Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green

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Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green

Harley Benton

MV-4P Seafoam Green

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570852
Model: MV-4P Seafoam Green
Price: $251.90

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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

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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.

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