Head to head
Harley Benton JB DIY-KIT vs Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK
The verdict
The Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK comes out ahead overall — 66 to 63 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton JB DIY-KIT wins on
- Lower price ($108 vs $162)
Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK wins on
- Better playability (72 vs 64)
Scorecard
| Metric | JB DIY-KIT | MB-5LH SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 66 |
| Build | 58 | 58 |
| Playability | 64 | 72 |
| Sound | 60 | 63 |
| Value | 73 | 76 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB DIY-KIT | MB-5LH SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Okoume (wood colour may vary) | — |
| Neck wood | Maple | — |
| Fretboard | Laurel | — |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 34.02" | 34.02" |
| Pickups | 2 single coils | Humbucker with coil split |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $108 | $162 |
| Finish | Natural | Matte Black |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | — |
| Hardware | Chrome | — |
| Note | A certain degree of manual skill is required for successful assembly, as is some initial experience with painting work. | — |
| Nut width | 38 mm | 45 mm |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 864 mm |
| Fretboard radius | — | 350 mm |
| Neck profile | — | D |
| String gauges | — | .045 - .130 |