Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2
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Harley Benton
MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2
Product Info
Article Number:
519755
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$346.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point into 5-string bass playing, especially for those wanting a vintage vibe with modern flexibility. The included amp is a solid bonus for practice, although serious players will likely want something more robust down the line. It's a great value for students, gigging musicians on a budget, or anyone wanting a versatile, playable bass.
Product Description
Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series Set 2
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Harley Benton HB-40B
- *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
- Power: 40 W (4 Ohm)
- Equipped with: 10" Custom Voiced loudspeaker
- TEC circuit - Tube Emulating Circuit
- Gain control
- Integrated compressor with LED display
- 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
- Volume control
- Headphone output
- Aux input for CD or MP3 playback
- Energy-saving standby function
- Voltage: 230 V
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 425 x 445 x 300 mm
- Weight: 12 kg
- 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
- pro snake 70th Instrument Cable 6m
- *Instrument Cable*
- Thomann 70th Anniversary Model
- Exclusive edition
- Length: 6 m
- Robust and flexible cable for live and studio installations
- Neutrik NP2 X-B 70 6.3 mm TS jack plug < - > Neutrik NP2 X-B 70 6.3 mm TS jack plug
- 5.9 mm PVC sheathing
- Conductor diameter: 1x 0.22 mm (pure copper)
- Colour: Black
- Includes hook-and-loop fastener
- Harley Benton HBN BK
- *Strap for Electric Guitar or Electric Bass*
- Material: Nylon
- 2-Ply
- With leather ends
- Width: 50 mm
- Length adjustable up to 145 cm
- Design: Harley Benton logo
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for faster playing.
- • Coil-split humbucker adds versatility – cleans to gritty overdrive.
- • HB-40B amp delivers surprisingly decent sound for practice and small gigs.
CONS
- • Poplar body can be a bit plain aesthetically; lacks premium wood grain.
- • Factory strings are a bit light; upgrading is highly recommended.
- • The D-profile neck might not suit players preferring a thinner profile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer (Rosewood)
Pickups
1 Humbucker with Coil Split
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the humbucker gives you a brighter, single-coil tone, useful for cleaner passages or funkier styles, while retaining the thick humbucker sound when engaged.
While adequate for small, intimate gigs, the 40W output and 10 in speaker are best suited for practice or recording; a larger venue would require a more powerful setup.
The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point, but don't expect the same level of refinement or premium materials as a high-end instrument; it's a solid, playable bass that represents excellent value.
