Harley Benton MV-4JB Shell Pink Set

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Harley Benton MV-4JB Shell Pink Set

Harley Benton

MV-4JB Shell Pink Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597110
Model: MV-4JB Shell Pink Set
Price: $367.40

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton is a seriously fun bass, especially for players wanting a vintage-inspired vibe with a modern twist. The caramelized maple neck feels fantastic, and the VJB pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range of tones. It’s an excellent value for someone wanting a unique-looking, well-playing instrument without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-4JB Shell Pink Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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 provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and unique character
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances tuning stability and sustain
CONS
  • • Shell Pink finish may not appeal to all players - a polarizing aesthetic
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck
  • • Pickguard material feels a bit cheap compared to higher-end instruments

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 Nickel-Silver (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimate based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The caramelization process adds sweetness and a slightly darker tone, while also smoothing the wood for a noticeably faster and more comfortable playing experience.
While designed with a vintage aesthetic, the VJB pickups have enough output and clarity to handle a wide range of genres, though extreme high-gain applications might be a bit thin.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly brighter, more direct attack than set-necks, and while sustain is good, it won't match the complexity of a fully-set neck bass.

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