Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue Set

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Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue Set

Harley Benton

MV-4JB Daphne Blue Set

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597096
Model: MV-4JB Daphne Blue Set
Price: $367.40

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This Harley Benton MV-4JB is a surprisingly good deal for players wanting that classic P-Bass vibe without the premium price tag. The caramelized maple neck feels fantastic, and the VJB-style pickups deliver a warm, punchy tone perfect for rock, blues, and Motown. It's a great entry point or a fantastic workhorse for gigging musicians on a budget.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-4JB Daphne Blue Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Harley Benton HB-20B
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
  • Power: 20W
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC Circuit (Tube Emulating Circuit)
  • Gain control
  • Integrated compressor with LED display
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Volume control
  • Headphone outputs
  • Aux input to play CD or MP3 playback tracks
  • Energy saving Standby function
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight. 7.5 kg
  • Harley Benton E-Bass Guitar Accessory Pack

*Electric Bass Accessory Pack*, Consists of gig bag, guitar strap, clip tuner and instrument jack cable

*Gig bag for electric bass*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 118 x 36 x 8 mm, Large accessory bag for sheet music, strings etc., Colour: Black

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • *Strap for guitar or bass: *
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Instrument cable:*, Length: 3 m, 6.3 mm jack < - > 6.3 mm jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers a fast, smooth feel and unique character.
  • • VJB-style single coils provide a punchy, articulate vintage bass tone.
  • • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the warmth of a set-neck design.
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe may be a polarizing aesthetic choice for some.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility for more modern styles.

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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), 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 Nickel Silver (likely Harley Benton branded, standard gauge)
Weight Approximately 9 lbs (4.1 kg) - typical for an alder body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caramelization darkens the wood, slightly stiffening it and adding a touch of sweetness to the tone; it also generally provides a smoother, faster playing experience.
While Harley Benton's HBZ pickups are designed to emulate the VJB sound, they won't be a perfect clone, but offer a very respectable approximation at a fraction of the cost.
It's a matter of preference; bolt-on necks are generally brighter and snappier, while set-necks offer more sustain and a warmer tone. For the price, the bolt-on construction is a reasonable compromise.

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