Harley Benton MV-5PJ LH Black Set

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Harley Benton MV-5PJ LH Black Set

Harley Benton

MV-5PJ LH Black Set

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 597067
Model: MV-5PJ LH Black Set
Price: $389.40

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This left-handed Harley Benton is a surprisingly well-equipped 5-string. The caramelized neck makes it a joy to play, and the VJB pickups deliver a classic, vintage tone that’s versatile enough for a range of genres. It’s a fantastic value for a bassist looking for quality and playability without premium-priced gear.

Product Description

Harley Benton MV-5PJ LH Black Set

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MV-5PJ 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
  • Perloid Block fingerboard inlays
  • Fluorescent side markings
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • White graphite nut
  • Neck profile: Soft D
  • Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
  • Matching headstock
  • Neckbinding: Cream
  • Frets: 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
  • Pickups: HBZ- custom wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) and HBZ-custom wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (neck) single coils
  • 2 Volume and 1 tone control
  • 3-Ply Tortoise pickguard
  • Bridge: Sung Il WB401CR with brass saddles and 20 mm string spacing
  • Chrome hardware
  • HB Die Cast 22: 1 machine heads
  • Strings: 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 Canadian sycamore neck offers a smooth, fast playing experience
  • • Custom-wound VJB pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage-inspired sound
  • • Sung Il bridge with brass saddles enhances note clarity and tuning stability
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design
  • • Roseacer skunk stripe may not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences
  • • The soft 'D' neck profile might be too rounded for some bassists' comfort

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Caramelized Canadian Sycamore
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups HBZ-custom wound VJB-B AlNiCo 5 (bridge) & HBZ-custom wound VJB-N AlNiCo 5 (neck) single coils
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 20 Premium Nickel Silver 2.9 mm medium
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely Ernie Ball equivalent)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caramelization gently bakes the neck wood, reducing moisture and creating a smoother, faster feel, and subtly enhancing the wood's resonance.
While leaning towards vintage tones, the pickups offer enough output and clarity for modern styles, though a more aggressive sound might require external amplification and EQ.
Harley Benton's quality control can vary; expect a playable setup out of the box, but a professional fret leveling and crowning might be beneficial for optimal performance.

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