Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK
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Harley Benton
MB-4LH SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
508506
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-4LH SBK
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MB-4LH is a seriously impressive value for a left-handed bassist. The D-profile neck is comfortable and the humbucker/coil-split pickup combo gives you a surprising amount of tonal flexibility – it's a great option for beginners or players wanting a versatile, affordable bass for rock, pop, or funk.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MB-4LH SBK
- Electric Bass
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Poplar body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Roseacer fingerboard
- Matching headstock
- Neck profile: D
- Scale: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: Humbucker with coil split
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- Double-action truss rod
- Die-cast bridge
- Vintage-style tuners
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: .045" - .105
- Colour: Matte Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel for quick playing.
- • Humbucker with coil-split delivers versatility from thick growl to bright single-coil tones.
- • Die-cast bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain compared to cheaper options.
CONS
- • Factory strings are basic; an immediate upgrade is highly recommended.
- • Bolt-on construction, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Matte black finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
Humbucker with coil split
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21
Strings
.045in - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil-split essentially turns the humbucker into a single-coil pickup, providing a brighter, more articulate sound with reduced low-end – good for cleaner tones.
Roseacer can be slightly softer than ebony, so some initial fretwork might be needed for absolute perfection, but it's generally manageable and contributes to a warmer feel.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier response but inherently have a bit less sustain than a set-neck or neck-through design, a common tradeoff for affordability and responsiveness.
