Harley Benton MV-4MSB Burgundy Mist
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Harley Benton
MV-4MSB Burgundy Mist
Product Info
Article Number:
570879
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4MSB Burgundy Mist
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-4MSB is a real surprise – it delivers a lot of quality for the money. The single-coil pickups offer a unique, slightly scooped tone that's fantastic for Motown, funk, or adding a distinctive edge to rock. It’s a great option for players seeking a vintage-inspired feel and a distinctive sound without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4MSB Burgundy Mist
- 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
- Frets: 19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
- 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
- 19 mm String spacing
- HB die-cast machine heads
- 22: 1 Gear ratio
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100 (Art. #205074#)
- Colour: Burgundy Mist
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast feel for the price.
- • Custom VJB-B pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy single-coil voice.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and adds a touch of vintage warmth.
CONS
- • The 'Soft D' neck profile might be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel.
- • Burgundy Mist finish, while striking, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent resonance of a set-neck.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Hard Rock Maple with Roseacer Skunk Stripe
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ- custom wound VJB-B Alnico 5 (bridge) & VPB Alnico 5 (neck) 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 single-coils provide a brighter, more articulate sound with less inherent hum, offering a different tonal palette suited for funkier styles and a more 'vintage' vibe.
Yes, the caramelization creates a smoother, glassier feel than a standard maple neck, which translates to a faster and more comfortable playing experience – a pleasant surprise at this price point.
Bolt-on necks generally have a more defined attack and a slightly shorter sustain compared to set-neck designs, but the overall build quality and hardware compensate well for this characteristic.
