Bobo_08 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I've only played this bass through my little vox headphone amp put it's sounds promising and the tone/volume controls work better than I though they would if I'm honest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 The other thing that surprises me at the price point, is that the decent set of strings they come with, which at this price represents a fair percentage of the overall price! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 On 03/04/2023 at 10:12, Bobo_08 said: The other thing that surprises me at the price point, is that the decent set of strings they come with, which at this price represents a fair percentage of the overall price! And I still read folk saying the first thing they did was rip off the crap strings 🤣😂🤣😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, stewblack said: And I still read folk saying the first thing they did was rip off the crap strings 🤣😂🤣😂 Lol, daft! However having said that the strings on my PB20 were definitely not D'Addarios, I just checked and this is still the case. Edited April 4, 2023 by Bobo_08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Bobo_08 said: Lol, daft! However having said that the strings on my PB20 were definitely not D'Addarios, I just checked and this is still the case. Yeah, but the HB strings are, in my oh so humble opinion, absolutely fine anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 3 hours ago, stewblack said: Yeah, but the HB strings are, in my oh so humble opinion, absolutely fine anyway They are ok, a bit rougher to than branded strings, I actually changed them for HB home branded 45's which were a modest improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) The MB4 comes with very mediocre strings, rough as a badgers backside and flat as witches tit audibly. Fitted some Harley Benton Value strings (Orange silks) and a total night and day difference, it really comes to life. .....those Harley Benton Value strings are really very good, don't buy anything else now, I wonder whom is making them😎 Edited April 6, 2023 by iconic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 11 hours ago, iconic said: The MB4 comes with very mediocre strings, rough as a badgers backside and flat as witches tit audibly. Fitted some Harley Benton Value strings (Orange silks) and a total night and day difference, it really comes to life. .....those Harley Benton Value strings are really very good, don't buy anything else now, I wonder whom is making them😎 That's what I used, orange silk ones. I have a set of HB flats to try too. I also really like Rotosounds Billy Sheehan's, they were very reasonably priced too ~£17 if I recall, the E string lends it's self well to drop D tuning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Nooo now got GAS, thanks a bunch.. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_62cc_sp.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I bought a couple of sets of the value strings recently and got to say I’m pretty stunned at how decent they are especially at the price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I couldn't order an MV-4JB in anything but sunburst so decided to go with one of these instead. Ordered the Dakota Red 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, dub_junkie said: I couldn't order an MV-4JB in anything but sunburst so decided to go with one of these instead. Ordered the Dakota Red What make is that? Nice colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 (edited) On 07/04/2023 at 06:42, Bobo_08 said: That's what I used, orange silk ones. I have a set of HB flats to try too. I also really like Rotosounds Billy Sheehan's, they were very reasonably priced too ~£17 if I recall, the E string lends it's self well to drop D tuning. Snap, I've a set of Value flats to try too😊 Edited April 8, 2023 by iconic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 1 hour ago, miles'tone said: What make is that? Nice colour. Harley Benton JB-62. https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_jb_62cc_dr.htm?glp=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV-gcSH6jKxLMjQbs05OG-zi_Qx0sXTGOLZ2PkwfT7zp_9RWkZJ8UM4aAuloEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil___lien Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 4 hours ago, dub_junkie said: I couldn't order an MV-4JB in anything but sunburst so decided to go with one of these instead. Ordered the Dakota Red Cool!! Let us know how U like it when U get it! Ah and also: how heavy is it? Hehe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, miles'tone said: What make is that? Nice colour. .. this is the Harley Benton JB-62 thread... It's a Harley Benton JB-62 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 12 minutes ago, neil___lien said: Cool!! Let us know how U like it when U get it! Ah and also: how heavy is it? Hehe Yes definitely let us know your thoughts and especially the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 5 hours ago, dub_junkie said: I couldn't order an MV-4JB in anything but sunburst so decided to go with one of these instead. Ordered the Dakota Red Hey mate. I had a black one and they are great Jazz basses and not just for the money. The neck on mine was nice, a few sharpish edges that was easily sorted and the red looks exc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 59 minutes ago, Bobo_08 said: .. this is the Harley Benton JB-62 thread... It's a Harley Benton JB-62 😊 I thought he couldn't get anything other than sunburst so thought it was a different brand...just re-read...I'm too tired, time to get off the Internet...Miles out. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 I'm tempted to get a second one strung with flats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 2 hours ago, jezzaboy said: Hey mate. I had a black one and they are great Jazz basses and not just for the money. The neck on mine was nice, a few sharpish edges that was easily sorted and the red looks exc. Thanks Gerry, Hope you're keeping well. I've got a MV-4P/J in shell pink. Was so impressed with it I decided to go for a Jazz as well. I think the red/tort/rosewood with matching headstock looks the best of the lot. Ordered a set of flatwounds at the same time and I've got some covers to put on it too. Crazy cheap! Keir 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 07/04/2023 at 20:28, neil___lien said: Cool!! Let us know how U like it when U get it! Ah and also: how heavy is it? Hehe Will do. fwiw my MV-4P/J with the Gotohs is 9lb 14oz. On 07/04/2023 at 23:17, Bobo_08 said: I'm tempted to get a second one strung with flats. I'm tempted to get a second in oly white and string it with roundwounds 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobo_08 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 56 minutes ago, dub_junkie said: Will do. fwiw my MV-4P/J with the Gotohs is 9lb 14oz. I'm tempted to get a second in oly white and string it with roundwounds 🙂 9lbs 14oz approx 4.4kg that's not bad at all considering it is an Alder body, very close to the weight of some of the Poplar models! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil___lien Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Hello everyone! Any news from those of U who did buy this model? I am thinking of getting one as it's what i can afford right now! Unless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Mines (the Dakota red) is being delivered today. I had to put the delivery back from Monday as I've been away. I'll update later today with weight,pics etc 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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