Head to head
Harley Benton MM-84A SB vs Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK
The verdict
The Harley Benton MM-84A SB and Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK are closely matched overall — 67 to 67 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton MM-84A SB wins on
No standout advantage.
Harley Benton PB-Shorty SBK wins on
- Better playability (78 vs 72)
- Lower price ($130 vs $206)
Scorecard
| Metric | MM-84A SB | PB-Shorty SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 72 | 78 |
| Sound | 63 | 60 |
| Value | 77 | 77 |
Full specifications
| Spec | MM-84A SB | PB-Shorty SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Canadian maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Maple | Laurel |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 34" | 30" |
| Pickups | 2 x Roswell MFR4 MM Big Pole MM-Style humbuckers with coil split and active preamp | PB-style split coil (middle) |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $206 | $130 |
| Bridge | DLX diecast | — |
| Controls | Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass | — |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst (high-gloss) | Satin Black |
| Fretboard radius | 350 mm (13.78") | 350 mm |
| Hardware | DLX chrome | — |
| Neck profile | D | Modern C |
| Nut width | 42 mm | — |
| Scale length | 864 mm (34") | 762 mm (short scale) |
| Top wood | Flamed maple | — |
| Tuners | DLX vintage style | — |
| String gauges | — | .040 - .095 |
| Suitable Gig Bag | — | Article #142777# (not included) |
| Suitable Replacement Strings | — | Article #205074# / article #238524# |