Harley Benton HBJ-45E SBK
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Harley Benton
HBJ-45E SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
597905
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBJ-45E SBK
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton HBJ-45E is a surprisingly good value. The round-shoulder dreadnought design delivers a full, warm tone suitable for strumming and fingerpicking. It's an excellent choice for beginner to intermediate players or anyone needing a reliable, amplified acoustic on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBJ-45E SBK
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Round Shoulder Dreadnought
- Top: Spruce
- Body: Ovangkol
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Blackwood
- Mini dot fingerboard inlays
- Ivory coloured body binding
- Double action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 356 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Graphite nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup: Harley Benton HB-03 preamp with integrated tuner
- Ovangkol bridge
- Open aged nickel machine heads
- Strings: Harley Benton HQS WE PB Coated .011 - .052 (Art.#514177#)
- Colour: Satin matt with black top
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced acoustic tone.
- • Ovangkol back and sides add warmth and sustain, improving projection.
- • Graphite nut minimizes fret buzz and enhances tuning stability.
- • Integrated HB-03 preamp with tuner is convenient for amplified performance.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a little plasticky.
- • Ovangkol can be a bit dense, resulting in a slightly heavier instrument.
- • Open-gear tuners are functional but lack the refinement of sealed tuners.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Ovangkol
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Blackwood
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Harley Benton HB-03 preamp with integrated tuner
Weight
2.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a competent preamp for basic amplification, but lacks the nuanced EQ options of higher-end systems; expect a fairly clean, straightforward amplified tone.
Blackwood is generally stable, but maintaining adequate humidity is still important to prevent any issues, just like with any other hardwood fingerboard.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape – fairly standard and familiar, not overly thin or thick, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
