Harley Benton HBMA-50E Mandoline BK w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBMA-50E Mandoline BK w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBMA-50E Mandoline BK w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 539039
Model: HBMA-50E Mandoline BK w/Bag
Category: Mandolins
Price: $108.90

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This Harley Benton is a surprisingly capable electric mandolin, perfect for beginner bluegrass players or those wanting an affordable amplified option. The spruce top gives it a decent bright tone, and the magnetic pickup allows for easy integration into a band mix. It's a fantastic entry point into the world of electric mandolin without a premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBMA-50E Mandoline BK w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBMA-50E Mandoline BK

  • *Electric mandolin*
  • Bluegrass series
  • Body shape: A style
  • Spruce top
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Teak
  • Fretboard: Blackwood
  • 20 Frets
  • Dot inlays
  • Scale: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 30 mm
  • Blackwood bridge
  • Cream binding
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Pickup: Magnetic single coil
  • Volume and tone control
  • Colour: Black
  • 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, the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a bright, responsive tone ideal for bluegrass.
  • • Magnetic single-coil pickup delivers a surprisingly punchy, amplified sound.
  • • Teak neck offers a comfortable playing experience with good stability.
  • • Included gig bag and cable provide immediate playability and portability.
CONS
  • • Basswood body lacks the tonal complexity of more premium woods.
  • • Blackwood fretboard, while decent, may show wear faster than ebony.
  • • 30mm nut width feels wider than traditional mandolins; adjustment might be needed.

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Key Features

Body Style A Style
Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Basswood
Strings Steel (likely .010 - .036 gauge, typical for electric mandolins)
Scale Length 350 mm
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (4 lbs) – typical for a mandolin with hardware

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Frequently Asked Questions

The magnetic pickup produces a more electric, compressed sound; it lacks the natural resonance of an acoustic, but is great for cutting through a mix.
The teak neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, but the wider 30mm nut width might feel different to guitarists; a slight adjustment to string spacing might be preferred.
The gig bag is functional and protective, while the cable is basic but serviceable for practice or small gigs – an upgrade is always recommended for serious use.

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