Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black

Harley Benton

HBO-850 Bass Black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 410339
Model: HBO-850 Bass Black
Price: $152.90

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This Harley Benton HBO-850 is a surprisingly capable acoustic bass – a great option for gigging musicians or beginners who want a portable and affordable instrument. The roundback design is comfortable, and the spruce top provides a decent acoustic tone, though the ABS body limits its high-end sparkle. It’s a fantastic value for what you get.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Black
  • Acoustic Bass
  • Design: Roundback with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Body: ABS Super Shallow Bowl
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer
  • Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Multi-ply ABS body binding
  • ABS neck binding
  • Scale: 869 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Bridge: Blackwood
  • Die-cast machine heads
  • Dual-Action truss rod
  • Factory strings: HB .040 - .100
  • Pickup system with 4-band EQ
  • Colour: Black
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers surprisingly warm acoustic projection
  • • ABS body provides lightweight portability and resonance
  • • Roseacer fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable and accurate tuning
CONS
  • • ABS construction lacks the tonal complexity of wood
  • • Factory strings are basic, benefit from an immediate upgrade
  • • EQ system may be a little muddy in certain settings

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Integrated pickup system with 4-band EQ
Scale Length 869 mm
Frets 20
Strings HB .040 - .100
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

ABS dampens the high frequencies, resulting in a warmer, more mellow tone than a traditional wood body, sacrificing some clarity and complexity.
The modern C profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 42 mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands.
The pickup system is functional for basic amplification, but the EQ can be a bit limited; it's best suited for clean acoustic sounds rather than heavily processed tones.

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