Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue Set

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Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue Set

Harley Benton

MV-5JB Daphne Blue Set

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Product Info

Article Number: 597002
Model: MV-5JB Daphne Blue Set
Price: $389.40

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This Harley Benton MV-5JB is a seriously impressive package for the money. The Daphne Blue finish is gorgeous, and the VJB pickups give it a really distinctive, slightly scooped, vintage tone that’s great for funk, Motown, or anything needing a little extra character. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a versatile 5-string without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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 warm, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers smooth playability and a slightly sweeter high-end response.
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups provide a vintage-inspired, articulate single-coil growl.
  • • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles enhances tuning stability and note clarity.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe may not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
  • • While well-built, the hardware isn't quite at the level of premium-priced instruments.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Maple
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 Medium 2.9 mm Nickel Silver
Strings 5-String
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'D' profile is a bit flatter and wider than a typical 'C', offering a more substantial feel in the hand, which some players find comfortable for longer playing sessions.
The fret edges are lightly rolled, providing a smoother transition for your fingers as you navigate the neck, although it's not as aggressively beveled as some higher-end instruments.
While it shares some warmth, the single-coil pickups give it a brighter, more articulate tone with a distinct vintage edge, lacking the P-Bass’s thick, fundamental thump but offering a unique sonic signature.

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