Harley Benton MV-4PJ Gotoh - Pure Precision Power at the Perfect Price - LowEndLobster Review

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Hey Everyone! Today we are reviewing the third and final member of Harley Benton's Modern Vintage bass lineup - The MV-4PJ Gotoh! Featuring a gorgeous burgundy mist finish, bound and blocked roasted maple neck with laurel fingerboard, and a ridiculous sounding P pickup, this budget beast brings the bottom end! Let's check it out!
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@vincentmorelli1013 Год назад

Don't understand why they discontinued all the nice finishes. Those were largely what made these appealing.

@SchismaticProductions Год назад

I think the same. I wonder if it is some copyright or cost issue? I notice the same happened with their J-45op series.

@mauricemusician7636 Год назад

Most likely cost or supply. Basic colors are plentiful and cheap from multiple suppliers, while cool uncommon colors might not be consistently available at appropriate prices

@braddietzmusic2429 Год назад

Agree 100%.

@braddietzmusic2429 Год назад

The color makes ALL the difference here. The Burgundy Mist Metallic is the only color I’d want this instrument in, and not the other two colors. For the price, and despite only four strings, I think I’d be willing to pull the trigger on one… in the Burgundy Mist Metallic finish. I hope Harley Benton reconsiders their color selections moving forward.

@shipsahoy1793 Год назад

It was pretty stupid. I think everybody’s getting pretty sick of the black, white, red, and Sunburst electric guitars and basses with cheap pick guards.👨🏻

@egroegmcdonald9870 Год назад

One of the things I really admire about Thomann is their customer service. They have (in the few times I've needed it) always been quick to respond and worked to keep me happy. That not only keeps me coming back but also has me telling others to give them a try..

@themigwel6185 Год назад

Yep, their service is top notch and they are quick to respond.

@DW-zi6ht Год назад

I grabbed one of these a few months ago (in Daphne blue) and am very happy with it. I did replace the pickups with some old (late 80's!) Bartolini's I had kicking around and shielded the cavities. It is a monster of a bass especially for the price and I find myself picking it over other more pricey basses.

@pilummurialis6490 Год назад

What speaker did you run it out of?

@johndelong9230 Год назад

Of all the basses you have demonstrated you sound most at ease on this one. Just the way you moved on the fretboard was outstanding. I'm sure the electronics are not on par with high end instruments but you gave that one a superb test drive.

@LowEndLobster Год назад

Thank you! I was feeling especially good in this vid ahaha

@AnthoCMusic Год назад

These models of HB are made in Indonesia :) Harley Benton made a huge step up in quality since they are made in Indonesia and not longer in China. It's a good way to see if the Harley Benton you looking for will be good or not ;) I own this MV-4PJ Gotoh since January, it's a truly happiness to play !

@LowEndLobster Год назад

Thank you for the info! Where did you find that?

@nerkoids Год назад

Their higher end instruments are indeed made in Indonesia, but their more 'budget' models seem to have transitioned from China to Vietnam.

@christopherfidler3019 Год назад

Thomann has been testing US distribution through a Harley Benton Reverb Store for those that don't know. Thanks for the review :)

@kevin.caudle2185 Год назад

Thanks for info bro

@TwangThang57 Год назад

I purchased this model in vintage 3 tone sunburst a month or so ago and could not be happier with the quality of this bass. I got lucky on weight too, mine comes in dead on 9lbs. I wanted a PB, but as you know, HB did not make one in this series. Since I’ve never been a fan of JB bridge pickups, I removed it and rewired the bass as a PB with upgraded wiring, pots, cap, knobs, shielding ……as well as fabricating a wooden cover to hide the JB pickup rout. I was originally going to replace the P pickup, but it sounds so good now, I don’t feel a need. Getting rid of all that extra crap in the circuit has made a huge improvement in clarity and tone!

@jeffmcbride2365 Год назад

Thanks for telling the weight for us older players!

@keithjackson4990 Год назад

Lobster, you have just about sold this HB bass to me! I think I’m going to pull the trigger on this bass. Many thanks on the review!

@longdongbongchong Год назад

Esp if the weight is down, youre gonna be very happy with it.

@ConstantineIsslamow Год назад

You can't beat the price. Great looking and sounding. Thanks for sharing with us.

@thefool2007 Год назад

Nice looks, tone has nice attack and bite. Has its own sonic thing going on and doesn’t sound cheap. Pickups are decent- wow. P pup sounds plump and has nice mids. Burpy J pup also has a good vibe. Nice bite when combined. And looks are two thumbs up. That color kills. Would use that on stage no problem.

