Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green

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Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green

Harley Benton

MV-4PJ Seafoam Green

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570700
Model: MV-4PJ Seafoam Green
Price: $251.90

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This Harley Benton MV-4PJ is a seriously impressive package for the money. The combination of the alder body, caramelized neck, and custom pickups delivers a surprisingly authentic P-Bass vibe. It’s a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage tone and feel without the premium price tag – especially great for classic rock, blues, and Motown.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton MV-4PJ Seafoam Green
  • Electric Bass
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with Roseacer skunk stripe
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Pearloid Block fingerboard
  • 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 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Ply parchment 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#)
  • Chorme hardware
  • Colour: Seafoam Green
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and pleasing warmth.
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and vintage-inspired growl.
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles improves tuning stability and adds subtle warmth.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction can lack the integrated feel of a set-neck.
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe on the neck may feel unfamiliar to some players.
  • • Alder body might be slightly heavier than some players prefer, around 9.5 - 10.5 lbs.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelised Canadian sycamore maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) & 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 9.5 - 10.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'D' profile is slightly flatter and wider than a typical 'C', offering a more modern feel that some find faster and more comfortable, but it's a matter of personal preference.
Yes, the pickups are standard single-coil and split-coil designs, making them relatively easy to replace with aftermarket options if you desire a different tonal character.
The 12 in radius is a bit flatter than a vintage Fender, which can make bending strings easier, but it's a subtle difference that most players won't notice as a major factor.

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