Harley Benton MV-5JB Black w/Bag
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Harley Benton
MV-5JB Black w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
596986
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-5JB Black w/Bag
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$324.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-5JB is a serious contender for the budget-conscious bassist. The VJB pickups give it a surprisingly vintage-inspired tone with modern clarity, and the caramelized maple neck is a joy to play. It's an excellent choice for players wanting a versatile 5-string J-bass without the premium price tag.
Product Description
Harley Benton MV-5JB Black w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-5JB Black
- *5-String Electric Bass*
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore maple with roseacer skunkstripe
- 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: 43 mm
- White graphite nut
- 20 Premium medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver frets
- Pickups: HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (middle) single coils
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles with 18 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast machine heads with 22: 1 gear ratio
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art. #144505#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
- Harley Benton LightCase-El-Bass
- *Case for Electric Bass*
- Light case in gig bag style
- Suitable for standard electric basses incl. P- and J- models
- High-density foam construction provides both the firm protection of a hardshell case and the lightweight
- transport-friendly backpack characteristics of a gig bag
- Durable
- weatherproof nylon exterior with removable padded shoulder strap and ergonomic handle
- Velvet interior with neck holder and 2 accessory compartments
- *Internal dimensions: *
- Total length: 1195 mm (47.05")
- Lower body width: 352 mm (13.86")
- Middle body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Upper body width: 341 mm (13.43")
- Body length: 535 mm (21.06")
- Body height: 55 mm (2.17")
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Caramelized maple neck offers smooth playability and a unique visual flair
- • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles improves tuning stability and note definition
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design
- • Roseacer skunkstripe can be visually polarizing, not to everyone's taste
- • The 'D' profile neck might feel thick for players preferring thinner profiles
Product Video
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 VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (middle) single coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm Nickel-Silver
Strings
Not specified, assumed standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a 5-string alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It captures a similar tonal character, leaning towards a slightly warmer, rounder sound due to the alder body and custom pickups, but lacks the top-end sparkle of a higher-end Fender.
The caramelization process alters the wood's density and resonance, contributing to a slightly warmer tone and improved feel, though the effect is subtle compared to higher-end treatments.
The 'D' profile is fairly substantial, and the 43mm nut width is standard for a 5-string, so smaller hands might find it a bit chunky, but manageable with practice.
