Harley Benton BendolinE Seafoam Green
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Harley Benton
BendolinE Seafoam Green
Product Info
Article Number:
528759
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
BendolinE Seafoam Green
Category:
Mandolins
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton BendolinE is a seriously fun, budget-friendly option for players wanting to explore the 12-string mandolin sound. It's surprisingly playable with a comfortable neck, and the pickups give you a bright, cutting tone perfect for bluegrass, country, or even some quirky pop. A great entry point for beginners or a fun project instrument for experienced players.
Product Description
- Harley Benton BendolinE Seafoam Green
- 12-String E-Mandolin
- Construction: Solidbody T-Style
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Neck profile: C
- Body binding on top and back
- Scale length: 395 mm (15.5")
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico single coils
- 1 Tone and 1 volume control
- 3-Way selector switch
- White pickguard
- Tuning: E-e - one octave higher
- Strings: 008/008 - 010/010 - 013/013 - 012/022 - 014/032 - 022/042
- Colour: Seafoam Green
PROS
- • Solid basswood body offers surprising resonance and warmth for the price.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and a unique look.
- • Alnico single coils deliver a bright, articulate tone suitable for bluegrass and beyond.
- • Compact scale length (15.5") makes it easier to handle, especially for smaller players.
CONS
- • Basswood, while resonant, lacks the premium tonal complexity of mahogany or maple.
- • The 12-string tuning stability might require more frequent adjustments and setup.
- • Purpleheart can be prone to slight color changes over time with exposure to UV light.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Style
Solidbody T-Style E-Mandolin
Top Wood
Basswood
Back & Sides
Basswood
Strings
008/008 - 010/010 - 013/013 - 012/022 - 014/032 - 022/042
Scale Length
395 mm (15.5")
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs (2.0 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' shape is a bit more modern and feels a little rounder than many traditional mandolin necks, offering a more familiar experience for guitarists.
While the tuners are adequate, 12-string mandolins are inherently more sensitive; a professional setup and quality strings are recommended for gigging reliability.
It's a different beast entirely – the E-tuning and 12-string configuration produce a brighter, more jangly sound, lacking the warmer, more traditional tone of a high-end A-style mandolin.
