Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black Bundle

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black Bundle

Harley Benton

HBO-850 Classic Black Bundle

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540027
Model: HBO-850 Classic Black Bundle
Price: $159.50

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This Harley Benton is a fascinating hybrid – it’s not your grandpa’s classical guitar, but it’s a fun, playable, and surprisingly versatile instrument. The roundback design gives it a unique voice, and the onboard EQ makes it suitable for gigging or recording. It’s an excellent choice for students or anyone wanting an affordable and different classical experience.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Classic-Guitar Gigbag Eco
  • *Gig Bag Economy*
  • For 4/4 concert guitar
  • Economy Series
  • With backpack straps and handles
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 40 x 12 cm
  • Accessory compartment for sheet music
  • strings etc.
  • Thomann CTG-10 Clip Tuner
  • *Clip Tuner for Guitar and Bass*
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large backlit display
  • Two-tone display for showing the correct tuning
  • Rotates 360°
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Spruce top offers a surprisingly bright and responsive fundamental tone.
  • • ABS roundback construction creates a unique, warm resonance and projection.
  • • Thermally treated Roseacer fingerboard is smooth and resists fret sprout.
  • • Built-in 3-band EQ allows for basic tonal shaping and performance amplification.
CONS
  • • ABS body, while warm-sounding, lacks the traditional resonance of wood.
  • • Open-gear tuners can be a bit imprecise, requiring careful tuning.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard, while smooth, isn't quite as tonally complex as ebony.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Roseacer (Thermally Treated Maple)
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 23
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 3.2 kg (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ABS provides a warmer, slightly more dampened tone than traditional wood, reducing sustain but adding a unique, almost 'synthesized' quality.
While not identical, the thermally treated Roseacer offers a smooth playing surface and good durability, mitigating most of the tonal differences found in higher-end fingerboard materials.
The EQ is a basic 3-band system; it’s useful for subtle adjustments to brightness or warmth, but don't expect studio-level precision. It’s straightforward enough for live use, though.

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