Harley Benton HBJ-25 w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBJ-25 w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBJ-25 w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539824
Model: HBJ-25 w/Bag
Category: Banjos
Price: $189.20

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This Harley Benton HBJ-25 is a fantastic entry point for aspiring bluegrass players or anyone curious about the banjo. It’s surprisingly well-built for the price, offering a decent sound and playability that punches above its weight class. Perfect for beginners or players on a tight budget who want a playable, portable banjo.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBJ-25 w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBJ-25

  • *5-String Banjo*
  • Bluegrass Series
  • Body: Sapele
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Blackwood
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • 24 Brackets
  • 22 Frets
  • Head: 11" Remo BJ-1102-LI
  • Scale: 670 mm
  • Nut width: 29 mm
  • Suitable replacement head: Art. #156789# (not included)
  • Thomann Banjo Gigbag

*Gigbag*, For banjos, 20 mm Foam padding, Backpack straps with metal fittings, With an external pocket, Internal dimensions: 102 cm x 37.5 cm x 14 cm

PROS
  • • Sapele body offers a warm, resonant tone ideal for bluegrass.
  • • Nato neck provides a stable platform for comfortable playing.
  • • Remo BJ-1102-LI head delivers a crisp, responsive sound.
  • • Included gig bag provides convenient protection and portability.
CONS
  • • Blackwood fingerboard might feel a bit 'raw' compared to lacquered options.
  • • 29mm nut width can be wider than some players prefer.
  • • Hardware, while functional, lacks the refinement of higher-end banjos.

Product Video

Key Features

Type 5-String Banjo
Head Size 11 in
Resonator None (Open-back)
Strings Steel (likely a standard light gauge set)
Neck Material Nato
Weight Approximately 12 lbs (5.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's generally playable, but a professional setup – particularly adjusting the bridge and action – will significantly improve playability and intonation.
Being an open-back, it’s more mellow and less loud than a resonator banjo, producing a more 'woody' and nuanced tone suitable for quieter settings and traditional bluegrass styles.
Absolutely, the head is easily replaceable and upgrading to a more premium head like a Remo Renaissance will drastically improve the banjo's tone and projection.

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