Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue
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Harley Benton
MV-4JB Daphne Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570587
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4JB Daphne Blue
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