@Starflyer0059 Год назад

a nice pair of Aguilar 60s PJ's or a EMG GZR would be the ultimate upgrade for this bass.

@groseromedia Год назад

Man, I love these basses. I picked up a burgundy mist and a daphne blue, changed the pups and changed the bridges to gotoh bridges to match the tuners. Overall - I'm very pleased with how they play. I'm glad I snagged them while I could!

@themigwel6185 Год назад

What bridge model did you use?

@groseromedia Год назад

@@themigwel6185 Gotoh 201B-4 - direct fit and it comes in gold, chrome and a cool metallic black.

@themigwel6185 Год назад

@@groseromedia nice, thanks.

@AudioNyq Год назад

Well done for talking about balance (on and off strap). That's one thing that most reviewers omit, but imo it's a make or break feature when it comes to enjoyment playing. (and yes that P pickup sounds terrific).

@michaelheintz1349 Год назад

I have one in shell pink, great value for what you pay. I predict that Harley Benton will eventually market a $700-$800 Bass that will make $1500 Basses look ridiculous.

@sleamsleamvideos7857 Год назад

That's what I'm waiting for... Kinda wanna let 'em clone my hooky bass vi ;-)

@VeitLehmann Год назад

I recently fell in love with that burgundy mist/tortoise color combination, especially with the matching headstock and dark bound fretboard with blocks! It's really a pity that they discontinued it. If I find a used MV4-MSB in that color, It'll be hard for me to resist buying it!

@crystalwaveable Год назад

I bought mine 6 months ago and am so glad I did as it was this colour that swung the deal. It's my first bass and it's nice to see it get such high praise from Mr. Low End.

@themigwel6185 Год назад

Mine is in the mail. Will swap the GZR in when it arrives.

@DolemiteSammich Год назад

That bass sounds great. I personally would not have had an issue with that tiny chip on that grade of instrument as long as it played well enough but that is cool they accommodated.

@RDog4484 Год назад

I wanted one of the Seafoam finished models so badly. I regret not pulling the trigger.

@weightlessfilms5651 Год назад

Very nice! I've got a late '90's early '00's Fender Deluxe Precision bass (USA) with a similar finish. It's got active electronics and two J-pickups. I replaced the pick guard with a mirrored-purple. It's a shame Harley Benton discontinued that finish, it looks stellar. Block inlays and binding look great. Quality tuners and bridge. I bet with a pick-up and electronics upgrade that bass would be really killer.

@BassAdvisor Год назад

I suspect they just ordered a big batch of all colors and now there are a few finishes available. When they sell out all units a new complete batch will come. I hope so...

@charlescowan6121 8 месяцев назад

I'm thinking about picking up a jb 75 fl. What I have seen is that these budget instruments are worth every penny!

@lawrencebyrdsong7570 9 месяцев назад

Pj combines the best of best worlds for bassist. Best tone ever

@paulizzyrollins Год назад

I have this model and the surf green one. I really like them for the money. I agree with the pick-up opinion here. I tend to roll the J pickup down to about half. The green one has more of a gloss finish on the body and can stick a little to clothing. But as you say for the price, they are very good.

@JohnAldenDavis Год назад

I wish they had some Gotoh series 5 strings 😩

@MisterBrain Год назад

Bought one of these quite recently. Great value and sounds good too. There aren't many good budget short-scale basses around.

@sicilianmammalian Год назад

The jazz pup adds the cut out for its replacement 🤣

@LowEndLobster Год назад

LOL

@MegaJugganot Год назад

I wish they still had the purple and green finishes... It's unique color is its only real selling point for someone who isn't looking for either a starter bass or a project...That's not to say it sounds bad or anything. I'm just talking about a unique selling points. For someone just starting out (particularly if they're in Europe) it looks like it would be a wonderful starter or backup. I'm more talking about for established players who already have multiple instruments. I mean I don't really need another bass at the moment...but for around $250, sign me up! But with only black and sunburst to choose from...you can get those anywhere, and honestly sunburst on a headstock just kind a weirds me out for some reason...

@qwertyqwerty-pp8fi Год назад

I bought MV-4PJ 2 months ago. It's my first bass. The bass looks and sounds great. But J pickup is so noisy, even I use PJ together. So I use P pickup and it sounds awesome.

@maciejk4437 Год назад

Recently bought one in shell pink (a few days before they discontinued it). So far I'm absolutely in love with this thing, apart from the really mediocre j pickup, but I plan to change it for something a bit better in the future.

