dave84 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi guys! As promised here is the review of the new Harley Benton MB-4 in satin black. In the video you will find the review in Italian (unfortunately I do not speak English well) and from the minute 11:12 the sound test. From next week instead (like as usual) I will publish a series of ad hoc bass covers played with this bass so I invite you to subscribe to the channel to not miss the next updates ... enjoy! https://youtu.be/pIbHBJ5Woa4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Sounds good Is it good enough to gig? Im trying to choose between mb4 or pb20 sbk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 5 hours ago, jassbass said: Sounds good Is it good enough to gig? Im trying to choose between mb4 or pb20 sbk I have both, would gig with them without hesitation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 8 hours ago, stewblack said: I have both, would gig with them without hesitation. Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Ive just ordered a b stock pb20 sbk Will get the mb4 sbk in future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 17 hours ago, jassbass said: Ive just ordered a b stock pb20 sbk Will get the mb4 sbk in future I'm fighting the urge to do something like that. I don't need another Precision but... and I don't need another Stingray... BUT uufff... that looks amazing and it would be nice to have my Stingray with rounds as it is and another with flats... no, no, no, stay away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 2 hours ago, mcnach said: I'm fighting the urge to do something like that. I don't need another Precision but... and I don't need another Stingray... BUT uufff... that looks amazing and it would be nice to have my Stingray with rounds as it is and another with flats... no, no, no, stay away! I tried not to order but gave in to it Im not even a giging bassist even without covid 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 Been reading around today, and it seems these are made in China and South Korea by the same firm that makes Epiphone guitars for Gibson, which likely explains how they punch so far above their weight for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Bassfinger said: Been reading around today, and it seems these are made in China and South Korea by the same firm that makes Epiphone guitars for Gibson, which likely explains how they punch so far above their weight for the money. Nice one Any instrument you can gig with for £100 is insane.Mine will be for recording 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Meanwhile back in 1986, my first electric guitar cost new something around £100 and was a pretty poor instrument. Amazing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, mcnach said: Meanwhile back in 1986, my first electric guitar cost new something around £100 and was a pretty poor instrument. Amazing. Agreed. I paid over £100 for mine in the 90s and it was a POS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 In terms of kit its a golden age for bassists and guitarists. Highly playable instruments and capable amps, kit, interfaces, effects, etc, at prices would have got you an egg slicer 3 decades ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave84 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi guys! This is the first bass cover that I propose to you with the new Harley Benton MB-4 in satin black color. A first test for this cheap copy of the legendary Stingray struggling with a Rage Against the Machine classic. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe to the channel to keep you updated on my next videos! https://youtu.be/_zf0JddKy5U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burns-bass Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just found one of these on Thomann B stock for a litre over £100. Couldn’t resist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Burns-bass said: Just found one of these on Thomann B stock for a litre over £100. Couldn’t resist. I nearly bought it bit got the pb20 sbk B stock instead. If i like the pb i will get the mb4 sbk in future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDaBass Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Ordered one of these following the feedback on the MB-4. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_mm_84a_sb_deluxe_series.htm Arrived Wednesday and indeed it is a very fine bass for £149 B-stock. Purchased for the 24 fret neck and the positioning of the bridge closer to the neck. I will post a follow-up on the Bitsa thread. Edited November 28, 2020 by JohnDaBass picture added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Well, finally a decision: no, I won't be buying one. This is because it seems that my girlfriend is buying the MB-5 for me That tortoiseshell style pickguard has to go 'though. It's got to be black. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, mcnach said: Well, finally a decision: no, I won't be buying one. This is because it seems that my girlfriend is buying the MB-5 for me That tortoiseshell style pickguard has to go 'though. It's got to be black. I thought that about the guard but it`s actually growing on me, I might vinyl wrap it black at some point though just to check as there won`t be an off the shelf replacement available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, mcnach said: Well, finally a decision: no, I won't be buying one. This is because it seems that my girlfriend is buying the MB-5 for me That tortoiseshell style pickguard has to go 'though. It's got to be black. ... and I've been informed it's been ordered 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Well after 20 minutes with a Stanley blade and some good old sticky back plastic (get down Shep!) for anyone who wanted to know how it looks in stealth mode, here it is and isn't it sexy! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 I thought the black would ruin the aesthetic , but no, this is great. I still like the tort but seriously this is really good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 That looks great!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 3 hours ago, mcnach said: ... and I've been informed it's been ordered But.. it's not in stock,.. 3-5 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Ha! I must have ordered the last one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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