Harley Benton HB-40R
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Harley Benton
HB-40R
Product Info
Article Number:
147168
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB-40R
Category:
Solid-State Guitar Combos
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
For the price, the HB-40R is a remarkable little combo. The clean channel is surprisingly good, and the overdrive, while not a high-fidelity masterpiece, is fun for bedroom jams and practicing riffs. It's perfect for beginners, students, or anyone needing a portable, budget-friendly practice amp.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB-40R Guitar Combo
- Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
- Power: 40 watts
- Equipped with: 10" Custom Voiced Speaker
- TEC tube-emulating circuit
- 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 (Spring type)
- Headphone jack
- Aux input
- Line output
- Footswitch connector for channel switching and reverb (matching footswitch: Art. #198735#- not included)
- Output for external speaker
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 425 x 420 x 220 mm
- Weight: 10 kg
PROS
- • Surprisingly decent clean channel with usable headroom
- • TEC tube emulation adds warmth and a touch of grit
- • Compact size makes it ideal for practice and small spaces
- • Line output allows for recording or connection to a larger PA system
CONS
- • The overdrive channel is a bit fizzy and lacks character
- • Speaker is a limiting factor for higher volume/stage use
- • Build quality, while acceptable, feels a bit plasticky
Product Video
Key Features
Power (Watts)
40
Speaker
10in Custom Voiced Speaker
Channels
2 (Clean & Overdrive)
Effects
Spring Reverb
EQ
3-Band (Bass, Mids, Treble)
Weight
10 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a serviceable digital simulation, but lacks the nuanced decay and depth of a true spring reverb – expect a slightly 'artificial' quality.
It's really best for practice or very small, quiet gatherings; the speaker and power limit its stage presence.
The pickups are adequate for basic recording, but upgrading them would likely improve the overall tone and clarity significantly.
