Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series
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Harley Benton
MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series
Product Info
Article Number:
493195
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MB-5 SBK is a seriously impressive budget-friendly option. The D-profile neck and coil-split pickup offer a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, making it great for rock, funk, and even some modern styles. It’s a fantastic starting point for beginners or a reliable workhorse for gigging musicians on a tight budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Roseacer fingerboard
- Matching headstock
- Neck profile: D
- Scale: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: 1 humbucker with coil split
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- Double action truss rod
- Vintage-style machine heads
- Black hardware
- String spacing: 19 mm
- Factory strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: Satin Black
PROS
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and easy playability.
- • Coil-split humbucker delivers versatile tones from growl to clarity.
- • Vintage-style machine heads provide stable tuning with a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • Poplar body can be a bit plain sonically compared to more exotic woods.
- • Factory strings are basic and benefit from an immediate upgrade.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to neck-through designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
1 Humbucker (Coil-Split)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the humbucker gives you a brighter, single-coil tone, adding clarity and a more defined upper-midrange—useful for cleaner styles.
Roseacer can be a bit softer than ebony, so a thorough setup and potential fret leveling might be needed to eliminate any minor buzz, which is common at this price point.
Bolt-on offers a snappier attack and easier access for repairs, but generally lacks the extended sustain and smoother transition you’d find on more premium neck joint designs.
