Harley Benton HBO-850SB Bundle

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Harley Benton HBO-850SB Bundle

Harley Benton

HBO-850SB Bundle

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539215
Model: HBO-850SB Bundle
Price: $269.50

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This Harley Benton is a surprisingly capable starter package. The spruce top gives it a decent acoustic voice, and the onboard pickup makes it usable for basic gigs or practice. It's a solid choice for beginners or players needing a lightweight, budget-friendly, amplified acoustic-electric.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850SB Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton HBO-850SB

  • *Steel-String Guitar with Pickup*
  • Roundback with cutaway design
  • Spruce top
  • ABS super shallow bowl body
  • Sapele neck
  • Roseacer fretboard (thermally treated maple wood)
  • 24 Frets
  • Cream-coloured body and neck binding
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Built-in pickup with 3-band EQ
  • Diecast machine heads
  • Strings: .011 - .052
  • Colour: Sunburst high-gloss
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #177639# (not included)
  • Harley Benton HBAC-20
  • *Combo Amplifier for Acoustic Guitar*
  • 2 Channels
  • Power: 20 Watts
  • Speaker: 8" speaker and tweeter
  • Mic CD/line channel with volume control
  • Instrument channel with volume control
  • Active/passive switch
  • 3-Band EQ with parametric mids
  • Reverb and chorus switchable and adjustable
  • Line Out
  • Energy-saving mode
  • Voltage: 230 V
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 423 x 360 x 250 mm
  • Weight: approx. 10 kg
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag Eco
  • *Gig Bag*
  • For steel string guitars
  • Standard version
  • With large pocket for accessories/sheet music
  • Backpack straps
  • Inner dimensions: (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Guitar not included
  • Thomann Nylonstrap

*Guitar Nylon Strap*, Adjustable length of about 80 to 139 cm, Width: 5 cm, Reinforced leather ends, Colour: Black, the sssnake IPP1030

*Instrument Cable*, Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack, 0.22 mm² / AWG 24, Outer diameter: 6.0 mm, Length: 3 m, Colour: Black

PROS
  • • Spruce top provides surprisingly bright and resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Sapele neck offers comfortable playability and good sustain.
  • • Built-in pickup and EQ allow for basic amplification and shaping.
  • • The shallow bowl body is genuinely comfortable for extended playing sessions.
CONS
  • • ABS body, while lightweight, lacks the tonal complexity of solid wood.
  • • Thermally treated maple fretboard might feel a bit slick to some players.
  • • EQ is basic; serious tone shaping requires external pedals.

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Key Features

Body Material Spruce top, ABS super shallow bowl body
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Thermally treated Maple wood
Pickups Built-in Humbucker (likely a ceramic type)
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 24
Bridge Fixed Bridge (likely a generic die-cast design)
Weight Approximately 6.5 lbs (based on similar ABS-bodied guitars)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It won't have the warmth of a solid wood body, but the spruce top helps compensate. Expect a brighter, more focused tone – not necessarily 'cheap' but different.
It's a functional pickup, decent for practice or small gigs. Don't expect boutique-level clarity or warmth; it’s a basic humbucker design.
It’s slightly shorter, which can make it feel a bit easier to play, especially for smaller hands. It’s not a massive difference, but worth noting if you're used to a full-scale guitar.

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