Harley Benton MV-5JB Burgundy Mist Set

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Harley Benton MV-5JB Burgundy Mist Set

Harley Benton

MV-5JB Burgundy Mist Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 596991
Model: MV-5JB Burgundy Mist Set
Price: $389.40

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Harley Benton 5-string is a seriously impressive package. The caramelized neck and custom pickups deliver a surprisingly refined tone, perfect for funk, Motown, or any genre needing a little extra bite. It's an ideal choice for gigging musicians or students wanting a quality instrument without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5JB Burgundy Mist Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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, resonant tone with excellent sustain
  • • Caramelized sycamore neck offers a smooth, fast feel and unique character
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups provide a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles improves tuning stability and tone clarity
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a neck-through design
  • • Burgundy Mist finish might be polarizing – a love-it-or-hate-it aesthetic
  • • While well-built, hardware might not match the quality of more premium brands

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and 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 Nickel Silver (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The caramelization process softens the wood, resulting in a smoother, faster feel with a slightly warmer tone compared to a standard maple neck.
Yes, they are standard single-coil configuration, so aftermarket pickups are readily available and easily replaceable, although modification may require some skill.
The custom VJB pickups and caramelized neck set it apart; you’re getting a more refined playing experience and a unique sonic character not often found at this price point.

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