Harley Benton HBO-850NT w/Case

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Harley Benton HBO-850NT w/Case

Harley Benton

HBO-850NT w/Case

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 545357
Model: HBO-850NT w/Case
Price: $225.50

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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.

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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 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.

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