Harley Benton MV-4JB Gotoh - The Heavyweight Champion of Budget Jazz Basses - LowEndLobster Review
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Hey everyone! Today we're reviewing the brand new Harley Benton MV-4JB Gotoh Jazz Bass. Featuring a sensational and smooth roasted maple neck complete with binding and blocks, high quality hardware, and an unmistakable vintage style, the MV-4JB Gotoh is looking to take the title as the budget Jazz Bass king! Let's check this bass out!
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This is the best demo video I've seen of this bass yet, and perhaps of any electric guitar or bass I've ever watched! One thing that really sets this demo apart is how strong a player you are. It's really difficult to get a good sense of how a bass or guitar might sound through the endless, mindless blues noodles.
You did a really great job of showcasing how this instrument would sound in a recording session. Kudos to you, sir!
Thank you so much!
My 1979 Peavey T-40 is 11.0 lbs, so this bass is truly a beast!
That bass has no business sounding that good
If you are a beginner and you still don’t have to bear this bass on your shoulder for two hours on a stage, it’s a great way to start. I mean, the sound is there, and you won’t get tendinitis! You're a nice guy making nice videos, strumming it like anyone of us would do when trying a new instrument...a lot useful!!! Thank you!! However, i always give you my "like" waaay before you do your "claw ceremony"! Apologies!
Thank you Riccardo :) Great comment.
ALL BEGINNERS SHOULD PLAY A HEAVY BASS IN MY OPINION... MAKE EM EARN THE LIGHTER ONES... I have a 1970's Fender jazz bass weighing in at 12.7 pounds!!! played it on stages and thought basses were supposed to be that heavy till i tried a 70's Fender P bass around 8.5 pounds... Thats the day i fell in love with P basses... i own 12 beautiful old school pre CBS FENDER P BASSES AND SOME lighter 60'S, 70'S,80'S UP TP PRERSENT day jazz basses.. i still have my 12.7... lol... im into one of a kind builds now... ZOOT BASSES, STEVEN HART BASSES, DAVID TAYLOR BASSES, CHRIS ADAIR BASSES IN THE UK. FERNER BASSES, FEDORA, SADOWSKY, LE COMPTE BASSES!!! MOONSHINE BASSES RICK WILSON (AMAZING BUILDER) OMG! SANDBERG BASSSES, JEREMY CALLEY (TEXAS TRAILER BUILT) ETC...
@@malakaimessina7446 i know what you mean🤣😂🤣! My sweet Alembic weighs like a damn anvil!
Thanks for the review Lobster. I was considering this bass but I won’t because of the weight. In Europe we don’t have shipping costs but the price is 228€ which ends the same as your price + shipping. One thing to notice is that it comes with Daddario strings, which is not common in those budget basses.
Thanks Rom! They do come with Daddario strings, however I restring all the basses I review with SIT Foundations and don't really take into consideration the stock strings... I have been slacking on mentioning the strings I use recently, but they're still the SITs!
got the same bass, a friend of mine got also one: both weight 9,7lbs….
SIT Nickel of steel?
Nickels
@@hannovor that’s good to know. I have 4 basses and the heaviest is 9,5 (the HB marquess 5 st). I find it already quite heavy, so i think I won’t risk a bass that will surely be heavier than that ! But that personal… and I don’t like to play sit.
Based on your review and the BassTheWorld's review, this seems to be pretty fantastic for under $300 but the weight is a deal-breaker. Heck, anything over the low 9 lb range is getting to be a deal-breaker for me. Love the look and love the color options and sounds pretty great for something in this price range... or even in the $500 price range. Hopefully they will listen to some feedback and work on the weight a bit.
Just ordered mine in shell pink! Super excited 😎 Gonna do some minor modding. A cooper shielding job and replace the pots with tone monster solderless pots 500k on the volume and tone .041 cap. Going to keep the original pickups for now. I actually like the sound of Roswell pickups.
