Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set

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Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set

Harley Benton

MV-5JB LH Black Set

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597008
Model: MV-5JB LH Black Set
Price: $389.40

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This left-handed MV-5JB is a seriously impressive package for the price. The caramelized maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the single-coil pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile tone, leaning towards a vintage growl. It's a fantastic option for left-handed players looking for a 5-string with character without spending a fortune.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-5JB LH Black

  • *5-String Electric Bass*
  • Left-handed model
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore with roseacer skunk stripe
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid block
  • Fluorescent neck markings
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • White graphite nut
  • Neck profile: Soft D
  • Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
  • Neck binding: Cream
  • Matching Headstock
  • Frets: 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
  • Pickups: HBZ Custom Wound VJB-B Alnico 5 Single-Coil (bridge) and HBZ-Custom Wound VJB-N Alnico 5 (neck) Single Coil
  • 2 Volume controls and 1 tone control
  • 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
  • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles and 20 mm string spacing
  • Chrome hardware
  • HB Die Cast 22: 1 machine heads
  • Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 - .135 (Art.#242048#)
  • Colour: Black
  • 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, articulate low-end response.
  • • Caramelized maple neck provides smooth playability and a sweet upper-midrange sheen.
  • • Custom-wound Alnico 5 pickups offer a surprisingly refined, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Bolt-on construction offers a snappy attack and responsive feel.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck joint may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • Laurel fretboard can be prone to drying if not properly maintained.
  • • Sung Il bridge, while functional, isn't a high-end component.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ Custom Wound VJB-B & VJB-N Alnico 5 Single-Coil
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm
Strings 20m (likely nickel-plated steel)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caramelization bakes the maple neck, reducing moisture content and making it incredibly smooth to play while subtly brightening the tone and adding sustain.
While the pickups excel at vintage tones, they’re surprisingly versatile; you can dial in a decent funk snap, though they're not ideal for aggressive metal styles.
It’s a different feel – bolt-ons are often snappier and more immediate, but you might lose a little bit of overall sustain compared to a set-neck bass.

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