Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green
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Harley Benton
MV-4P Seafoam Green
Product Info
Article Number:
570852
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4P Seafoam Green
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-4P is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The combination of alder and that caramelized neck gives it a surprisingly refined feel and tone, nailing that classic P-Bass vibe. It's perfect for gigging musicians or beginners wanting a quality instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green
- Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore with roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Perloid block fingerboard inlays and fluorescent side markings
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.49")
- White graphite nut
- Neck profile: Soft D
- Truss rod: double action adjustment wheel
- Matching headstock
- Neck binding: Cream
- Frets: 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
- Pickups: HBZ-custom wound VPB Alnico 5 single coils
- Volume and tone control
- 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
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art. #144505#)
- Colour: Seafoam Green
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone
- • Caramelized sycamore neck offers a surprisingly smooth and fast playing experience
- • HBZ custom pickups deliver a vintage P-Bass growl with surprising clarity
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and adds a touch of vintage character
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to neck-through designs
- • Caramelized neck might feel too thin for players preferring a thicker profile
- • Seafoam Green finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to everyone
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VPB Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm Medium
Strings
D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The caramelization process creates a smoother, glassier feel which many find fast, but it's noticeably thinner than a traditional maple neck - a potential issue for some players.
The HBZ pickups are surprisingly good; they capture a lot of the vintage P-Bass character, though they lack the absolute top-end sparkle of some more expensive alternatives.
Bolt-on necks generally have a more defined attack and shorter sustain compared to set-neck designs, which contributes to a more 'punchy' feel, but reduces overall resonance.
