Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case
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Harley Benton
MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case
Product Info
Article Number:
597786
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$302.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-4PJ is a serious contender for players seeking a vintage P-Bass vibe without the premium price tag. The caramelized maple neck is a real highlight, and the custom pickups offer a surprisingly nuanced and powerful tone. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a quality, versatile bass at an affordable price point.
Product Description
Harley Benton MV-4PJ Burgundy Mist w/Case
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Harley Benton LightCase-El-Bass
- *Case for Electric Bass*
- Light case in gig bag style
- Suitable for standard electric basses incl. P- and J- models
- High-density foam construction provides both the firm protection of a hardshell case and the lightweight
- transport-friendly backpack characteristics of a gig bag
- Durable
- weatherproof nylon exterior with removable padded shoulder strap and ergonomic handle
- Velvet interior with neck holder and 2 accessory compartments
- *Internal dimensions: *
- Total length: 1195 mm (47.05")
- Lower body width: 352 mm (13.86")
- Middle body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Upper body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Body length: 535 mm (21.06")
- Body height: 55 mm (2.17")
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and improved stability
- • Custom-wound pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and vintage-inspired growl
- • Laurel fingerboard is a joy to play, offering a slightly softer feel than rosewood
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design
- • Sung Il bridge, while functional, might be a limiting factor for advanced techniques
- • Burgundy Mist finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes
Product Video
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
Nickel-Silver (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization essentially bakes the maple, reducing moisture content and making it incredibly stable – the neck feels smoother, resists warping, and plays consistently.
While leaning towards a vintage P-Bass tone, the pickups are surprisingly versatile; they handle rock, blues, and even funk with a good level of clarity and punch.
For most players, the difference is negligible; a well-constructed bolt-on neck like this one still provides excellent tone and sustain, although a set-neck *might* offer slightly more resonance.
