Harley Benton HBO-850BK w/Bag
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Harley Benton
HBO-850BK w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
540013
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850BK w/Bag
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
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 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.