Thanks again for the review Lobster 🦞
Perfect Timing just ordered mine 4 days ago in the amazing purple finish 😍🎶 Thanks for your work my friend . Greetings from germany
Best bassreviews in the whole wild web ;-) The quality of those low bugdet basses of today is really astonishing! When I started playing a 45 years everything below 500 bucks was totally grab!
Why doesn´t this work on cars too ... ha,ha,ha ...
Thanks Wolfgang! If HB only made cars, hahaha!
10.8 Lbs!! That's crazy.
Yup! As I mentioned, I ordered this with another bass and they were both boxed individually and then put in a larger box.... I was really surprised at how heavy the box was haha.
It’s crazy that you can get a bass like this when a built your own kit off Amazon costs about the same money!
There are so many Harley Benton videos on all the channels I’ve started to switch off a bit. Having said that I watched this one and although I’d probably squirrel my money away for a G&L JB this Bass actually sounds quite good. Colour scheme and finish seems / looks excellent !
Great timing. I was just looking at this model and here is your review video. I was thinking this might be a good candidate for a pickup swap. As you pointed out the weight will be a consideration for this one. 🤔 Good review this is helpful.
Thanks Marks5s!
@@LowEndLobster How in the world does that bass weigh that much? I don't understand.
@@ampthebassplayer Thomann made a deal with a fourth dimensional entity in order to get the price down. Tiny super massive black holes are located under the pickguard of these basses per that agreement. You'll notice that there's a tiny disclaimer absolving Thomann from any resulting quantum ripples and nipples and such
@@LowEndLobster This is the insider knowledge this community needs. Thank you for your service.
Those Wilkinson bridges are incredible. I installed the saddles on my '87 Boxer and improved the tone and sustain.
My current bass is a 2010/2011 Squier Vintage Modified 70s Jazz Bass that’s all maple, so the weight of this bass actually sounds like a walk in the park haha what a steal though.
I've got a 2017 VM 70s Jazz Bass and it weighs 10.2 lbs. It's heavy!
I was patiently waiting for your review of this one before I pull the trigger and thank goodness I did. I think this is a great bass all around but the weight... definitely too heavy for me. Sounds good though, good platform but as you pointed out too heavy. Thanks Lobster!!!
Thanks Cletus! Glad you enjoyed the video
Interesting review, I ordered one in burgundy mist. I am very excited 😊 let’s see how it compares to the sire v3.
You’re by far the best review guy
Thank you!
That bass looks beautiful especially with the matching headstock.
Thanks for the review Man; the weight is definitely a deal killer for me …
I already had an inexpensive bass that’s heavy as hell after standing a while,
so l don’t wish to go through that again lol
I'm looking for my first bass and have been considering buying a Harley. This just might be the guitar for. Thanks for the excellent review.
Thanks for the review. Cheers
the review we all have been waiting for
I wish they would use some lesser quality woods for a lighter bass eventually. I love the jb75fl, but it’s a boat anchor!
I agree, and I don't think 'quality' of the wood is the issue but IMO those Squiers with the Poplar bodies (and G&L has been doing that with some models too) are weighted much better and still sound great. Though it lacks the vintage styling, the JJ45OP and JJ55OP are lighter, well balanced, but have a two band preamp which doesn't work as well as the passive tone control for the application IMO. The hardware the MV-4JB Gotoh combined with the neck and really nice sounding pickups (that could use some shielding) definitely make this a great value though as long as the weight isn't an issue. I was joking with some folks on the discord channel about taking the neck of the HB and putting it on a Squier body, and someone said "then you'll have a Sire V5 with extra steps" haha
Never knew you were a Trek fan!!! Excellent shirt.
Thank you for the video, I like both the bass and your t-shirt. Both of them are great reasons to checkout your channel. I’d like to checkout that bass, I’m looking for a great budget bass to practice with and this is a great contender.
