Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue
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Harley Benton
MV-5JB Daphne Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570608
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-5JB Daphne Blue
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 for a 5-string J-bass. The build quality is surprisingly good, the pickups deliver a warm, vintage tone with plenty of clarity, and the caramelized neck feels fantastic. It's a great option for gigging musicians or students looking for a professional-feeling instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian maple with roseacer skunk stripe
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid block
- 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 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 parchment pickguard
- Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles and 20 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast 22: 1 tuners
- Factory strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .135 (Art. #242048#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Daphne Blue
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 J-bass tone.
- • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles improves sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck.
- • Roseacer skunk stripe may feel unusual for players accustomed to solid rosewood.
- • Factory strings are decent but upgrading to higher-quality strings is recommended.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ-custom wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge), HBZ-custom wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (middle)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium 2.9 mm Nickel Silver
Strings
D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .135
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an alder 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization darkens the wood, adding a subtle sweetness and a bit more high-end sparkle compared to a standard maple neck.
It's a matter of personal preference; some players love the look and feel, while others may find it unfamiliar – it doesn’t significantly impact the instrument's performance.
While not flawless, the fretwork is surprisingly good for the price point; a professional setup can easily resolve any minor imperfections and elevate the playability.
