Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK w/Bag
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Harley Benton
MB-5LH SBK w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
540388
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MB-5LH SBK w/Bag
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty MB-5LH is a fantastic entry point to 5-string bass playing. The coil-split humbucker gives you a surprising amount of tonal range, and the gig bag is a huge bonus. It's a great option for beginners or anyone needing a reliable, budget-friendly bass for practice or gigging.
Product Description
Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK
- *5-String 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: 45 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 - .130
- Colour: Matte Black
- 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
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and warm low-end.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy, responsive feel and quick action.
- • Humbucker with coil split unlocks versatility; cleans to growl in seconds.
- • Deluxe gig bag is genuinely well-padded and robust for protection.
CONS
- • Roseacer fingerboard might feel a little rough compared to ebony or maple.
- • Bolt-on construction lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Factory strings are basic; an immediate upgrade is highly recommended.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Pickups
Humbucker with coil split
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The coil-split essentially turns the humbucker into a single-coil, providing a brighter, more articulate tone suitable for funk or clean basslines – a nice contrast to the thicker humbucker sound.
The 'D' profile is a fairly standard shape – not too thick, not too thin – and should be comfortable for most players, but individual preference always plays a role.
While not on par with premium-priced instruments, the build quality is surprisingly good for the price point; expect minor cosmetic imperfections, but generally solid construction.
