Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural
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Harley Benton
HBO-850 Classic Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
410253
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850 Classic Natural
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a quirky, budget-friendly option for beginners or players wanting a travel-friendly classical. The roundback design makes it comfortable to hold, and the built-in pickup is a neat bonus for practice or basic performance – just don't expect high-end acoustic quality.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: ABS Super Shallow Bowl
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Roseacer
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 23 Frets
- Multi-ply ABS body binding
- ABS neck binding
- Bridge: Blackwood
- Open Gear Classic machine heads
- Dual Action truss rod
- Strings: HB Medium Tension Nylon
- Pickup with 3-band EQ
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Spruce top offers a surprisingly bright, responsive tone.
- • ABS roundback body is lightweight and surprisingly resonant.
- • Integrated pickup system allows for basic amplification and recording.
- • Roseacer fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience.
CONS
- • ABS construction lacks the tonal complexity of traditional wood.
- • Open gear tuners can be a little imprecise for fine tuning.
- • EQ on the pickup system is basic, limited in tonal shaping.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
23
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
Approximately 3.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ABS construction produces a brighter, more focused tone, lacking the warmth and complexity of traditional wood like mahogany or rosewood, but it's surprisingly resilient.
The pickup is suitable for basic practice recording or small performances, but a dedicated microphone will capture a more natural and detailed sound.
While they're aesthetically pleasing, open gear tuners require a bit more care and attention during tuning, which might be slightly challenging for absolute beginners.
