Harley Benton MV-4MSB Daphne Blue
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Harley Benton
MV-4MSB Daphne Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570878
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4MSB Daphne Blue
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-4MSB is a seriously cool bass for the money. It’s got a vibe reminiscent of old Fender Precision basses, but with a little extra character thanks to those custom pickups. If you're into a vintage tone, a comfortable neck, and don't want to spend a fortune, this is a great option.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4MSB Daphne Blue
- 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 medium 2.9 mm nickel silver frets
- Pickups: One HBZ- custom wound VJB-B Alnico 5 single coil (bridge) and one HBZ- custom wound VPB Alnico 5 single coil (neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-way toggle switch
- 3-ply tortoise pickguard
- Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles
- String spacing: 19 mm
- HB die-cast 22: 1 machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Original strings: D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100 (Art. #205074#)
- Colour: Daphne Blue
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Caramelized maple neck provides a surprisingly smooth and fast playing experience.
- • Custom-wound pickups offer a unique, vintage-inspired single-coil growl.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances note clarity and sustain.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the resonance of a set-neck design.
- • Graphite nuts, while stable, can sometimes feel a bit slick for some players.
- • Daphne Blue finish, while attractive, might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelised Canadian hard rock maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ- custom wound VJB-B & VPB Alnico 5 single coils
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
19 premium medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Soft D profile is generally a bit thinner and more rounded than a traditional Fender P-bass neck, offering a faster feel for many players.
They're true single coils, but Harley Benton has wound them to reduce noise and increase output, giving them a bit more punch and a slightly thicker tone.
The fretwork is generally good for the price point, but some players might prefer a slight leveling and polishing for an even smoother playing experience – a common practice with affordable instruments.
