Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue

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Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue

Harley Benton

MV-4JB Daphne Blue

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Product Info

Article Number: 570587
Model: MV-4JB Daphne Blue
Price: $251.90

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This Harley Benton MV-4JB is a seriously impressive value. It nails that classic J-bass vibe – think Jaco Pastorius meets James Jamerson – with a comfortable neck and surprisingly nuanced tones. It's perfect for gigging musicians or students looking for a premium-feeling bass without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue
  • Electric Bass
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with Roseacer skunk stripe
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Pearloid 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 (34")
  • 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 (middle) single coils
  • 2 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Ply parchment 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.#44505#)
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Daphne Blue
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, punchy low-end response.
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast playing feel.
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups provide a sweet, articulate vintage tone.
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • Roseacer fretboard might feel slightly less refined than ebony or maple.
  • • Daphne Blue finish, while attractive, could be prone to swirl marks.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (middle) single coils
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an alder body J-bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'D' profile is slightly thinner than a typical Fender P-bass neck, offering a faster, more modern feel while retaining some vintage character.
Absolutely, the standard J-bass pickup routing makes swapping pickups straightforward – just ensure any replacements are 4-conductor wired.
While generally good for the price point, some individual frets might need a slight leveling or crowning – a common occurrence with budget-friendly instruments.

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