New Harley Benton Line MV Series basses

[Lance Bunyon]

I usually no longer associate with entry level basses but Harley Benton really tempt me...look at these colors!
Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses

 

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The specs are incredible for the price. If the build quality is there, these are a great deal.

 

[friskinator]

The burgundy mist P is calling me, even though I don't need it.

 

[ravelax]

As the owner of a Burgundy Mist bass, my only issue with Harley Benton is that their Burgundy Mist isn't really Burgundy Mist. It's much more purple, lavender than Burgundy Mist should be. End of rant hehe.

A friend of mine plays a Harley Benton stingray copy. Insanely good bass for the ~€150 he bought it for (new!). I'm tempted by the Mustang copy in this line.

 

[dabbler]

As the owner of a Burgundy Mist bass, my only issue with Harley Benton is that their Burgundy Mist isn't really Burgundy Mist. It's much more purple, lavender than Burgundy Mist should be. End of rant hehe.

A friend of mine plays a Harley Benton stingray copy. Insanely good bass for the ~€150 he bought it for (new!). I'm tempted by the Mustang copy in this line.

I had the same complaint. But after a few days with my MV-4JB (on the right below) made me forget about the color error!

And it made me spring for this:

 

[Shepsdad]

I have a HB stingray clone and absolutely love it. The neck is a bit chunkier than my sterling stingray, but the fret work is actually better.

 

[SirMjac28]

Is there an American distributor for these basses I can never find one for sale

 

[Shepsdad]

Is there an American distributor for these basses I can never find one for sale

They have a reverb store now, I believe.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Is there an American distributor for these basses I can never find one for sale

Thomann America no? Or are they called Thomann USA?...

 

[who]

I usually no longer associate with entry level basses but Harley Benton really tempt me...look at these colors!
Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses Harley Benton Introduces Highly Affordable MV Series Basses

43mm nut width on the 5 strings is nice. You don't see that too often.

 

[Nunovsky]

I got one of the new MV-4P and I have to say that the quality, tone and feel is amazing. I can't believe how they price this so low...
It has an amazing neck and it just needs a few adjustments to become a great playing bass.
If you're thinking of getting one, don't hesitate. They are great deals for the money.

 

[primussucks9126]

I don't get along well with D shaped necks, and I'd prefer dot inlays.

If the fretboards are consistently nice looking, I could see myself rolling the dice on a pink one.

 

[TyBo]

Nice. Won't go wrong with those, imo. Price is right, HB has a pretty good reputation. Yes please.

 

[Phil60]

I've had this one going on two weeks and I'm very pleased. I've been wanting to try a short scale and this one fit the bill. Out of the box setup was very good and it comes in at 7.8#. Once tuned the intonation was even very close. I lowered the action after changing the strings and its even better.

 

[CharleyJackson]

I have a Harley Benton P/J and their Telecaster (6 string guitar) clone. They are playable and fun as knockabout, stand-in, backup instruments. Good intonation and decent pickups. But you need a real Fender in your hands. I used the P/J in rehearsals for about two weeks and couldn’t wait to get back on the Fender.

Paid about $90 for the P/J during a sale. The shipping from Germany was $90. What’s there not to like? Oh,…don’t forget to have a set of your favorite strings ready to install.

 

[jastraw]

Pretty! Few years ago i got one. A flat black P clone. It sounded and looked great. A Batman bass. My issue is the chucky front to back neck. they call it D shape? I can't get along with it. I m a modern C player. If these come with Mod C neck. Im all over it. That purple.....

 

[wboyd68]

How do they manufacture and sell basses for about the price of a set of pickups?

 

[HardNHeavy]

$225 thats a steal...i certainly dont need a 7th bass....but,but..wow

 

[Mario Vidange]

How do they manufacture and sell basses for about the price of a set of pickups?

They own the chain of production, I think.

 

[BassAndCigars]

Tempting but I can't stand painted headstocks.