Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue Set

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Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue Set

Harley Benton

MV-5PJ Daphne Blue Set

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597062
Model: MV-5PJ Daphne Blue Set
Price: $389.40

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This Harley Benton MV-5PJ is a seriously cool package for players wanting a 5-string with a vintage vibe. The unique single-coil pickup combination delivers a surprisingly versatile tone, from funky slap to warm, growly lines. It's an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a premium-feeling instrument without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5PJ Daphne Blue Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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, resonant tone with a pleasing low-end thump.
  • • Caramelized Canadian sycamore neck provides a smooth, fast feel and enhanced sustain.
  • • Custom-wound VJB and VPB pickups offer a unique, articulate single-coil voice.
  • • Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles improves sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a neck-through design.
  • • Single-coil pickups can be noisy, especially at higher gain settings.
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe on the neck may not appeal to all players aesthetically.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ- custom wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and HBZ- custom wound VPB-N AlNiCo 5 (middle)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Premium Medium 2.9 mm Nickel-Silver
Strings Not specified, likely standard 5-string bass strings
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for a 5-string alder bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caramelization creates a smoother, glassier feel, reducing friction and making it faster to play, and often adds a touch of warmth to the tone.
Yes, they are standard single-coil sizes and readily replaceable with other popular bass pickups, although some minor modification might be needed.
It's primarily aesthetic, but the cream binding does add a touch of visual elegance and can slightly protect the edges of the neck.

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