Harley Benton MV-5PJ Black Set

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Harley Benton MV-5PJ Black Set

Harley Benton

MV-5PJ Black Set

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597050
Model: MV-5PJ Black Set
Price: $389.40

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This Harley Benton MV-5PJ is a serious contender for players wanting a 5-string with a vintage vibe. The pickups are surprisingly good, offering a lot of clarity and punch for the price, and the caramelized maple neck feels fantastic. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a versatile and well-built bass without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Black Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-5PJ Black

  • *5-String Electric Bass*
  • Deluxe Series
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian maple with roseacer skunk stripe
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Perloid block fingerboard inlays and fluorescent side markings
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34.02")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.49")
  • White graphite nut
  • Truss rod: double action adjustment wheel
  • Matching headstock
  • Neck profile: Soft D
  • Neck binding: Cream
  • Frets: 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
  • Pickups: 1 HBZ-custom Wound VJB-B Alnico 5 single coil (bridge) and 1 HBZ-custom Wound VPB-N Alnico 5 single coil (middle)
  • 2 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Ply tortoise pickguard
  • Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles and 20 mm string spacing
  • HB die-cast machine heads
  • 22: 1 Gear ratio
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings D'Addario 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 provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
  • • Caramelized maple neck offers a smooth, fast feel and excellent stability
  • • HBZ custom pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances clarity and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the complexity of a set-neck bass
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe can be visually polarizing for some players
  • • Alder body might be slightly heavier than some bassists prefer

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelised Canadian maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-custom Wound VJB-B & VPB-N Alnico 5 single coils
Scale Length 864 mm (34.02 in)
Frets 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm
Strings Not specified, likely standard 5-string set
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – estimate based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It has a similar fundamental growl, but the single coil pickups provide a more articulate and slightly brighter character, lacking the deep, round low-end of a true P-bass.
The fretwork is generally good for the price point, but some minor leveling or polishing might be desired by discerning players for optimal playability.
Yes, a bolt-on neck generally has a slightly shorter sustain than a set-neck, but the quality of the wood and construction minimizes the difference considerably.

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