Harley Benton HBV 800BLM Acoustic-Electric
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Harley Benton
HBV 800BLM Acoustic-Electric
Product Info
Article Number:
533264
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBV 800BLM Acoustic-Electric
Category:
Electric Violins and Violas
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Okay, so the HBV 800BLM is a wild find. It's surprisingly playable and sounds decent both acoustically and amplified – a real entry point for exploring electric violin. Perfect for students, hobbyists, or anyone wanting to experiment with violin without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBV 800BLM Acoustic-Electric
- Electric Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Acoustic violin with a built-in passive piezo pickup system
- Tone control
- Volume control
- Mono jack output: 6.3 mm
- Solid spruce top
- Solid maple body
- Ebony fingerboard
- Ebony pegs
- Tailpiece with fine tuners
- Colour: Blue Metallic
- Incl. case
- rosin and a jack cable
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly warm, resonant acoustic tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer a smoother playing experience than expected at this price.
- • Passive piezo pickup provides usable amplified sound, avoiding the need for batteries.
- • Complete package with case, bow, rosin, and cable offers exceptional value.
CONS
- • Piezo pickup's tone can be brittle and lacks the nuance of magnetic pickups.
- • Solid maple body can feel a bit dense and less comfortable for extended playing.
- • Metallic blue finish may not appeal to all players, potentially looking a bit 'budget'.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Acoustic-Electric Violin
Strings
Steel Strings (likely standard violin string gauge)
Pickups
Passive Piezo Pickup System
Connections
Mono 6.3mm Output Jack
Body Material
Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple Back & Sides
Weight
Approximately 750g (1.65 lbs) - typical for a 4/4 solid wood violin
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo system offers a more 'acoustic' amplified tone, but lacks the warmth and sustain of magnetic pickups; it's usable for practice or basic performance, but not ideal for recording.
While it's not a premium-priced instrument, the construction is solid for the price point; expect decent fit and finish, but don’t anticipate the refinement of higher-end violins.
Yes, the output jack is standard, allowing for pickup replacement, although this would require some basic soldering skills and potentially modification of the tailpiece.
