Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black
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Harley Benton
EAX-500TL Black
Product Info
Article Number:
369832
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
EAX-500TL Black
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton EAX-500TL is a seriously impressive package for the money. The grand auditorium body shape offers a comfortable feel and a surprisingly versatile voice, making it great for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a stage-ready acoustic. The Fishman pickup system is a real bonus, providing a decent amplified signal right out of the box.
Product Description
- Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Body binding: coffee /cream
- Neck binding: cream
- EAX rosette design
- Dual action truss rod
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Black hardware
- Die-cast machine heads
- Fishman Presys II pickup system with built-in tuner
- Strings: D'Addario EXP-16 .012 - .052
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprisingly balanced and articulate tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain.
- • Fishman Presys II pickup offers a usable, integrated amplified sound.
- • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity.
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can feel a bit plasticky and reflect light intensely.
- • Okoume neck might feel slightly less stable than mahogany for some players.
- • Purpleheart fingerboard can be a bit harder on the fingers initially.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys II with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid entry-level system; don't expect premium sound, but it’s perfectly functional for smaller gigs and practice.
The 43mm nut width provides ample space, and the neck profile is fairly standard – a comfortable 'C' shape that most players will find accessible.
The die-cast tuners are a significant upgrade over cheaper options, providing reliable tuning stability under normal playing conditions.
