Harley Benton HBMA-50 Mandoline BK
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Harley Benton
HBMA-50 Mandoline BK
Product Info
Article Number:
277630
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBMA-50 Mandoline BK
Category:
Mandolins
Price:
$64.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point for bluegrass beginners or anyone wanting a mandolin without a premium-priced investment. The spruce top gives it a decent sound, and the overall build is surprisingly solid for the cost. It's a great option for practice, casual jamming, or students learning the instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBMA-50 Mandoline BK
- Mandolin
- Bluegrass series
- Body shape: A style
- Spruce top
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Teak
- Fretboard: Blackwood (Pinus radiata)
- 20 Frets
- Dot inlays
- Scale: 350 mm
- Nut width: 30 mm
- Blackwood bridge
- Cream binding
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Black
- Finish: High-gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprisingly bright and articulate tone for the price.
- • Teak neck provides a comfortable, stable feel for easier playing.
- • Blackwood fretboard offers a smooth playing surface, reducing string noise.
- • Chrome hardware adds a touch of class and should hold up reasonably well.
CONS
- • Basswood body lacks the resonance and tonal complexity of mahogany or maple.
- • Pinus radiata blackwood fretboard is a lower-grade wood, potentially prone to wear.
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and may feel a bit plasticky.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Style
A Style
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Basswood
Strings
Steel (likely .010-.040 gauge)
Scale Length
350 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.4 kg (around 3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is fairly slim, closer to a guitar profile than some traditional mandolins, so it should feel familiar to guitarists.
The basswood body will be noticeably less resonant and have a softer, less complex tone compared to a mahogany instrument; it's brighter but lacks some warmth.
The chrome hardware is adequate, but don’t expect it to be super robust. Gentle care and occasional tightening will help prevent issues with heavy playing.
