Harley Benton MV-5JB Burgundy Mist
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Harley Benton
MV-5JB Burgundy Mist
Product Info
Article Number:
570613
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-5JB Burgundy Mist
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-5JB is a seriously impressive value. The build quality is surprisingly good, and those VJB pickups nail that classic J-bass tone with a little extra bite. It's perfect for players wanting a versatile 5-string without the premium-priced tag – a great platform for a range of genres.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-5JB Burgundy Mist
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore 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: 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
- Controls: 2 Volume
- 1 tone
- Pickguard: 3-ply tortoise
- Sung Il WB501CR bridge with brass saddles and 18 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast machine heads with 22: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .105 (Art.#242048#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Burgundy Mist
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and enhanced high-end response.
- • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy vintage-inspired tone.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles improves sustain and intonation stability.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck design.
- • Roseacer skunk stripe might not appeal to players preferring a more traditional feel.
- • While well-built, the hardware isn't quite on par with premium-priced basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
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
Daddario EXL165
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a 5-string alder body
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization darkens the maple, reduces moisture absorption, and generally provides a smoother, faster feel while adding a touch of brightness to the tone.
The fret edges are lightly rolled, which contributes to the comfortable playing experience, but it’s not a heavy bevel like you'd find on a higher-end instrument.
The Sung Il bridge is a noticeable upgrade, offering improved sustain and more precise intonation adjustment thanks to the brass saddles.
