Introducing MV-4JB BassTheWorld Signature

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Following the massive success of the premium MV-4JB Plus, we are thrilled to announce the next chapter of our BassTheWorld collaboration. We are proud to unveil the new Harley Benton MV-4JB BassTheWorld Signature. This model is designed to deliver the iconic feel, stunning aesthetics, and punchy tone of the original collaboration to a much wider audience of players.

The BassTheWorld Collaboration Continues

Visually, the new MV-4JB BassTheWorld Signature immediately stands out thanks to its Shell Pink finish, matching headstock, and classic 3-ply parchment pickguard. Combined with pearloid block inlays and crème neck binding, the instrument carries a timeless offset-inspired look while still feeling fresh and modern.

The body is crafted from American alder and paired with a smooth modern tapered heel that allows effortless access to the upper frets. Whether you are playing intricate fills or locking into grooves higher up the neck, the transition feels natural and unrestricted.

Just like the premium MV-4JB Plus, this signature model was developed with practical everyday usability in mind. The caramelised Canadian hard rock maple neck features a comfortable modern soft-D profile, while the laurel fingerboard offers a smooth playing surface with a familiar feel. Glow-in-the-dark side markers make navigation on darker stages significantly easier, and the spoke wheel truss rod adjustment allows quick neck tweaks without unnecessary hassle.

Punchy, Articulate Tone

At the heart of the MV-4JB BassTheWorld Signature sits a pair of Tesla VR-1B Alnico 5 single-coil pickups. The result is a punchy, articulate, and vintage-inspired tone with plenty of clarity and dynamic response. From fingerstyle grooves and slap lines to more aggressive picked tones, the bass remains versatile across a wide range of genres and playing styles.

Specifications

Body: American alder with smooth modern tapered heel
Bolt-on neck: Caramelised Canadian hard rock maple with roseacer skunk stripe
Fingerboard: Laurel
Pearloid block fingerboard inlays
Fluorescent side markers
Neck profile: modern soft D – Thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm, at 12th fret: 23 mm
Matching headstock
Double action truss rod with adjustment wheel
Cream-coloured neck binding
Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12″)
Scale: 864 mm (34″)
Nut width: 38 mm (1.49″)
White graphite nut
20 medium 2.9 mm nickel frets
Pickups: 2 Tesla VR-1B Alnico 5 single coils (middle and bridge)
2 Volume and 1 tone controls
3-ply parchment pickguard
Sung Il WB401CR bridge with brass saddles
String spacing: 20 mm
Die-cast JB-350 machine heads with 22:1 gear ratio
Chrome hardware
Strings: Daddario EXL165 .045 – .105