Harley Benton HBJ-25LH w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBJ-25LH w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBJ-25LH w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540438
Model: HBJ-25LH w/Bag
Category: Banjos
Price: $211.20

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This Harley Benton banjo is a surprisingly capable instrument for the budget-conscious player. It's a solid entry point into bluegrass, offering a decent tone and surprisingly good build quality for the price. Perfect for beginners or those looking for a reliable practice banjo without a huge investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBJ-25LH w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBJ-25LH

  • *5-String Banjo*
  • Left-handed model
  • Bluegrass Series
  • Body: Sapele
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Blackwood
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • 24 Brackets
  • 22 Frets
  • Head: Remo
  • Scale: 670 mm
  • Nut width: 29 mm
  • Suitable replacement head available under Article no. #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 provides a warm, resonant tone suitable for bluegrass.
  • • Nato neck offers decent stability and a playable feel for the price.
  • • Remo head delivers a respectable, bright sound and good projection.
  • • Gig bag provides adequate protection and portability for gigging or storage.
CONS
  • • Blackwood fingerboard might feel slightly unfinished or dry compared to higher-end options.
  • • 29mm nut width can be a tight squeeze for larger hands or bluegrass fingerstyle.
  • • Chrome hardware, while visually appealing, is more prone to corrosion than nickel.

Product Video

Key Features

Type 5-String Bluegrass Banjo
Head Size 11 inch
Resonator No
Strings Steel
Neck Material Nato
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It lacks the focused, cutting tone of a resonator banjo, being warmer and more mellow – better suited for open-back bluegrass styles.
While playable, the blackwood fingerboard might benefit from a light oiling to improve smoothness and reduce dryness over time.
Absolutely; the banjo is designed to accept standard 11-inch banjo heads, making upgrades straightforward.

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