Harley Benton HBMA-100 VS w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBMA-100 VS w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBMA-100 VS w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539232
Model: HBMA-100 VS w/Bag
Category: Mandolins
Price: $176.00

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The Harley Benton HBMA-100 is a fantastic entry point to bluegrass and folk music. It offers a surprisingly well-made instrument with decent tone and playability for the budget-friendly price. This is ideal for beginners or players wanting an affordable backup mandolin.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBMA-100 VS w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBMA-100 VS

  • *Mandolin*
  • Bluegrass Series
  • Body shape: F-Style Florentine style
  • Top: Spruce
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Teak
  • Fingerboard: Blackwood
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 30 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Blackwood bridge
  • Cream binding
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Factory strings: D'Addario EJ62 (Art. #194480#)
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • high-gloss
  • Thomann Flatmandolin Gigbag Eco
  • *Gigbag*
  • For flat-backed mandolins
  • Tear- and water resistant
  • 10 mm Foam padding
  • With zipper
  • handle and backpack straps
  • Colour: Black

*Dimensions:*

, Total length: Approx. 69 cm, Body height: Approx. 30 cm, Body width: Approx. 30 cm, Depth: 10.5 cm

PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers surprisingly bright and resonant projection for the price.
  • • Teak neck provides a comfortable, stable feel and good sustain.
  • • Blackwood fingerboard and bridge contribute to a warmer tonal character.
  • • Gig bag is genuinely useful, well-padded, and offers backpack carrying option.
CONS
  • • Basswood body, while functional, lacks the tonal complexity of maple or mahogany.
  • • Factory strings are basic and will likely need an immediate upgrade for optimal tone.
  • • Cream binding application is a bit uneven, showing budget-conscious construction.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Style F-Style Florentine
Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Basswood
Strings D'Addario EJ62
Scale Length 350 mm
Weight Approximately 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It punches above its weight, offering better construction and materials than many competitors. The spruce top is a key factor in its improved sound.
The 30mm nut width is a bit narrower than a typical guitar, but the 350mm scale length feels relatively familiar, making the transition manageable.
While the tuners are adequate, budget-friendly instruments can sometimes have tuning stability issues. A slight upgrade to better tuners will likely improve tuning consistency.

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