Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black

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Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black

Harley Benton

MV-4MSB Black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570880
Model: MV-4MSB Black
Price: $251.90

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This Harley Benton MV-4MSB is a seriously impressive value. The caramelized maple neck and custom pickups give it a surprisingly refined vintage vibe, perfect for Motown, classic rock, or anything needing a warm, articulate low-end. It’s a fantastic option for players looking for a premium feel without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MV-4MSB Black
  • Electric Bass
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian hard rock maple with Roseacer skunk stripe
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Perloid Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 762 mm (30")
  • Nut width: 38 mm (1.49")
  • White graphite nut
  • Neck profile: Soft D
  • Matching headstock
  • 19 Premium Nickel Silver 2
  • 9 mm medium frets
  • Pickups: 1 HBZ- custom wound VJB-B Alnico 5 single coil (bridge) and 1 HBZ- custom wound VPB Alnico 5 single coil (neck)
  • Controls: Volume and tone
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
  • Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles
  • String spacing: 19 mm
  • Chrome hardware
  • HB die-cast machine heads
  • Gear ratio: 22:1
  • Factory strings: D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100 (Art. #205074#)
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with a pleasing low-end.
  • • Caramelized maple neck provides exceptional smoothness and sustain, a surprising touch.
  • • VJB-B and VPB pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced character.
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and provides a warmer, more vintage feel.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a set neck.
  • • Soft 'D' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or thicker feel.
  • • 3-ply tortoise pickguard feels a bit cheap compared to the rest of the build quality.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ- Custom Wound VJB-B & VPB Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length 762 mm (30")
Frets 19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm Medium
Strings D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The caramelized maple neck is noticeably smoother than their standard maple necks, feeling almost satin-like. It's a welcome upgrade, but the 'Soft D' profile is more rounded.
Yes, surprisingly so. The VJB-B and VPB pickups offer a clarity and warmth that punches above their price point; they have a vintage single-coil growl.
While it doesn't offer the same resonance as a set neck, the quality of the construction and maple used largely compensates. It's a solid and stable build.

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