Harley Benton HBV 800GRM Acoustic-Electric

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Harley Benton HBV 800GRM Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton

HBV 800GRM Acoustic-Electric

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533267
Model: HBV 800GRM Acoustic-Electric
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a remarkably affordable entry point into the world of electric violins. The solid wood construction gives it a surprisingly good acoustic voice, and the included accessories make it instantly playable. It's ideal for students, experimental musicians, or anyone wanting to explore amplified violin without a significant investment.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 800GRM 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: Green Metallic
  • Incl. case
  • rosin and a jack cable
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and bright acoustic tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer smooth playability and tuning stability.
  • • Passive piezo pickup provides a usable amplified signal, decent for practice.
  • • Complete package with case, bow, rosin, and cable is exceptionally convenient.
CONS
  • • Piezo pickup's tone can be thin and lacks the warmth of magnetic pickups.
  • • Solid maple body, while attractive, can feel a bit dense and less responsive.
  • • Green metallic finish, while unique, might not appeal to all players' tastes.

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Key Features

Type Acoustic-Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings (likely standard gauge)
Pickups Passive Piezo Ceramic Pickup System
Connections Mono 6.3mm Output Jack
Body Material Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple Back & Sides
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs) – slightly heavier than a standard acoustic violin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickup offers a brighter, more direct sound than magnetic pickups; it lacks the warmth and sustain of a magnetic system but is still functional for practice and basic performance.
The included bow is functional for beginners, but a higher-quality bow will improve responsiveness and tone; consider upgrading soon if you're serious about playing.
Yes, the mono output allows you to connect to effects pedals, but the piezo pickup’s inherent characteristics mean it works best with subtle effects like reverb and delay; heavy distortion can sound brittle.

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