@maccormac_ Год назад

Got this one barely used a month ago: went to some jamsessions and gigs with it. Very nice to set up, very good feel on the neck and the tuners and a badass P-Bass sound. J-Pickup ist thin and i only use it as a kind of low cut eq to dial it in in certan sections of songs. Tone control feels heavy but responsive. It actually plays almost as good and totally tunes better than my vintage Fender P. I am amazed that you can get as good of an instrument at that price point. Definetly recommended for any beginner, I wish these would have been out there when I was starting. Finish on mine is flawless, which also really surprised me.:D Great review, I totally agree with your opinion on this amazing budget P-Bass.

@lawrencebyrdsong7570 9 месяцев назад

I would most likely replace that jazz pick up with a Seymour Duncan quarter pound pickup that was really open up the lows and midrange

@Asp0321 Год назад

Hi Lobster! Love the reviews. I was wondering if you would be up for reviewing any of the HB 25th anniversary editions? They’re pricer ofc, but I’m wondering if they’re worth it?

@wafflehousemafia3814 Год назад

The reality is,....the 25th anniversary models are exactly the same as the CC-62, that Lobster just reviewed. The only difference is that a regular CC body is made from poplar while the 25th Anniv. model is made from alder.

@mr_ozzio5095 Год назад

Just imagen if they had gone with a P and M/M pick up.....🤯 Very nice bass for the money and looks killer too🎸

@themigwel6185 Год назад

The 25th anniversary model has one with a MM and it looks so nice.

@trueknowledgeispower 3 месяца назад

HB has re-released all the Gotoh series with all the colors for 2024......even in burgundy mist.

@revlewisrees9880 Год назад

I’ve never understood the PJ configuration. And, aesthetically, I don’t like them either. I agree with you regarding the discontinuation of the cool colours.

@Funkybassuk Год назад

If I was starting out today, I’d probably get one of these 👍🏽

@SisterRose Год назад

I just wish they weren't so heavy, and of course they didn't discontinue the finishes(I also don't like the Tort with some of these colours as I said in the discord). Hopefully them discontinuing them is a sign they'll be doing a new round of Gotoh Basses - hopefully with a fix for the Mustang-style.

@andrewrobertson3737 Год назад

Yeah would love to see double p pick ups too i bet that would be up there,sounds great for the price though.

@meyersguitars2196 Год назад

Looks great and sounds good. I would lower the j pup a little to help harshness

@egroegmcdonald9870 Год назад

I love that color. Too bad it's discontinued. That color was going to be my justification for adding another bass to the herd.

@davecarty6503 Год назад

ditto 😊

@basstelkeller Год назад

Nice video and nice bass! I was lucky enough to get one in daphne blue 😊 and just uploaded a video on it. I like the high mids the bridge PU adds to the sound, but I wouldn‘t really solo it…

@kurtoppenlander3205 Год назад

I think some geezer butler would sound really good on this bass. Great review, thanks for sharing!!!

@barackmycat9448 Год назад

Smooth neck and frets are a big plus in my book. I can`t put down my CNZ mini bass.

@UglyChe Год назад

I got a little excited when I saw yours, post-mod, on Reverb. Then I saw it sold already...

@LowEndLobster Год назад

They never last

@TheCrusader1099 Год назад

Got this exact bass! In this colour! Mine came at 4,1 kg . Awesome quality for the Bass! Neck is too thin for my taste

@jajangteu2449 Год назад

Nice vid. Would love to see you reviewing bacchus p bass.

@BuckPucker Год назад

Nice Donny Benet shirt Lobstah

@samuelbrainsample Год назад

I'm finding out about how sensitive I am to the curvature of the backside of the neck. My Squier Jazzes seem more round on the back and the Squire Precisions seem to be more flat but on the serial # lookup for these basses, Fender describes both as having 'C' neck profiles. I favor the feel of the Precisions (and the tone). HB describes this bass as having a "D" neck profile. I'm sure I'll find it immediately after submitting this comment, but so far I've not found anything yet in FAQs. I'll email HB too but I wonder what your expert opinion is on the overall curvature of the neck.

@paultraynorbsc627 Год назад

Nice review Lobster 🦞🎶🎸🎵

@samuelbrainsample Год назад

I'll be looking for a double-P from them, hopefully, and a review from your channel.