I love to see Harley Benton beating Squier at its own game!
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Very nice video as always! Thanks for sharing.
I have ordered this bass on Friday in Shell Pink, and I should be getting it this coming Wednesday or Thursday. I’ve been a professional guitar and bass pickup builder for the last 35 years, so I have no problem swapping or hand-rewinding those Roswell pickups. I actually did just that yesterday on the brand new Harley Benton PJ-74 I received last week, along with replacing the pots and jack with some old vintage pots and a new Switchcraft jack I had laying around. That bass is also killer!!
I hope mine won’t weigh as much though. The PJ-74 is quite light actually. I’m surprised this one is so much heavier.
Thanks for sharing! Let us know what yours comes in at weight wise. Enjoy!
@@LowEndLobster I definitely will. Thank you again for all your great content.
Wish HB would offer these basses in a 5 string models.
I just bought one of these in seafoam green for $425 from Reverb this week. Comes with an Audere preamp and Aguilar pickups upgrades installed.
Another random bass guitar channel i see ;P. That sounds awesome!
For some reason,....my other channel comment kept getting deleted. So I posted the same comment again. The seller initially was asking $500...I made him the offer I bought it for and he accepted.....I may could have even got it for $400,...however, I didn't want to lowball the seller. The bass itself in it's stock form was already around $200, then over $300 in upgrade parts. It should arrive early next week.
That's weird about the comments. Enjoy the bass!
@LowEndLobster I have a HB jazz 62-CC in the seafoam green that I had plans to modify from parts from a second HB jazz that I have to copy the Gotoh series since HB discontinued them. However, the one I just bought from Reverb had everything in place already that I was planning to do on the 62-CC. I like the fact that the Gotoh has the 'D' shape neck profile, as the standard 62-CC has the traditional 'C'-shape profile.
Hey Lobster, there's a Jaydee Mark King Series 1 bass on Reverb, signed by King himself,.....seller is asking over $10,000,.....I kid you not. A Series 1 cost over $4,000 to build, depending on options,....talk about price gouging,...this takes the cake.
I'm the second one to see your video ! Thx Omar, your channel is brilliant !
Glad you're liking the channel! My name isn't Omar haha
@@LowEndLobster Sorry. Why Lobster then?
It's been a gaming handle of mine for a very long time.
@@frederica3 😄
Weight seems to be an issue with the HB jazz basses. My Jb-75 is close to 12 pounds and honestly I can't grasp what's the cause here since I've tried different basses of the same materials and shapes and have been much lighter. All around I think it's a good trade off and if you play when seated is not that bad. This bass is essentially an upgrade of the JB-75 with better tuners and a better neck (I really prefer "D" necks over "C" necks so "C" fans may not see it as an upgrade) and the base JB sounds awesome on its own. Heck, I may buy this one just for the neck. I'm sure the body is the same and with some work you can fit a MV neck into a JB body.
Thanks! Yeah my JB-40FL was also around the same weight, though I think that bass is more appealing because it's cheaper and fretless. That won't be someone first bass, but it would be potentially someone's first fretless to mess around with. I think weight is less of an issue in that regard vs this MV-4JB Gotoh. I do think the neck will fit onto other Fender styled instruments. I was joking with some folks on the discord channel about getting the black one and putting the neck on my Paranormal or some other Squier. Someone said "it'll be a Sire V5 with extra steps" LOL
@@LowEndLobster Now that's an interesting combination. On HBs in particular I'm sure they keep the neck pockets the same in order to save costs for most models even if the radius and fretboard isn't the same. So I'm sure a savy player can make the ultimate Harley Benton Franken Bass combining a few instruments
The only thing you can't modify... body weight.
Truth!
Not with that attitude
Dont klick of this comment! Ima bout to tell you the ONE secret no bass manufacturer wants you to know about body weight loss...
@@LowEndLobster is it true that heavier basses sound better or is it nonsense? Especially with passives
Best bass comment!!
