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Dud and the Lukewarms

Absolutely. I happen to have the first iteration in that color. Okay, and now a new pink one too ;-)

The Harley Benton MV-4MSB is a versatile short scale. There's probably one in a color you like and it's a very affordable little bass.

Coincidentally, I treated myself to a Harley Benton MV-4MSB in Shell Pink yesterday. It should arrive somewhere this week. Do I need it? No, but it's sweeet! I have another one in Burgundy Mist. That first model didn't have the switch the current model has, and I added a push/pull knob (thank...

The Greed Machine

The Damp Briefs Sticky Doorknobs Limp Handshake Pink Canaries Unclear Motives Tight Fists Pickafight

To my ears it does nothing for the sound, but I'm no connoisseur, just a hobbyist. A modern poly finish is much stronger and wear resistant. Very practical, (often) shiny and it has a longer lasting new-look. I prefer the look and feel of nitro though. I like how it ages. It adds some...

I have a 2020 60th Anniversary model and it has what I think is a pretty serious relic-job on the body, neck, headstock and tuners. They could have done a little more on the bridge and control plate maybe, but overall, I think it looks nice. It doesn't have small cracks in the lacquer, but the...

That is a weird looking, huge, heavy and very green short scale instrument. I like it. Might try it.

Dear mister Low End Lobster. I just did this mod on my Barley Henton and I must say it makes a big difference. This short guitar suddenly makes many big bad basses sound very polite now. I do think you could have explained and filmed the whole process a little better. Take it easy, no hurry...

I'm not a fan of the matching headstock, but I can live with it. Like you, I prefer a natural look. This looks interesting: I own a Harley Benton club

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