Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

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Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

Harley Benton

MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540379
Model: MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag
Price: $194.70

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This Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe is a fantastic value, offering a surprisingly well-rounded 5-string experience. The coil-split pickup is a real bonus, giving you options for different genres. It's a great entry point for beginners or a solid backup bass for more experienced players on a budget.

Product Description

Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-5 SB Deluxe Series

  • *Electric Bass*
  • 5-String
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Neck profile: D
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Radius: 350 mm
  • 21 Frets
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • Headstock is same colour as the body
  • Pickups: 1x Humbucker with coil split function
  • 2x Volume- and 1x tone control
  • Chrome hardware
  • Vintage style machine heads
  • Pressure diecast bridge
  • Strings: .045 - .130
  • Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
  • 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
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly balanced and resonant tone for the price.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel with good attack.
  • • Humbucker with coil-split adds versatility – from growl to a brighter tone.
  • • Die-cast bridge and vintage-style tuners contribute to stable tuning and sustain.
CONS
  • • Maple fretboard can feel a little dry; consider a lemon oil treatment.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the warmth and complexity of a set-neck.
  • • The .045-.130 strings are a bit heavy; lighter strings may improve playability.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 1x Humbucker with Coil Split
Scale Length 864 mm (34 inches)
Frets 21
Strings .045 - .130 gauge
Weight Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - typical for a 5-string

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Frequently Asked Questions

Splitting the humbucker provides a brighter, more articulate tone, suitable for funk or cleaner styles; it's not a single-coil sound, but a modified humbucker response.
The 'D' profile is a fairly standard, medium-thin shape; while comfortable for many, players with very large hands might find it a little narrow.
The gig bag offers reasonable protection for transport and storage, but a hard case provides significantly better safeguarding against impacts and temperature changes.

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