Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue

Harley Benton

MV-4PJ Daphne Blue

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570709
Model: MV-4PJ Daphne Blue
Price: $251.90

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This Harley Benton MV-4PJ is a seriously impressive value. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price, and the pickup combination offers a versatile range of tones from mellow P-bass warmth to a punchier mid-range growl. It's perfect for players looking for a classic P-bass vibe without the premium price tag, especially those in rock, blues, or funk bands.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue
  • Electric Bass
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Matching headstock
  • Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian maple with roseacer skunk stripe
  • Cream neck binding
  • Truss rod: Double Action rotating wheel
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Block fingerboard inlays in white
  • Fluorescent neck markings
  • Nut: White Graphite
  • Neck profile: D
  • Nut width: 38 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver frets
  • Pickups: HBZ-Custom Wound AJB-B Alnico 5 Single Coil (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound APB--N Alnico 5 Split Coil (centre)
  • Controls: 2 x Volume
  • 1 x Tone
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Parchement
  • Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles
  • Machine heads: HB Jinho Die Cast 1:22 JB-350
  • Strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Daphne Blue
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation with excellent sustain.
  • • Caramelized maple neck provides a smooth, fast feel and enhanced high-end clarity.
  • • Custom-wound Alnico 5 pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy tone.
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles improves sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe fretboard can feel visually distracting to some players.
  • • Parchement pickguard feels a little cheap compared to other components.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelised Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-Custom Wound AJB-B (bridge) & APB--N (centre) Alnico 5
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm Nickel-Silver
Strings D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an alder body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'D' profile is generally a bit slimmer and flatter than a traditional Fender P-bass 'C' shape, offering a slightly faster feel.
Yes, the standard spacing and mounting style make pickup swaps straightforward, opening up lots of tonal customization options.
Absolutely – it reduces the fretboard's moisture sensitivity and creates a smoother, faster feel compared to a standard maple neck.

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