Head to head
Harley Benton MB-5LH SBK vs Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK
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 MB-5LH SBK wins on
- Better playability (72 vs 64)
Harley Benton PB-Shorty BK wins on
- Lower price ($108 vs $162)
Scorecard
| Metric | MB-5LH SBK | PB-Shorty BK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 63 |
| Build | 58 | 58 |
| Playability | 72 | 64 |
| Sound | 63 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | MB-5LH SBK | PB-Shorty BK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | — | Poplar |
| Neck wood | — | Maple |
| Fretboard | — | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | 19 |
| Scale | 34.02" | 30" |
| Pickups | Humbucker with coil split | One PB-style split coil |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $162 | $108 |
| Finish | Matte Black | Black, high-gloss |
| Fretboard radius | 350 mm | — |
| Neck profile | D | Modern "C" |
| Nut width | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 762 mm |
| String gauges | .045 - .130 | — |
| Suitable Gig Bag | — | Art. #142777# (not included) |
| Suitable Replacement Strings | — | Art. #205074# and art. #238524# (not included) |