Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural
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Harley Benton
MV-4PJ Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
570695
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-4PJ Natural
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 package for the money. It nails that classic P-bass vibe with a surprisingly refined feel and those custom pickups really deliver a punchy, vintage tone. It's perfect for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a workhorse P-bass without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural
- Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with Roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Perloid 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 (centre)
- 2 x Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass string riders with 19 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast 22: 1 machine heads
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for a classic P-bass tone.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers surprisingly smooth playability and a touch of sweetness.
- • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a powerful, articulate sound with vintage character.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass riders enhances sustain and tuning stability noticeably.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the inherent warmth and complexity of a set-neck.
- • Roseacer skunk stripe may not appeal to players preferring a more traditional feel.
- • Alder body, while good, might feel a bit light for some players' preferences.
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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), HBZ-Custom Wound VPB--N Alnico 5 (centre)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings
Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
The caramelization process adds a subtle sweetness and enhances the wood's resonance, making it slightly warmer and smoother than a standard maple neck, but it's a nuanced difference.
The fret edges are reasonably smooth, but not heavily rolled; they're playable straight out of the box, but some players may prefer to have them further smoothed or polished.
The Sung Il bridge, with its brass string riders, offers improved vibration transfer and sustain compared to more basic bridges, contributing to a slightly more lively and resonant tone.
