Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series
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Harley Benton
HB-35 CH Vintage Series
Product Info
Article Number:
362657
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-35 CH Vintage Series
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton HB-35 CH is a seriously impressive package for the money. It nails that vintage semi-hollow vibe – think classic Gibson ES-335 tones – without the premium price tag. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a versatile, warm-sounding guitar for blues, rock, or even jazz.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Hb35 Ch 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
- Chrome hardware
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Closed die-cast machine heads
- Stringing: Harley Benton .010 - .046
- Colour: Cherry high-gloss
PROS
- • Maple/Mahogany construction delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone.
- • Vintage-style humbuckers provide a thick, punchy sound ideal for rock and blues.
- • Canadian maple neck offers a comfortable, playable feel with a familiar profile.
- • Binding and arched top give a more premium aesthetic than the price suggests.
CONS
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a little budget-oriented and might benefit from upgrades.
- • The semi-hollow body can be prone to feedback at higher volumes without careful EQ.
- • Amaranth fretboard, while nice, can be a bit harder than rosewood for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple 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 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – typical for a semi-hollow
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Frequently Asked Questions
The HB-35 CH often offers better hardware and a more refined feel for the price, though the brand recognition isn't the same. The Harley Benton's mahogany block provides a more focused, warmer tone than some all-maple competitors.
The neck profile is a comfortable, vintage 'C' shape, but it's slightly narrower than some modern necks. Players with very large hands might find it a tad snug, but most will find it quite playable.
Absolutely. The standard humbuckers are decent, but the guitar is easily adaptable – the pickup routings are standard, so swapping them for higher-output or boutique options is straightforward.
