Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
HB-35 BK Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
362658
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-35 BK Vintage Series
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HB-35 is a surprisingly capable semi-hollow offering a vintage vibe at an incredibly affordable price. It's a fantastic option for players wanting that warm, resonant tone for blues, classic rock, and jazz, especially those on a tight budget who want a decent-feeling and sounding instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB-35 BK Vintage Series
- Electric Guitar
- Vintage series
- Build: Semi-hollow with mahogany sustain block (Entandrophragma cylindricum) and F-holes
- Body: Maple
- Arched top
- Set-in neck: Canadian maple
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Dot fretboard inlays
- Cream binding on the body and neck
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 Vintage-style humbuckers
- 3-Way pickup selector
- 2 Volume knobs and 2 tone knobs
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Enclosed die-cast machine heads
- Strings: Harley Benton .010 - .046
- Colour: Black high gloss
PROS
- • Maple top provides bright, articulate tones with a pleasing resonance.
- • Canadian maple neck offers comfortable playability and stability.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers deliver a warm, thick sound ideal for rock and blues.
- • Chrome hardware and cream binding elevate the aesthetic for a classic look.
CONS
- • Mahogany sustain block, while functional, may slightly dampen higher frequencies.
- • Amaranth fretboard can feel harder than rosewood for some players.
- • The high-gloss finish might be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple top with Mahogany sustain block
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Vintage-style Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a semi-hollow
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HB-35's construction is solid for the price, but it won't match a Gibson's premium materials or meticulous assembly; expect slightly more fret buzz or minor cosmetic imperfections.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps; just be mindful of the wiring configuration when installing new ones.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, but it's slightly narrower than some modern guitars, so players with very large hands might find it a little snug.
