Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBO-850 Blue w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 545331
Model: HBO-850 Blue w/Bag
Price: $163.90

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The HBO-850 Blue is a quirky and surprisingly playable acoustic – the roundback design is a real conversation starter. It's ideal for beginners, travel, or anyone wanting a fun, affordable instrument with a basic amplified option. Don't expect a high-end tone, but it delivers a lot for the money.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Roundback design offers unique ergonomics and a surprisingly resonant tone.
  • • Spruce top provides a bright, articulate voice with good projection.
  • • Integrated pickup with 3-band EQ allows for basic amplification and shaping.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience, a step above basic options.
CONS
  • • ABS body, while durable, lacks the tonal complexity of wood.
  • • Shorter 650mm scale length may feel cramped for players with larger hands.
  • • Die-cast tuners are functional, but might lack the refinement of higher-end options.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Roseacer
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 24
Electronics Integrated pickup with 3-band EQ
Weight Approximately 6.6 lbs (based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The roundback design emphasizes mid-range frequencies and offers a slightly more focused sound, though it generally lacks the depth and sustain of a traditional acoustic.
It's a functional pickup for basic needs; the 3-band EQ helps shape the tone, but it's best suited for practice or small gigs, not critical recordings.
The build is surprisingly solid for the cost, with decent fretwork and a stable neck, though don’t expect the meticulous attention to detail of more expensive guitars.

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