Harley Benton MV-4JB Natural w/Case
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Harley Benton
MV-4JB Natural w/Case
Product Info
Article Number:
597103
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4JB Natural w/Case
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$302.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton J-Bass is a serious contender for the money. The VJB pickups are a real highlight, delivering a classic, punchy tone you'd expect from a much pricier instrument. It's perfect for players wanting a vintage-inspired J-Bass feel and sound without the premium price tag.
Product Description
Harley Benton MV-4JB Natural w/Case
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-4JB Natural
- *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 black pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass string riders with 19 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast 22: 1 machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Harley Benton LightCase-El-Bass
- *Case for Electric Bass*
- Light case in gig bag style
- Suitable for standard electric basses incl. P- and J- models
- High-density foam construction provides both the firm protection of a hardshell case and the lightweight
- transport-friendly backpack characteristics of a gig bag
- Durable
- weatherproof nylon exterior with removable padded shoulder strap and ergonomic handle
- Velvet interior with neck holder and 2 accessory compartments
- *Internal dimensions: *
- Total length: 1195 mm (47.05")
- Lower body width: 352 mm (13.86")
- Middle body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Upper body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Body length: 535 mm (21.06")
- Body height: 55 mm (2.17")
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and unique aesthetic
- • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy vintage tone
- • Sung Il bridge with brass riders enhances tuning stability and string vibration
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a neck-through design
- • Roseacer fretboard, while playable, might not offer the premium feel of ebony
- • Alder body can be prone to finish checking with temperature/humidity changes
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian sycamore maple
Fingerboard
Roseacer
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
Nickel Silver (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'D' profile is slightly flatter and wider than a 'C', offering a more substantial feel in the hand. It's comfortable for players with larger hands or those who prefer a less rounded neck.
While the description doesn't specify, Harley Benton's recent instruments often have lightly rolled fret edges, providing a more comfortable playing experience, but it’s not a guarantee.
Caramelization aims to stabilize the wood and reduce moisture-related movement, but it's not a complete solution; proper care and humidity control are still essential.