I have the sunburst one, I love it.
Looks like a good bass to modify
Hi, thank you for this review Lobster. Just a point about the neck, this is a 'caramelised' neck, not a roasted one. They just add some color to the neck to make it look older. I've a HB guitar like that and it's definitely not roasted. Nonetheless this video is very helpful and thanks to you I can't miss a new bargain!
Hi Claudio. From what I understand caramelized and roasted are synonymous terms.
@@LowEndLobster Cool! That's good news. I prefer the caramel one for aesthetic reasons though. Thanks again, your videos are a source of knowledge with no equivalent for us bassists.
Looks incredible!
Killer shirt Lobster! Your videos are awesome.
This reminds me of the Fender jazz basses I had many years ago. Love the look of the neck... No 5 string😭
Wow! For the money it sounds great!!! Can’t deal with the weight tho. I have a SX 6 string jazz bass and that monster weighs almost 11 lbs. and I’m 58 yrs old. So my poor back can’t take it! But if weight isn’t an issue; get it. Just do some shielding and you got a winner. That’s what I would do. I wouldn’t even replace the pickups. They sound pretty good for that vintage sound. If you have to, I’ll go for the Nordstrands big blade (warm & wooly) and leave it passive. Then you “Really” got something! Nice review Lobster!😌🎶👍🏾
I ended up getting the p bass version and I was pleasantly surprised. Quality is on par with my Mexican made fender p bass. Only one big difference is the weight. The harley benton bass is significantly heavier. But bang for you buck, you can't beat it. I would gladly get another one.
Woot mod time! Let's DIY weight relieve it lol
Pop the neck on the squier body LOL!
My first 5 string bass was a late 80s, early 90s Squier that got the nickname Boat anchor because it weighed at least as much as this. Was a good bass but eventually I just wanted something that didn't weigh so much
Thanks, now I have a pull a jazz bass out and play it.
Lobster, it would be so cool if you could review an SX jazz bass as well!
What is Amazing about this bass is the price. How in the world could they be making any money at this price? Seems like an incredible bass for that price.🤔
Indeed, I'm really impressed with what they can deliver for such little money. I think the folks running Harley Benton are doing a great job utilizing existing tooling to give us a lot of 'variety' while running a tight ship production wise. Probably doesn't hurt to be the in house company of the EU's biggest music retailer. Whatever it is, I'm excited to see what they'll be offering next!
Yep, no brand that wants a share of the money, no distributor that takes another share. That’s probably like 30-40% off of comparable offers from other companies who order from the same manufacturers.
Slave wages... Free food and a sleeping bag in the spray booth?
I wonder why it’s so heavy with an alder body. The JB-75 I had (and loved, but had to sell due to financial constraints) was around the 11lb mark - but that had an ash body.
I know, right!? I had to do a triple take on my scale and check my other basses to make sure the scale wasn't acting up... Nope, it's 10.8 lbs! Jonny Dibble's example was 10 lbs. I'm curious to see how wide the range is on these models as they are very compelling outside of the weight.
4 claws ...sounds meaty 🦞
Thanks for the great review. You come across very likeable and competent.
Not to mention your skills, funky funky funky.
Could you recommend some Pickups to turn it into a vintage sounding budget beast?
My HB JB 75 is great has no loud p/up noise
It is heavy but sounds great
For $191 plus shipping? That is awesome. I couldn't help but think of the recent G&L Placentia bass you reviewed a day ago for around $500. For $300 less, and you have a better bass in the Harley Benton. Go figure. It surely makes me wonder what is going on out there in the guitar industry. I would love that you compare this with the Ibanez TMB30. Both similarly priced. Cheers.
Thank you! I Just got the TMB30 in a few days ago. Will hopefully get that video out before the end of the year :)
There is also a PJ version now the Harley Benton MV-4PJ Gotoh
Everyone says my ‘82 Rickenbacker 4003 must weigh a ton. They have a bad rep, I guess? But it’s only 8.75 lbs!
