Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green
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Harley Benton
MV-4MSB Seafoam Green
Product Info
Article Number:
570877
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4MSB Seafoam Green
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The MV-4MSB is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The caramelized maple neck feels fantastic, and the custom pickups offer a warm, vintage tone perfect for Motown, soul, or classic rock. It’s a great option for players looking for quality and character without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4MSB Seafoam Green
- 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 parchment 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: .045 - .105
- Colour: Seafoam Green
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast playing experience.
- • VJB/VPB pickups provide a warm, articulate vintage-inspired sound.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances clarity and note definition.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Seafoam Green finish, while unique, might not appeal to all players.
- • Graphite nut, while stable, can sometimes feel slightly less 'organic' than bone.
Product Video
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 in)
Frets
19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for an alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's warmer and slightly less aggressive than a P-Bass, leaning more towards a vintage single-coil vibe, but still with plenty of growl.
No, the caramelization process alters the wood’s density and resonance, contributing to a smoother feel and a slightly brighter tone, though the effect is subtle.
Laurel is a dense, stable wood, generally more durable than rosewood and less prone to drying out, so it should hold up well with proper care.
