Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
408647
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Blue
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a quirky, budget-friendly option for beginners or players needing a super-portable acoustic. The roundback design is comfortable, and the pickup makes it stage-ready, but don't expect a high-end acoustic tone – it's more about fun and functionality than nuanced acoustic projection.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO 850 Blue
- Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Build: Roundback with cutaway
- Spruce top
- Body: ABS Super Shallow Bowl
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Roseacer
- Fretboard inlays: Snowflake
- 24 Frets
- Cream-coloured body binding
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bridge: Roseacer
- Die-cast machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: .011 - .052
- Pickup with 3-band EQ
- Colour: Blue high gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprisingly bright and resonant tones.
- • ABS roundback construction offers unique ergonomics and portability.
- • Die-cast tuners provide stable and accurate tuning performance.
- • Built-in pickup and EQ allow for amplified performance and tonal shaping.
CONS
- • ABS construction lacks the acoustic complexity of traditional wood.
- • The shorter 650mm scale feels cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Roseacer fretboard may exhibit slightly less durability than ebony.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
24
Electronics
3-band EQ equipped pickup
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The roundback shape inherently reduces resonance and sustain compared to a flat-top acoustic, resulting in a slightly less complex and warmer tone.
The pickup is functional for basic amplification; it’s not a premium-quality system, but it's perfectly adequate for casual gigs or practice.
The 43mm nut width is slightly wider than average, providing more string spacing which can be beneficial for fingerstyle players but may feel a little awkward for some.
