Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue w/Case
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Harley Benton
MV-5JB Daphne Blue w/Case
Product Info
Article Number:
597005
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-5JB Daphne Blue w/Case
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 seriously impressive value. The Daphne Blue finish looks fantastic, and the VJB pickups deliver a versatile sound suitable for funk, rock, and even some jazz. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or anyone looking for a quality 5-string without spending a fortune.
Product Description
Harley Benton MV-5JB Daphne Blue w/Case
*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 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 a smooth, fast feel and improved stability.
- • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound.
- • Deluxe case provides excellent protection and makes transport easy.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck.
- • Roseacer skunk stripe can feel slightly less premium than all-rosewood.
- • Sung Il bridge, while functional, might be a future upgrade for serious players.
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
Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a 5-string alder bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ‘D’ profile is a bit flatter and thinner than a traditional P bass neck, offering a faster, more modern feel.
The fret edges are lightly rolled, which contributes to the comfortable playing experience, but it's not a super-aggressive roll like some premium basses.
While it won’t match the nuance of a high-end Sadowsky, the VJB pickups get you surprisingly close in terms of clarity and punch, especially when EQ'd properly – a remarkable achievement at this price point.
