Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue
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Harley Benton
MV-5PJ Daphne Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
570720
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MV-5PJ Daphne Blue
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton MV-5PJ is a seriously impressive value. It nails that classic P-Bass vibe with a comfortable neck and surprisingly articulate pickups. Perfect for players wanting that vintage thump without spending a fortune - especially great for Motown, blues, and classic rock styles.
Product Description
- Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Deluxe Series
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: caramelised Canadian sycamore 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 (1.49")
- White graphite nut
- 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver frets
- Pickups: 1 HBZ- custom wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 single coil (bridge) and 1 HBZ- custom wound VPB-N AlNiCo 5 single coil (middle)
- Controls: 2 Volume and 1 tone
- 3-Ply parchment pickguard
- Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles and 20 mm string spacing
- HB die-cast machine heads with 22: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: D'Addario EXL165 .045 - .135 (Art. #242048#)
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Daphne Blue
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Caramelized sycamore neck offers a surprisingly smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Custom-wound AlNiCo 5 pickups deliver a warm, vintage-inspired growl.
- • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction can limit high-end sustain compared to neck-through designs.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in P-Bass territory, less suited for extreme genres.
- • Graphite nut, while stable, might feel slightly less 'organic' than bone or Tusq.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
HBZ- custom wound VJB-B & VPB-N AlNiCo 5 single coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm nickel-silver
Strings
Likely Nickel-Plated Steel, standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The caramelization process reduces the wood's moisture content, resulting in a slicker, faster feel and a slightly brighter tone.
Yes, the pickups are standard single-coil size and readily replaceable, although modification may require some soldering skills.
The Harley Benton will be more affordable and likely have a slightly warmer, less 'scooped' midrange, while a Fender might offer a wider range of tonal options and a more established brand reputation.
