Harley Benton HBO-850NT

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Harley Benton HBO-850NT

Harley Benton

HBO-850NT

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 196793
Model: HBO-850NT
Price: $141.90

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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.

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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.

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