Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Classic Black
Product Info
Article Number:
410261
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Classic Black
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 nylon-string that's surprisingly fun to play. The roundback design is comfortable and the pickup system makes it versatile for practice, songwriting, or casual gigs. It's a great option for students or anyone looking for an affordable, unique nylon-string instrument.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black
- Roundback Guitar
- With nylon strings
- Design: Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: ABS Super shallow bowl
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm
- 23 Frets
- Body binding: Multi-ply ABS
- Neck binding: ABS
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Bridge: Roseacer
- Machine heads: Open gear classic
- Dual action truss rod
- Strings: HB medium tension nylon
- Pickup system with 3-band EQ
- Colour: High-Gloss Black
PROS
- • Spruce top offers surprisingly bright and resonant tones for the price.
- • ABS roundback construction provides unique acoustic projection and comfort.
- • Roseacer fretboard is smooth and plays well, a nice touch at this level.
- • Built-in pickup system allows for easy amplification and recording.
CONS
- • ABS body, while comfortable, lacks the tonal complexity of wood.
- • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
- • The thermally treated Roseacer fretboard, while playable, isn’t a premium material.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super shallow bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
23
Electronics
3-band EQ pickup system
Weight
Approximately 4.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The roundback shape generally results in a slightly more focused and directional sound, with a bit less overall bass response compared to a traditional rounder back.
It's a step up in feel, offering a smoother playing surface, but it's not a premium material like ebony. It's a well-executed compromise for the price point.
It's perfectly serviceable for basic amplification and recording; don’t expect high-end studio quality, but it’s surprisingly usable and convenient.
