Harley Benton HB-20R
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Harley Benton
HB-20R
Product Info
Article Number:
147167
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-20R
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Combos
Price:
$86.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HB-20R is an incredible value if you're a bedroom player or need a practice amp on the go. Don't expect high-end tones, but the clean channel is surprisingly usable, and the overdrive adds a little grit for basic rhythms. Perfect for beginners or anyone needing a truly affordable, portable solution.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB-20R
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Power: 20 Watts
- Equipped with: 8" Custom Voiced Speaker
- TEC - tube-emulating circut
- Switch for channel selection - Overdrive / Boost channel
- Gain-control
- Volume controls for overdrive and clean channel
- 3-Band EQ with controls for bass
- mids
- treble
- Reverb control (digital type)
- Headphone output
- Aux input
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 380 x 340 x 175 mm
- Weight: 7 kg
PROS
- • Surprisingly decent clean tone for a budget combo amp
- • TEC circuit adds a usable, if subtle, warmth
- • Compact size and lightweight make it very portable
- • Aux input allows for easy jamming with backing tracks
CONS
- • 8-inch speaker severely limits low-end extension and volume
- • Overdrive channel lacks nuanced character, sounds fairly generic
- • Digital reverb is basic and can sound artificial at higher settings
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Speaker
8in Custom Voiced Speaker
Channels
2 (Clean & Overdrive)
Effects
Digital Reverb
EQ
3-Band (Bass, Mids, Treble)
Weight
7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It rounds off the harshness of the solid-state circuitry, adding a touch of perceived tube-like warmth, but it's not a convincing emulation.
No, the overdrive is fairly mild and best suited for classic rock or blues rhythms; it won't handle high-gain metal tones.
While possible, the 8-inch speaker and limited power make it less than ideal for recording; a higher quality mic and interface would be a better investment.
