Harley Benton HBO-850NT
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Harley Benton
HBO-850NT
Product Info
Article Number:
196793
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850NT
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a quirky, affordable instrument perfect for beginners or players wanting a unique stage presence. The roundback design is eye-catching, and the onboard pickup makes it a solid option for basic amplified performances. Don't expect a high-end acoustic feel, but it’s a fun and surprisingly capable guitar for the price.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBO-850NT
- Steel-String Guitar
- Design: Roundback with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- Body: ABS super shallow bowl
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Roseacer (thermally treated maple wood)
- 24 Frets
- Body and neck binding: Cream-coloured
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Built-in pickup with 3-band EQ
- Machine heads: Diecast
- Strings: .011 - .052
- Colour: Natural high-gloss
- Matching case available under Article Nr #177639# (not included)
PROS
- • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant acoustic tone.
- • ABS roundback construction offers unique aesthetics and surprisingly good projection.
- • Die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, a rarity at this price point.
- • Built-in pickup and EQ make it stage-ready without external amplification.
CONS
- • ABS body, while visually interesting, lacks the warmth of traditional wood.
- • Roseacer fretboard, while thermally treated, may feel slightly less smooth than ebony.
- • 650mm scale length feels shorter, potentially impacting playability for larger hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material
Mahogany
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 ABS construction provides a more focused, less resonant tone than a wood body – it’s brighter and more direct, but lacks some of the warmth and complexity you’d find in a spruce or mahogany acoustic.
Roseacer is a decent budget alternative; the thermal treatment improves its smoothness, but it may not have the same slickness and longevity as ebony or rosewood.
The pickup is serviceable for basic amplified performances, but don't expect studio-quality sound; it’s best suited for rhythm playing and casual gigs where exceptional clarity isn’t paramount.