I bought a black one recently and the weight was totally normal. I guess Thomann must have had some problem with the woods and no longer offer colors other than black and sunburst. It's a lovely, well crafted bass with a little bit of electronic noise, but a great sound.
Nice! I just got the PJ and it's 9.4 lbs, much more manageable than the JB I got previously... I wish I got a burgundy mist Jazz before they stopped em!
@@LowEndLobster and as I type this, they killed the black one, too! 🙄
great vid. I have an HB fretless B450 prog, amazing for the £147 including shipping to the uk. Nicer to play than my £620 Ibanez. I am waiting for their £199 Rickenbacker copy to arrive. I wanted to treat myself to the real deal for my 60th, something that Glen Matlock or Lemmy would play, but for £2700 I think not!
Just bought one of these, got curious after viewing all the good reviews here on CZcams. I Sold a US Jazzbass last summer, I'm mainly a P-bass guy but I found I missed having access to the classic JB sound sometimes, so I was looking for a replacement but not prepared to spend too much money. This is not a Fender killer, the feel of that kind of quality is not there but it certainly is not that far away from it. Concidering you could buy 5 of these for the money you pay for a MIM Fender with blocks and binding , it's just ridiculous how much bass you get for the money. About weight, my bass weighs in at 4,4 kg (9,7 lbs) which is just slightly more (200 grams) than the 90ies US jazz bass I had. It's well balanced so I really don't notice much difference from my other basses. I really can't find much to complain about, pickups are actually very good, frets are well dressed and the hardware is flawless. The "laurel" fretboard wood has a lighter colour and does not look as good as traditional rosewood but that's about all I can remark upon. Well done Harley Benton!
Not to be negative, but $60 in shipping, $200 in pickups and electronics, and $20 in a decent set of strings is closer to a $500 bass that weighs 11 pounds and doesn't have stainless frets. Maybe I need more coffee.
True, a Sire V5R would probably cost the same 'all in' as using this as an extensive mod platform (new pickups, preamp? or new control plate with better pots) and is probably better weighted and has a more comfortable neck (though no stainless frets). I don't think that this bass necessarily needs a fresh set of pickups as much as it would need some TLC with some shielding tape, but I know the uber budget crowd often swaps out the pickups of basses like this anyways.
The PJ version is available now
Do you have a link? I can't find it
@@LowEndLobster MV-4 PJ Gotoh
That actually sounds great. I don't get why it's so heavy, without active electronics, or a high mass bridge!
As I said on Talkbass, that 10.8 lbs isn't a deal breaker for me. Man I hope they make lefties. I'd change the tuning machines purely for aesthetic reasons only (I'd put some Hipshot lollipops to complete that '66 look) and keep the Gotohs to gussy up my nephew's Ibanez.
Maybe the pups could use a swap, or maybe they just need some shielding. I agree they sound otherwise pretty wild.
Great comment Nerky! Yeah I don't think the Gotoh's shape/vibe necessarily fit the character of the bass, but they do work VERY well. Some Lollipops would absolutely complete the look. I filmed the Classic Vibe Late 60's vs. This Bass video after shooting this review, and though the CV does sound a smidge fuller... These Roswell pickups sound REALLY nice still. I think a shielding job would do this bass some major good, probably more than a pickup swap - especially if you want to retain its current character with a little less noise.
@@LowEndLobster This suggestion might be redundant, but are you considering perhaps their other new Jazz Bass model, the JB-62? It would make for an interesting contrast, seeing both basses have roughly a 30 dollar difference (which I think probably pays for the GB-7s on this model).
As a side note, I've done some poking around, and the reason I suspect they went with the GB-7 over perhaps the GB-10s (which retails for around the same price, go figure) is because Gotoh discontinued the GB-7s a few years ago, and this would be a good way to get rid of that inventory once and for all.
