Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist
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Harley Benton
MV-4JB Burgundy Mist
Product Info
Article Number:
570593
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4JB Burgundy Mist
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a real surprise – a fantastic-feeling and sounding J-Bass for the price. The caramelized maple neck is a treat, and the VJB pickups deliver a warm, growly tone that's perfect for Motown, funk, and classic rock. It's an incredible value for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a vintage-inspired bass without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4JB Burgundy Mist
- Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with Roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Perloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: D
- Matching Headstock
- Fluorescent neck markings
- Cream-coloured neck binding
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- White graphite nut
- 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets
- Pickups: HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (centre) single coils
- 2 volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles with 19 mm string spacing
- HB DieCast 22: 1 machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Burgundy Mist
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate low-end response.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Custom wound VJB pickups provide a sweet, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the resonance of a set-neck design.
- • Burgundy Mist finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • While well-built, hardware tolerances can be a bit looser than premium brands.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian sycamore maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge), HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (centre)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings
Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s noticeably smoother and faster, almost like a roasted maple neck, with a slightly warmer feel and a very playable profile.
They capture a similar tonal character – that sweet, round, and slightly scooped sound – but lack the absolute clarity of the very best vintage pickups, still a remarkable achievement for the price point.
While a set-neck might offer slightly more sustain, the bolt-on construction is well-executed here and doesn’t noticeably detract from the overall performance; it’s a minor trade-off for affordability.
