For sale: Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series (Five String) - £80 pickup only please - *SOLD* £80 Lincoln

[rbatts2000]

For sale: a five-string Harley Benton MB-5 SBK Deluxe Series, purchased about a year ago when I decided to try my hand at five-string basses. The plan was that if I got along with it, I'd eventually upgrade to a long-term, higher-end model. Now that I’ve moved on to a five-string Sire Precision - and have developed the inevitable itch for the four-string version of the Sire - my Director of Finance (a.k.a. the wife) has ruled that one bass must go before another can come in. Hence the sale!

 

The bass has never left my smoke-free home and is in near-mint condition, with only a couple of very minor marks on the back of the neck from a guitar stand (see relevant image). Strings have been replaced with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 45-130.

 

Pickup from the Lincoln area, though I can also arrange pickup in Milton Keynes, as my wife occasionally works on campus at the Open University.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Edited 11 hours ago by rbatts2000

[binky_bass]

I'm in Lincoln Tuesday night/Wednesday morning - where abouts are you? 

[ash]

These are great value for money basses. 

[rbatts2000]

Oops - duplicate post

Edited November 17, 2025 by rbatts2000
Duplicate post

[rbatts2000]

15 hours ago, binky_bass said:

I'm in Lincoln Tuesday night/Wednesday morning - where abouts are you? 

Hi @binky_bass! We're in North Hykeham.

[ricksterphil]

Hi 

What's the string spacing at the bridge please?

[rbatts2000]

35 minutes ago, ricksterphil said:

Hi 

What's the string spacing at the bridge please?

The Thomann website states 19mm. Here’s a photo I’ve just taken if it helps. In all my 30 years of playing bass, I’ve never once thought about this particular measurement! 😆

Edited November 17, 2025 by rbatts2000

[ricksterphil]

Thanks 

 

I've discovered that for a five string I need wide spacing

 

pmd you

Edited November 17, 2025 by ricksterphil

[King Tut]

What’s the weight please?

[chris_b]

The string space at the bridge looks more like 14 or 15mm

[rbatts2000]

2 hours ago, King Tut said:

What’s the weight please?

I’m in the office at the moment, so I’ll give it a weigh when I get home this evening. 

[rbatts2000]

@King Tut

I’ve done the scientific weigh myself three times, weigh me and the bass three times, and then take the average difference between the two, and the bass weighs 4.4kg (or 9.7lbs for those who prefer old money). 

[Gank Bass]

Is this still available?

[rbatts2000]

15 hours ago, Gank Bass said:

Is this still available?

@Gank Bass Good morning. Yes, this is still available and looking for a new home.

Edited December 5, 2025 by rbatts2000
Tagging Gank Bass

[Graham_C]

no chance of shipping, no?

[rbatts2000]

19 hours ago, Graham_C said:

no chance of shipping, no?

@Graham_C I’ve sent you a PM/DM

[Pinball]

I saw one of these being used live earlier this year at a small festival. It did the job well. Bargain I would say. GLWTS