@SisterRose Год назад

I'd probably try and find a humbucking J-style pickup for this bass, give it a real throaty sound. you seem to really like the P Pickup so I'd keep it and Shield the bass! I think that the J Pickup in this is maybe just basically there as a treble boost for the P pickup - turning it on like 50% at most probably does help for Slap. Also the neck slaps a lot better than on my PB-Shorty, which I find hard to slap on.

@anotherrandombassguitarcha9482 Год назад

If the P pickups are louder than the jazz bridge pickup,......I typically back off the height of the P pickups till the volumes of bridge and neck are about even with just a slight increase in the bridge. Regarding the availability of these colors, this almost sounds like the limited edition crap HardLuck Kings pulls. The 25th Anniversary firemist gold jazz bass has been removed from the Harley Benton website and current is not available at all. CORRECTION: The Firemist model is currently available again.

@nerkoids Год назад

The Modern Vintage Gotoh series will eventually be discontinued. I've assumed at first it was because of the GB-7 tuning machines being a discontinued model. I've seen that written elsewhere too - the black and sunburst versions are probably just the last of the stock that's left. It would not surprise me if they brought this series back, but with different Gotoh tuning machines with a slightly upped price. I'd be curious what tuning machines they could find that wouldn't make these neck-dive city (considering their lightweight tuning machines are not cheap).

@joermnyc Год назад

Matching headstock at this price is crazy. Fender would only do that on something 10 times the price.

@RogerW77 3 месяца назад

Now that Harley Benton has released new models, will you be reviewing the new MV-4P bass in Burgundy Mist?

@MrVinB Год назад

Same discontinuing seems to be happening to the MV-4MSB, which is a shame because that seemed like one of the best affordable short scale options.

@TheDarkKnight73 Год назад

sounds nice,

@shipsahoy1793 Год назад

That PJ bass is typical of cheap PJ’s. With the P pickup only, it’s fairly quiet regardless of tone setting, but any use of J pickup requires the tone down to tame the noise.👨🏻

@PerezBroz-p5o Год назад

I have been looking for the HB 60 WB but it’s been sold out forever. I wish I could get my hands on one.

@alexanderlyon Год назад

Does anybody know if there's a 5-string version of this? I love the PJ pickup set up but I'm looking for a 5-string.

@jasoncherry3404 4 месяца назад

This bass seems like a great bass that only needs an upgrade to the pickups and it would be ready for the stage. That finish is sweet too, I just asked Harley Benton about a couple of their bass lines and they said a couple were being reissued so hopefully this one comes back with that sweet purple and two P pickups. 🤣🎸

@jamesreynolds4487 Год назад

If you ever sell this bass hit me up, I will definitely buy it. I’ve been looking for one in that color.

@ewetoo Год назад

Maybe get another J pup, or check the wiring, it sounds like it might be out of phase maybe? That P is fine though.

@mandalorthedeaf1237 Год назад

I don't know why, but in my ears, the bridge PUs on Harley Benton always fall a bit short compared to the neck PUs on the same instrument. I had this with my enhanced five string thingy (reversed P and humbucker) and with my Gotoh Jazz as well, although not as obvious on the Jazz.

@shipsahoy1793 Год назад

I was expecting you to laugh again, and you plaused and said “very nice” and that made me laugh!🤣🤣

@shellb7549 Год назад

Hey there's only Sunburst left now of this and the jazz bass version so all things being equal, subjective I know but which would you recommend or have a preference for out of the two PJ or J?

@LowEndLobster Год назад

Great question! TBH the PJ here is the best out of the box. The Roswell J pickups are kind of meh.... but this P pickup is the bees knees. As a mod platform, probably the J as a set of pickups will take that bass a long way. If you want a bass that you don't want to mod, this PJ is probably the better choice.

@bnutz3k Год назад

I'm mildly annoyed that it's called the "Gotoh" and has a Sung Il bridge and not a Gotoh bridge to match the Gotoh tuners on a bass called Gotoh. Sung Il is fine and all, but gott dang. 😅

@Starflyer0059 Год назад

A high mass gotoh bridge is a $50 upgrade. I have their 50's P bass and thats the only upgrade i did as i couldnt intonate it if my life depended on it.

@martindewhurst2485 Год назад

People can be snobby about pick playing, but when you hear a P-Bass pick tone like that, it’s hard not to appreciate. Lobster was certainly enjoying it 😁 Double-P all day, though. Double reverse P, even better

@LowEndLobster Год назад

Thanks Martin! I reaaaaallly appreciate the picked P tone on this one. Even when I was editing I made a stank face

@martindewhurst2485 Год назад

@@LowEndLobster Lol! On the UK rave scene, it’s simply known as ‘Bass Face’