A tough fight between this bass and the Squier.
The sound is good and practically needs no upgrading 🙃
Comparison between the two dropping tomorrow!
Man, this color combination reminds me of a 70s button-up longsleeve I used to wear. I wanted to buy it just for that. No longer available. Such a shame.
I play in 2 bands one is a metal band and a rock and roll band I've got 2 of them now I got one to try out and loved it so much I got one as a back up they are fucking dope so good it does everything you need with ease weight meh it's not an issue unless you're a little girl you can still slam this thing around the stage your whole set no problem get a good strap and some locks and have some fun
Holy cow HB is really knocking out some nice gear. The weight is just to much however. The skunk stripe is what I call double roasted maple and that is exactly what it is , I have a bunch of it here in the shop. All that said .. I might just get this bass, bang in some Dimarzio ultra jazz pups and shield it correctly. Bob's your uncle.
Nice Tshirt...LLAP...
Price performance ratio seems to be very good.
Actually not, there are worst sound basses for a bigger price tag...
Dig the blue. It sounds great. The weight would be the deal breaker.
Would Like them to do a Stingray at this price point, the one at the hundred dollars/euro/pounds mark is actually not too bad so a comparable version to this would be great
I see you're well again and the cats let you back into the house. Glad you're back in action.
I wonder if they are gonna make a 5 string version of the gotoh model
Well, now it is a reality! they re issued it last month
With that price and quality of construction, it begs to be modded! I'd put some Lindy Fralins 60's on it, and shield the cavity and perhaps the pickup pocket as well with copper foil (I bet that if you open it you'll find that "shielding paint" that has lower conductivity than copper).
There might be some substantial variation in weight with these. I bought one of the black ones, and it weighs in at just under 9.5 lbs. The fit and finish, even the fretwork is flawless on mine. although, I might have gotten one of first ones, if not the first. It included a little card with a photo of the bass taped in it. The Card says that my bass was one of the models they used in their photo studio to take the stock photos that they used for it on the website. Don't know if that's why it's so flawless or a bit lighter? IDK.
I really want to snag another one to see. If I get a 9-9.5 lb one, I'm totally gonna keep it.
@LowEndLobster why don't you review the HB JB62? Should be pretty much identical to this one except for the Gotoh tuners and a poplar body, which should make it lighter. If it is not a massive neck diver it could be the go-to J for the low price range
One arrived yesterday ;P
@@LowEndLobster ha! Amazing
I’m just looking for a bass to play around the house and to upgrade
Maybe Harley Benton will take their weight criticisms into consideration and lighten their basses a pound or two. Other than that, they are great everywhere else.
Great video as always! Which do you prefer between this and the squier paranormal?
I've had a couple of their guitars/basses arrive with the ground connection either broken or missing resulting in that hum. A quick fix, though I usually tear any instrument down and shield them and reassemble.
A very good Review , thanks. Sounds very good, price okay , it's only the weight ?
I was really wanting this bass in the burgundy mist color, however, it is no longer available.
Looks like a great bass...but, the weight is a big minus...JJ 45OP don't look so nice, but for me a better mod platform, special the white one...with the EMG JVX picks up ( including electronic)..and for 100 euros Gotoh Gold hardware make this budget bass a great sounding, good looking funky bass...for 450 euros all together!!!!! Good construction, quiet pickups, great weight and balanced. Your review are the best... congratulations again for your great Jobs...🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
Also remove the Gotohs replace with Hipshot lollipops....replace the pickups with some fralins and shield switch pots and cap and probably a monster....
