Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist
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Harley Benton
MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist
Product Info
Article Number:
570712
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-4PJ is a seriously impressive value. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and those custom pickups nail that classic P-Bass vibe. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage tone and comfortable feel without the premium price tag – ideal for Motown, blues, or any genre needing a solid, warm low-end.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist
- Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with Roseacer Skunkstripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: D
- Matching Headstock
- Fluorescent neck markings
- Cream-coloured neck binding
- Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm
- White graphite nut
- 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver frets
- Pickups: HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 Single Coil (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VPB--N Alnico 5 Split Coil (middle)
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles with 19 mm string spacing
- HB DieCast 22: 1 machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Burgundy Mist
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast feel.
- • Custom-wound pickups deliver a warm, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and intonation.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Burgundy Mist finish may not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
- • Graphite nut, while stable, can sometimes feel slightly less 'organic'.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) & VPB--N Alnico 5 (middle)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm Nickel-Silver
Strings
Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization creates a smoother, more polished feel, reducing friction and making it faster to play, similar to a baked maple neck.
Yes, they are standard single-coil and split-coil configurations, making aftermarket replacements straightforward for those wanting to customize the sound.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more defined, articulate attack, whereas a set-neck tends to offer a more blended, resonant tone - a subtle difference but noticeable to experienced players.
