Harley Benton MV-4JB Shell Pink
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Harley Benton
MV-4JB Shell Pink
Product Info
Article Number:
570475
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4JB Shell Pink
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 offering for the price. The shell pink finish is a real head-turner, and the VJB-style pickups nail that classic J-bass tone – think Motown grooves and funky slap. It's a fantastic starting point for beginners or a solid, affordable addition for experienced players looking for a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4JB Shell Pink
- Electric Guitar
- 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 (centre) 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.#144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Shell pink
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Caramelized maple neck provides a smooth, fast feel and enhanced high-end response.
- • VJB-style pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy vintage J-bass tone.
- • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles improves tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Caramelization process might introduce slight inconsistencies in neck finish.
- • Roseacer skunk stripe may not appeal to all players aesthetically.
- • Budget-friendly components mean potential for minor hardware upgrades later.
Product Video
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 (center)
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 caramelization process adds a subtle sweetness to the tone and creates a smoother, faster playing surface, though the degree of effect varies.
Yes, the standard spacing and pickup mounting style allow for straightforward pickup replacements with readily available aftermarket options.
The 'D' profile is fairly substantial, so it should be comfortable for most hand sizes, but players preferring a thinner neck might find it a bit full.
