Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Creme w/Bag

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Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Creme w/Bag

Harley Benton

Enhanced MP-5EB Creme w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539089
Model: Enhanced MP-5EB Creme w/Bag
Price: $412.50

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This Harley Benton MP-5EB is a serious contender for players wanting a 5-string P-bass vibe without the premium price tag. The Roswell pickups are a real highlight, offering a surprisingly wide range of tones, and the active EQ adds a welcome level of control. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone building a versatile bass arsenal.

Product Description

Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Creme w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Enhanced MP-5EB Creme

  • *5-String Electric Bass*
  • Construction: PB-Style
  • Ergonomically shaped alder body
  • Matching headstock
  • 6-Bolt Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck
  • Macassar ebony fretboard
  • White block fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Modern "C"
  • 22 Medium Blacksmith stainless steel frets
  • Black TUSQ XL nut
  • Scale length: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 46 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Pickups: Roswell MFR5-B Ferrite-5 Humbucker (bridge) and Roswell PMA5-N Ferrite-5 Single Coil (middle)
  • Roswell GMA2 active/passive 2-band EQ
  • Volume control with push/pull function
  • Balance
  • treble and bass controls
  • 3-Ply White Perloid W/B/W pickguard
  • WSC SK5 bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • WSC JB45 machine heads
  • Strings: .045 - .130
  • Colour: Hi Gloss Cream
  • Thomann E-Bass Gigbag Deluxe
  • *Deluxe Gig Bag Electric Bass*
  • 20 mm padding (expanded polyethylene)
  • Highly durable industrial grade material for maximum protection and sturdiness
  • 5 cm wide padded carrying straps
  • Backpack straps
  • 3 External pockets
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 125 x 38 x 8 cm
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
  • • Roswell pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful sound.
  • • Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable feel.
  • • Active/passive EQ provides tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
CONS
  • • Ebony fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
  • • Hardware, while functional, isn’t quite on par with premium brands.
  • • The 'Modern C' neck profile may not suit all players' preferences.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
Pickups Roswell MFR5-B Humbucker (bridge), Roswell PMA5-N Single Coil (middle), Roswell GMA2 Active/Passive
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 22 Medium Blacksmith Stainless Steel
Strings .045 - .130
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Roswell pickups offer a similar warmth and punch to classic P-bass tones, but with a slightly more modern articulation and a touch more output.
The active EQ is subtle but useful; it primarily enhances the low-end frequencies without drastically changing the overall tone, providing a gentle boost for stage volume or recording.
Ebony is naturally drier than rosewood, so occasional application of a fretboard oil will help keep it hydrated and prevent cracking or dryness over time.

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