Harley Benton MV-4JB Deluxe Bass – Natural – Mint
Harley Benton has been turning heads in the bass world for a few years now, and the MV-4JB is a big reason why. It's a Jazz-style bass that delivers genuine quality at a price point that makes experienced players do a double take. The natural finish on this one looks clean and understated — the kind of classic look that never goes out of style — and the build quality backs it up at every turn. The neck is made from caramelized Canadian hard rock maple, which is a roasting process that enhances stability and gives the neck a warm, smooth feel that's noticeably more refined than what you'd expect at this price. The laurel fretboard with pearloid block inlays gives it a polished, upscale appearance, and the D-profile neck is comfortable and fast. Two custom-wound HBZ Alnico 5 single-coil pickups deliver the classic Jazz Bass voice — clear, articulate, and punchy — with brass saddles on the bridge for solid sustain and tuning stability. This is one of those basses that makes you question why you'd spend more. We set it up through the shop and it plays exactly as it should — ready to gig.
Condition is mint — plays and looks essentially as new.
- Make: Harley Benton
- Model: MV-4JB Deluxe
- Finish: Natural
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Caramelized Canadian hard rock maple, bolt-on, D profile
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Scale length: 34"
- Nut width: 38mm
- Nut: White graphite
- Frets: 20 medium nickel silver
- Pickups: HBZ Custom Wound VJB Alnico 5 single coils (neck and bridge)
- Controls: Volume, volume, tone
- Bridge: Brass saddle
- Tuners: Die-cast
- Inlays: Pearloid block
- Modifications: None
- Includes: None
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.
