Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538112
Model: HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag
Price: $181.50

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This Harley Benton is a genuinely interesting acoustic bass – the roundback design is fun and the spruce top gives it a decent acoustic voice. It’s a surprisingly lightweight and playable option, perfect for gigging musicians or beginners wanting a portable, budget-friendly acoustic bass with a bit of electric versatility.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850 Bass Natural w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Acoustic-Bass Gigbag

*Gig Bag For Acoustic Bass*, With 20 mm padding, Adjustable backpack straps, With accessory compartment and large music compartment, Internal dimensions (L x W x D): 120 x 42 x 13 cm

PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a surprisingly articulate and bright acoustic tone.
  • • ABS body offers unexpected resonance and eliminates feedback issues.
  • • Modern C neck profile is comfortable and easy to play for most hand sizes.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a rare find at this price point.
CONS
  • • ABS construction lacks the warmth and character of a traditional wood body.
  • • Roseacer fretboard, while playable, may exhibit some fret sprout over time.
  • • EQ system, while functional, is basic and lacks nuanced control.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Piezo System with 4-Band EQ
Scale Length 869 mm
Frets 20
Strings HB .040 - .100
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ABS body offers a more focused and brighter tone, lacking some of the warmth and complexity of wood. It's surprisingly resonant, but the character is different – more 'modern' and less 'vintage'.
It's a basic EQ, but it’s certainly useful for shaping the sound and taming some of the ABS's brightness. Don’t expect studio-grade control, but it's a handy tool for live situations.
The bowl-back design provides a degree of stability, but it’s not a substitute for a strap or proper support. It's best played seated or with a strap for optimal comfort and control.

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