Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink
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Harley Benton
MV-4P Shell Pink
Product Info
Article Number:
570847
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4P Shell Pink
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 value. The caramelized neck feels fantastic, and the pickups deliver a surprisingly authentic P-Bass growl. It's perfect for players wanting that classic thump without the premium price tag, especially good for rock, blues, and Motown styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4P Shell Pink
- 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
- 20 Premium medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver frets
- Pickup: HBZ custom wound VPB Alnico 5 single coil
- Controls: Volume and tone
- 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: Shell pink
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Caramelized Canadian sycamore neck offers smooth playability and stability.
- • HBZ custom pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy vintage P-Bass tone.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles adds clarity and sustain.
CONS
- • Shell Pink finish might not appeal to all players; purely aesthetic.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck.
- • Graphite nut, while stable, might not offer the same feel as a traditional bone nut.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound VPB Alnico 5 Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets
20 Premium Medium Nickel-Silver (2.9 mm)
Strings
D’Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The caramelization process adds a subtle sweetness to the tone and reduces string tension, making the neck feel exceptionally smooth and fast under the hand.
Yes, the standard P-Bass pickup mounting makes upgrades straightforward, offering plenty of aftermarket options for different tonal flavors.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more defined attack and quicker response, but might lack a small amount of the warmth and complexity a set-neck can offer.
