Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBO-850 Classic Natural w/Bag

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539210
Model: HBO-850 Classic Natural w/Bag
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a clever package—a classical guitar designed for practicality and versatility. The roundback body is a unique touch, making it super portable and surprisingly resistant to knocks. It's perfect for students, travelers, or anyone wanting an affordable classical with a built-in pickup for amplification.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850 Classic Natural w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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 responsive tone for the price.
  • • ABS roundback construction makes it exceptionally durable and travel-friendly.
  • • Integrated pickup with EQ opens up recording and performance possibilities.
  • • Roseacer fingerboard offers a comfortable playing experience with good feel.
CONS
  • • ABS body, while durable, lacks the acoustic resonance of traditional wood.
  • • Open gear tuners may require more frequent adjustments compared to sealed gears.
  • • Medium tension strings might feel stiff for absolute beginners or very young players.

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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 7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The ABS construction dampens overtones and reduces sustain; it’s more focused and direct, lacking the warmth and complexity of a traditional wood body.
The pickup is surprisingly decent for its price range, providing a usable amplified tone with the EQ to shape it—good enough for basic recording or small gigs.
The roundback shape makes the guitar more compact and easier to hold, especially for smaller players, and it adds to the instrument’s overall durability.

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