Harley Benton HBO-850SB w/Bag

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Harley Benton HBO-850SB w/Bag

Harley Benton

HBO-850SB w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539213
Model: HBO-850SB w/Bag
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a genuinely interesting acoustic – the roundback design is surprisingly comfy, and the spruce top gives it a decent voice. It's a great option for students, travel, or anyone needing an affordable, amplified acoustic that's a little different from the norm. Don't expect a high-end experience, but for the money, it’s hard to argue with the value.

Product Description

Harley Benton HBO-850SB w/Bag

*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)
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and articulate acoustic tone.
  • • The shallow bowl back offers comfortable ergonomics for various playing styles.
  • • Built-in pickup with EQ provides decent amplified sound for basic performance needs.
  • • Die-cast tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a nice touch at this price.
CONS
  • • ABS construction, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of traditional wood.
  • • Thermally treated maple fretboard can feel a bit slick for some players.
  • • The .011-.052 string gauge might be a bit heavy for beginners or those preferring lighter action.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides ABS Super Shallow Bowl
Neck Material Sapele
Fingerboard Thermally Treated Maple Wood
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 24
Electronics Built-in Pickup with 3-band EQ
Weight Approximately 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) – due to the ABS construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The bowl back reduces sustain and overall volume slightly, but improves ergonomics and offers a unique aesthetic. It's less resonant than a traditional acoustic.
It’s serviceable for basic amplified needs, but the EQ is limited. For serious recording or high-volume gigs, an external pickup would be preferable.
It's designed to be smoother, but some players find it too slick; it may require a different feel than a traditional rosewood fretboard.

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