Harley Benton HBO-850NT w/Case
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Harley Benton
HBO-850NT w/Case
Product Info
Article Number:
545357
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBO-850NT w/Case
Category:
Roundback Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$225.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a real curiosity – a roundback acoustic with a built-in pickup. The spruce top gives it a decent amount of warmth, and the Roseacer fretboard is surprisingly nice to play. It's a fun, affordable option for beginners or players looking for something different, especially for casual playing or basic recording.
Product Description
Harley Benton HBO-850NT w/Case
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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)
- Thomann Western Guitar Case ABS
- *Case for western guitar*
- Shaped case from ABS plastic
- Suitable for many body shapes (not mid- and deep bowl round back guitars
- jumbo or 12-string models)
- Thick
- soft inner padding from black plush
- Interior accessory compartment
- Padded neck support
- Four draw bolts (1 x lockable)
- Ergonomically designed handle
- Inner dimensions (L x W x H): 105 x 41 x 13.5 cm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for the price.
- • ABS bowl back offers unique aesthetics and surprisingly resonant tone.
- • Roseacer fretboard provides a smooth playing experience, avoiding common fret buzz.
- • Built-in pickup with EQ expands versatility for stage or recording.
CONS
- • ABS construction lacks the tonal complexity of all-wood instruments.
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end response and string tension.
- • High-gloss finish can feel plasticky and potentially hinder natural resonance.
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 3.8 kg (8.3 lbs) - estimated based on similar ABS construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ABS construction dampens overtones and provides a more focused, less complex sound than a traditional wood body – it's bright but lacks the depth you'd get from mahogany or rosewood.
It's surprisingly functional for basic amplification; the 3-band EQ allows for some tonal shaping, making it usable for practice or small gigs, though don't expect high-end acoustic sounds.
The roundback is surprisingly comfortable and sits nicely against the body; however, the shorter scale length will feel different, requiring a slight adjustment to finger placement.
