Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello
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Harley Benton
HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello
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This Harley Benton electric cello is a remarkably affordable entry point for left-handed cellists wanting to explore amplification. It’s surprisingly well-equipped, offering a decent sound and a playable feel, perfect for students, hobbyists, or those seeking a unique instrument for folk or ambient music.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBCE 990LH/AM Electric Cello
- Electric Cello
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Birch
- Aluminium fine-tuning tailpiece
- Active Shadow pickup system
- Volume
- treble and bass controls
- 6.3 mm jack output with selector switch for connecting headphones or an amplifier
- 3.5 mm aux-in input for recording playbacks or playalongs via MP3
- smartphone
- CD player
- etc.
- Colour: Amber
- Includes bag
- abdominal and knee rests and rosin
- • Solid maple body delivers a surprisingly resonant and warm tone.
- • Active Shadow pickup system provides a usable, amplified signal with minimal noise.
- • Birch fingerboard offers a smoother playing experience than many budget instruments.
- • Complete package including bow, rests, and rosin lowers the entry barrier considerably.
- • Maple neck might exhibit some movement with significant humidity changes; requires careful acclimation.
- • Active electronics mean reliance on battery power; potential for eventual failure.
- • Limited tonal flexibility; best suited for classical, folk, or mellow contemporary styles.
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