Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black
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Harley Benton
MV-4MSB LH Black
Product Info
Article Number:
571191
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4MSB LH Black
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Harley Benton is a serious contender for budget-conscious players. The caramelized neck is a nice touch, and those custom pickups give you a surprisingly wide palette of sounds – from Motown thump to heavier rock tones. It's a fantastic value, especially for beginners or players needing a reliable, versatile second bass.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4MSB LH Black
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Matching headstock
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore with roseacer skunk stripe
- Cream neck binding
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dots
- Nut: white graphite
- Fluorescent neck markings
- Neck profile: Soft D
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Frets: 19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
- Pickups: HBZ- custom wound VJB-B Alnico 5 single coil (bridge) and HBZ- custom wound VPB Alnico 5 split coil (neck)
- Controls: 1 Volume and 1 tone
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply tortoise shell pickguard
- Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles
- String spacing: 19 mm
- Chrome hardware
- Machine heads: HB die-cast 22:1 gear ratio
- Colour: Black
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .105 (Art. #205074#)
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate low-end response.
- • Caramelized sycamore neck offers surprisingly smooth playability and sustain.
- • Custom VJB-B/VPB pickups provide a versatile range of tones, from mellow to growly.
- • Solid Sung Il bridge improves tuning stability and note definition.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • 30” scale might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands or shorter arms.
- • Basic controls (1 volume, 1 tone) offer limited tonal shaping.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VJB-B Alnico 5 (bridge) & VPB Alnico 5 (neck)
Scale Length
762 mm (30")
Frets
19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely Ernie Ball or similar, common Harley Benton spec)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for an alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization darkens the wood and alters its grain structure, making the neck feel smoother and slightly more flexible, improving playability and perceived sustain.
Yes, the standard pickup spacing makes swapping them relatively straightforward; just ensure any replacements are 4-string bass compatible and have the correct pole piece spacing.
Inspect the neck straightness, fret level, and electronics functionality immediately. Most issues are minor and easily addressed, but it's good to be proactive.
