Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
540026
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a really interesting take on the classical guitar. The roundback design is unique, and the spruce top gives it a lively sound. It’s an excellent option for students, beginners, or anyone wanting a solid, amplified classical with a distinctive look and a budget-friendly price.
Product Description
Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Black w/Bag
*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 BK
- *Gig Bag*
- For 4/4 Concert guitar
- 20 mm Strong foam padding
- With backpack straps and handles
- Metal fittings
- With an additional external pocket for sheet music and accessories
- Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 106 x 40 x 12 cm
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant tone.
- • ABS roundback construction offers unique acoustic projection and durability.
- • Thermally treated Roseacer fretboard minimizes fret buzz and improves playability.
- • Built-in 3-band EQ allows for tonal shaping and amplification options.
CONS
- • ABS construction, while durable, lacks the tonal complexity of traditional wood bodies.
- • Roseacer fretboard, while stable, might not offer the same feel as ebony or rosewood.
- • Open-gear tuners can be slightly less precise than sealed tuners for fine tuning.
Product Video
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
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
Approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) – ABS construction keeps it relatively light
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ABS provides a more focused and direct sound, lacking some of the warmth and complexity of wood, but offers increased projection and is more resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Roseacer is a stable and durable alternative; while the feel might be slightly different, the thermal treatment minimizes fret issues and provides a playable surface.
The 3-band EQ is surprisingly useful for shaping the tone – boosting highs for clarity or cutting lows to reduce muddiness, making it suitable for small to medium-sized gigs.
