Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink
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Harley Benton
MV-4MSB Shell Pink
Product Info
Article Number:
570868
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4MSB Shell Pink
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a serious contender for the budget-conscious player seeking a vintage-inspired tone. The caramelized maple neck is a real treat, and those custom pickups deliver a surprising amount of clarity and growl. It’s a fantastic option for players exploring classic rock, blues, and Motown styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4MSB Shell Pink
- 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: D'Addario EXL170S .045 - .100 (Art. #205074#)
- Colour: Shell pink
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for a balanced tone.
- • Caramelized maple neck provides a smooth, fast feel with enhanced sustain.
- • Custom VJB/VPB Alnico 5 pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances note clarity and sustain, a premium touch.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the complexity of a set neck.
- • Shell Pink finish may not appeal to all players seeking a more traditional look.
- • While well-built, the hardware might not withstand extremely heavy use over decades.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelised Canadian Hard Rock Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VJB-B Alnico 5 (bridge), HBZ Custom Wound VPB Alnico 5 (neck)
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
19 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
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 is generally flatter and wider than a typical C, offering a more comfortable feel for players with larger hands or those who prefer a less rounded profile.
Yes, the pickups are standard single-coil size and easily replaceable with aftermarket options, allowing for tonal customization.
Harley Benton’s quality control has improved significantly, but a quick fret-end dressing is often worthwhile on any new bass to ensure a perfectly smooth playing experience.
