Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Bass Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
410265
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Bass Natural
Category:
4-String Acoustic Basses
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a seriously interesting acoustic bass. The roundback design and lightweight ABS body make it surprisingly portable and fun to play, while the spruce top brings a decent amount of acoustic clarity. It's a great option for gigging musicians or beginners looking for a versatile and affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural
- Acoustic Bass
- Design: Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: ABS Super Shallow Bowl
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fretboard: Roseacer
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm
- 20 Frets
- Multi-ply ABS body binding
- ABS neck binding
- Scale: 869 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Bridge: Blackwood
- Diecast machine heads
- Dual-Action truss rod
- Ex-factory stringing: HB .040 - .100
- Pickups system with 4-band EQ
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top provides surprisingly articulate acoustic tone.
- • ABS body delivers lightweight portability and unexpected resonance.
- • Modern C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Built-in EQ expands tonal possibilities beyond acoustic limitations.
CONS
- • ABS construction lacks the warmth and complexity of wood body basses.
- • Roseacer fretboard may exhibit slight fret sprout over time.
- • Machine heads, while functional, aren't high-end and may benefit from upgrade.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Humbucker with 4-band EQ
Scale Length
869 mm (approximately 34.2 in)
Frets
20
Strings
HB .040 - .100
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (estimated based on similar ABS construction)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's less complex and warm than a traditional wood bass, but the spruce top provides a surprisingly clear and present acoustic voice, especially considering the ABS body.
The EQ is genuinely useful for shaping the sound, allowing you to cut through in a band mix or add some extra low-end for a more powerful stage presence.
While it lacks the traditional feel of wood, the ABS construction is surprisingly sturdy and lightweight, offering a unique playing experience and making it easy to transport.
