Harley Benton MV-4PJ Daphne Blue
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Harley Benton
MV-4PJ Daphne Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570709
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4PJ Daphne Blue
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 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.
Product Video
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.
