Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Blue
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Classic Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
410214
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Classic Blue
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a seriously quirky and fun instrument. The roundback design is eye-catching, and the spruce top offers a surprisingly decent acoustic voice, while the onboard EQ makes it gig-ready. It's a great option for students, casual players, or anyone wanting a unique nylon-string experience without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Blue
- Roundback Guitar
- With nylon strings
- Design: Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: ABS Super shallow bowl
- Neck: Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
- Neck profile: Modern C
- 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: Blackwood
- Machine heads: Open gear classic
- Dual action truss rod
- Strings: HB medium tension nylon
- Pickup system with 3-Band EQ
- Colour: Blue Glossy
- Matching case (optional: #122212#) Art. 122211 too short!
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprisingly balanced, clear tone for the price.
- • ABS roundback construction offers unique aesthetics and surprisingly resonant projection.
- • Roseacer fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience, avoiding common fret buzz.
- • Built-in 3-band EQ allows for easy tonal shaping and performance amplification.
CONS
- • ABS body, while resonant, lacks the warmth and complexity of traditional wood construction.
- • Open gear tuners are functional but may lack the precision of geared machine heads.
- • The 'Modern C' neck profile might not suit players accustomed to vintage or more pronounced shapes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany (Entandrophragma cylindricum)
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 shifts the sound towards a more focused, slightly brighter tone, sacrificing some of the broader resonance you'd get from a flat-top design.
Roseacer is treated to provide a smooth, playable surface, not a slippery feel; it offers a comfortable grip for most players, though individual preferences vary.
The 3-band EQ is adequate for basic adjustments, but don't expect studio-quality sound; it's best suited for smaller gigs or practice amplification, rather than critical recordings.
