Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series w/Bag

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Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series w/Bag

Harley Benton

HB-35 CH Vintage Series w/Bag

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538019
Model: HB-35 CH Vintage Series w/Bag
Price: $240.90

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The HB-35 CH is a fantastic entry point into the semi-hollow world, offering a surprisingly mature tone and comfortable feel at an affordable price. It's perfect for gigging musicians, students, or anyone wanting that vintage vibe without the premium price tag. The build quality is solid for the cost, though some components might be upgrade candidates down the line.

Product Description

Harley Benton HB-35 CH Vintage Series w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HB-35 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
  • Thomann Semihollow Guitar Gigbag

*Gig bag*, Suitable for semi-hollow body electric guitar models, Foam padding: 20 mm, Backpack straps, Two outside pockets, Internal dimensions (L x W x H): 113 x 45 x 7.5 cm

PROS
  • • Maple body & arched top deliver a surprisingly resonant and airy tone.
  • • Canadian maple neck provides comfortable playability and good sustain.
  • • Vintage-style humbuckers offer a warm, thick sound ideal for blues and rock.
  • • The mahogany sustain block adds focus and cuts through the hollow body resonance.
CONS
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
  • • The cherry high-gloss finish, while attractive, is prone to fingerprints and smudges.
  • • The shorter scale length (628mm) might feel cramped for players with larger hands.

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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 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a semi-hollow

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Frequently Asked Questions

While Ibanez and Yamaha often offer more modern features, the HB-35 CH nails the vintage aesthetic and tone exceptionally well, providing a warmer, more classic sound.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 42mm nut width might feel a touch wide for very small hands; it's generally manageable for most players though.
Absolutely, the standard humbucker size means you can swap them out easily for a different sound, making it a great platform for tonal experimentation.

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