Harley Benton HBO-850BK
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Harley Benton
HBO-850BK
Product Info
Article Number:
196798
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850BK
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The HBO-850BK is a fun, quirky instrument that's hard to beat for the money. Its roundback shape and built-in pickup make it a great option for beginners or players looking for a unique acoustic-electric. Don’t expect a high-end tone, but it’s surprisingly versatile and a blast to play.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO850 BK Steel-String Guitar
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Roundback with cutaway design
- ABS super shallow bowl body
- Spruce top
- Sapele neck
- Roseacer fretboard (thermally treated maple wood)
- Cream-coloured body and neck binding
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 24 Frets
- Built-in pickup with 3-band EQ
- Diecast machine heads
- Colour: Black high-gloss
- String gauges: .011 - .052
- Matching case available under Article Nr #177639# (not included)
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly balanced and articulate tone.
- • Roundback design offers unique ergonomics and comfortable playing position.
- • Built-in pickup with EQ is genuinely usable for basic stage or recording needs.
- • Die-cast tuners offer reliable tuning stability, uncommon at this price point.
CONS
- • ABS body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of solid wood construction.
- • Thermally treated maple fretboard can feel slightly 'slick' for some players.
- • Sapele neck might exhibit some movement with significant humidity changes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Sapele
Fingerboard
Roseacer (Thermally Treated Maple)
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
24
Electronics
Built-in Pickup with 3-Band EQ
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The bowl shape dampens some of the low-end resonance compared to a traditional flat-top acoustic, resulting in a brighter, more focused tone.
It's serviceable for basic gigs – decent for adding a little volume, but don’t expect high-end studio quality. The EQ helps compensate for some of the inherent limitations of the pickup.
The 43mm nut width is a little wider than most acoustics, which some players might find initially unusual but ultimately comfortable.
