Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural Set

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural Set

Harley Benton

MV-4PJ Natural Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597792
Model: MV-4PJ Natural Set
Price: $367.40

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This Harley Benton MV-4PJ is a seriously impressive value. The caramelized neck and custom pickups give it a surprisingly refined feel and tone – it’s got a warmth and growl that's great for classic rock, blues, and even some funk. It's a fantastic option for gigging bassists or anyone wanting premium features without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-4PJ Natural Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Harley Benton HB-20B
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Bass*
  • Power: 20W
  • Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC Circuit (Tube Emulating Circuit)
  • Gain control
  • Integrated compressor with LED display
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Volume control
  • Headphone outputs
  • Aux input to play CD or MP3 playback tracks
  • Energy saving Standby function
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
  • Weight. 7.5 kg
  • Harley Benton E-Bass Guitar Accessory Pack

*Electric Bass Accessory Pack*, Consists of gig bag, guitar strap, clip tuner and instrument jack cable

*Gig bag for electric bass*, Standard version, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 118 x 36 x 8 mm, Large accessory bag for sheet music, strings etc., Colour: Black

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • *Strap for guitar or bass: *
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Instrument cable:*, Length: 3 m, 6.3 mm jack < - > 6.3 mm jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate low-end response.
  • • Caramelized maple neck provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Custom-wound VJB and VPB pickups offer a versatile tonal palette.
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass riders enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the resonance of a set-neck design.
  • • Roseacer fretboard can be prone to dryness if not properly maintained.
  • • Limited pickup configurations restrict extreme tonal sculpting options.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian sycamore maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 Single Coil (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VPB--N Alnico 5 Split Coil (centre)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel silver
Strings Nickel Silver
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg - estimated based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caramelization bakes the maple, creating a glassy, smoother surface that reduces friction and subtly enhances the wood's resonance, resulting in a faster feel and a slightly warmer tone.
They're custom-wound to spec, aiming for a similar tonal profile – you'll get a good chunk of that VJB/VPB character, though there will be subtle differences due to manufacturing and materials.
While a bolt-on inherently dampens sustain slightly compared to a set neck, the quality of the wood and the bridge design help compensate, offering a respectable level of sustain for the price range.

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