I believe that's still lighter than the jb-40fl sb which is an absolute tree trunk! But l love that thing and still can't believe I paid what I did for it. If this is in that same quality, I could live with the heftiness
I almost pulled the trigger on a shell pink one of these, but was concerned about the weight.... I'm glad I didn't buy it. I will save a bit longer probably look at Classic Vibe or Sire V5
I'm curious to see what other peoples come in at. Jonny Dibble's was 10 lbs, curious if anyone's will be in the low-mid 9's. Tone shootout between this bass and the classic vibe dropping Thursday :)
@@LowEndLobster I've just watched Jonny Dibbles full review video this evening and spotted his came in at 10lb which is a bit lighter than yours but perhaps a lb in the UK is not exactly the same as a pound in the US? I know that British and US gallons are slightly different.
Anyways point being is At 10lbs I'm not gonna want to jam or gig with that bass sadly. I really wish they would invest in the body woods to reduce the weight... Even if it was an extra $50 it would still be a great budget option
Great review, as always! Have you tried the Harley Benton JB-62CC? I'm buying a bass and between that one and the JJ-45OP.
I have not, it looks like a simpler version of this bass without the gotoh tuners or blocks/binding.
@@LowEndLobster thank you
I'm also interested in the 62CC. It has a poplar body so I assume it should not be as heavy as the MV4. The specs also say "comfort-body" but idk what it means. I prefer the looks of the 62cc model cause the headstock-shape is a bit different (broader) and has the vintage style tuners. I also prefer the dot inlays...
Nice bass,....however, the colors used for this series is very lacklustre......I'd love to see one of these in an orange color, or a burgundy.
fender player jazz basses are about 12 pounds, so weight might be not that big of an issue when it comes to this price.
Yo bro. Most of EU get free shipping from Thomann when spending more than 99 euro. I reckon europe is their biggest market.
Lobster:. I bet there is no neck dive!!
I was really set on getting this, but the weight could be a killer for me as I have fibromyalgia. May look at the J & D Jazz Bass instead
I got the suspect that this can beat the Squier Paranormal '54 Jazz Bass in a hard & strong way...ugh! Despite the weight, it's really hard to do better at these prices.
11lbs? What's it made of? Particle board?
Roasted maple neck AND Gotohs under $200?? Harley Benton really is killing it with their budget basses good on them. This is a perfect example of why it makes ZERO sense to spent $3-500 on a Squire in 2022
What about the new HB MV-4JB without gotoh?
Hey question here, i am on the fence between this and Sire V5 or V5r. One is more than x2 the price (Sire). What would you recommend as a first J style bass? Thanks guys in advance.
I need some help
Thinking about buying the Harley Benton JB-75MN upgrading to the EMG J pickup and doing some frets work on the bass.
or would you buy a Fender American Professional II jazz bass?
So, what passive Jazz Bass pickups would you put in this bass? Best value ratio pickups that would take this bass to the next level - though I agree, I do like the picked sound and in my application, that'd be the majority of use.
Pot replacement seems like a negligible price, I'm my pricing is stuck in the 90's and certainly before the dollar halved in value.... But like $15 a pot for quality linear pots? Or am I tripping?
Hola Langosta, por favor para cuando tus revisiones traducidas al Español?
I'm not sure if you are doing any requests, but I really hope you will be looking at the MonoNeon Jazz V soon. Love your reviews!
I have to wonder, at nearly 11 lbs., just how dry is the wood on this bass? I don't care if it is a sub $200 instrument. I don't know anybody who likes the idea of what amounts to throwing money away. Unless the wood, be it neck or body, is thoroughly cured warping will happen sooner rather than later. With a poly finish to further ensure that it can't dry.
How's the weight? I'm really considering one of these for a Sadowskification project, but the last benton bass I bought weighed near 12 lbs and I sold it almost as soon as I bought it. It played and sounded great, but the weight was a deal breaker. I'm just trying to see if maybe they've remedied that before ordering. Thanks.
It's mentioned several times in the video ;). It's heavy
Lobster said this particular model is 10.8 pounds, just under 11 pounds.
Some people like a weightier bass, thinking they feel more sturdy. So it is just a preference, but most people prefer a bass on the lighter side.
Got it, okay thanks for the info.