Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series
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Harley Benton
MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series
Product Info
Article Number:
493192
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MB-4 SBK is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The D-profile neck is comfortable, and the humbucker/coil split combo gives you a wide range of tones – from growly funk to brighter, more modern sounds. It’s perfect for beginners or anyone needing a reliable, versatile workhorse bass without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MB-4 SBK Deluxe Series
- Electric Bass
- Poplar body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Roseacer fretboard
- Matching headstock
- Neck profile: D
- Scale: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickups: 1 x humbucker with coil split
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- Double-action truss rod
- Die-cast bridge
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: .045"- .105"
- Colour: Matte black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for quick playing.
- • Humbucker with coil split adds versatility for both thick and bright sounds.
- • Die-cast bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain compared to cheaper options.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium resonance of mahogany or ash.
- • Bolt-on neck construction can feel less 'integrated' for some players.
- • Strings are a bit heavy; lighter gauge strings would improve playability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
1 x Humbucker (coil split), 2 x Passive
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21
Strings
Nickel-plated steel .045in - .105in
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil split essentially turns the humbucker into a single-coil pickup, providing a brighter, more articulate tone – useful for slap bass or cleaner sounds.
Roseacer is a good substitute for rosewood, offering a similar feel, and is generally quite durable. It's a solid choice for a bass in this price range.
The 'D' profile is a comfortable middle ground – not as thin as a 'C' shape, but not as chunky as a 'U' shape; it's a fairly versatile feel.
