Harley Benton HBO-850BK w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBO-850BK w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBO-850BK w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540013
Model: HBO-850BK w/Bag
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a genuinely interesting acoustic – the roundback design is cool and surprisingly comfy. The Spruce top gives it a decent voice, and the pickup makes it usable for basic amplification. It's a fantastic option for beginners or players wanting a unique and affordable stage-ready acoustic.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850BK w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBO-850BK

  • *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)
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers surprisingly balanced and articulate tones.
  • • Roundback design offers comfortable ergonomics and unique aesthetics.
  • • Built-in pickup system provides basic amplification capabilities for practice or small gigs.
  • • Sapele neck provides a stable platform and good sustain.
CONS
  • • ABS construction, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of solid wood.
  • • Thermally treated maple fretboard might feel a bit 'slick' to some players.
  • • EQ is basic, limiting tonal shaping options for amplified sound.

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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 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) - lightweight due to ABS construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The roundback reduces some of the natural resonance you'd find in a flat-top, resulting in a slightly more focused and less boomy tone – it’s still pleasant, just different.
It's serviceable for practice and simple recordings, but don't expect studio-quality sound; the EQ is limited and the pickup's character is fairly basic.
Roseacer is thermally treated maple; it's smoother and faster feeling than rosewood, and some players might find it a little less 'grippy' – personal preference really.

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