Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black Bundle

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Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black Bundle

Harley Benton

EAX-500TL Black Bundle

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 543972
Model: EAX-500TL Black Bundle
Price: $203.50

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This Harley Benton is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile acoustic-electric. The spruce top and sapele body combo gives it a balanced tone, and the Fishman pickup system is surprisingly good for the price. It’s a fantastic option for beginners or gigging musicians on a budget who need a reliable and playable instrument.

Product Description

Harley Benton EAX-500TL Black Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
  • Millenium GS-2001 A

*Robust Acoustic Guitar Stand*, Compact size and very stable, Rubber tubing protects the instrument, Colour: Black

*Not suitable for long-term use for guitars with nitrocellulose lacquer finish!*, the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a bright, responsive voice with good projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the top's brightness.
  • • Fishman Presys II pickup system provides a surprisingly clean and usable amplified tone.
  • • Bone nut and saddle contribute to improved sustain and clarity compared to plastic alternatives.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet and feel less 'acoustic' to some.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel a little less premium than mahogany or maple.
  • • Gig bag, while adequate, isn't the most robust protection for frequent travel.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Purpleheart
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys II pickup system with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) - Estimated based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a solid performer for the price, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of premium systems. Expect a cleaner, less colored amplified sound than some boutique options.
The 43mm nut width is fairly standard, but the Okoume neck profile tends to be a bit thinner and more modern, which should suit most hand sizes.
It's a handy feature for quick tuning, but it can be susceptible to interference from other stage electronics; best to use a dedicated tuner for critical situations.

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