Harley Benton HBV 800HBK Acoustic-Electric

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Harley Benton HBV 800HBK Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton

HBV 800HBK Acoustic-Electric

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533271
Model: HBV 800HBK Acoustic-Electric
Price: $163.90

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The Harley Benton HBV 800HBK is a remarkable entry point into electric violin playing. It's a surprisingly capable acoustic instrument with a usable amplified sound, making it ideal for beginners, experimental musicians, or those seeking an affordable way to explore amplified violin tones. The included accessories are a huge bonus, making it a truly complete package.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 800HBK 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: High-gloss Black
  • Incl. case
  • rosin and a jack cable
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly warm, resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability and improved note definition.
  • • Passive piezo pickup system provides usable amplified sound without external power.
  • • Complete package with case, bow, rosin, and cable adds significant value.
CONS
  • • Piezo pickup’s tone is inherently ‘quacky’ and requires EQ adjustments.
  • • Solid maple body can feel somewhat dense and less resonant than other woods.
  • • Ebony pegs might require occasional tightening to maintain tuning stability.

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Key Features

Type Acoustic-Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings (likely standard 4/4 size)
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) - typical for a 4/4 solid wood violin

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Frequently Asked Questions

The passive piezo system produces a more basic, somewhat ‘quacky’ amplified sound; active pickups offer more tonal shaping and warmth, but at a significantly higher price point.
Yes, ebony is denser and smoother, providing better note definition and faster playing feel – a notable improvement for developing technique.
The included bow is functional for beginners, but a higher-quality bow will offer improved responsiveness and a more pleasing tone; consider an upgrade down the line.

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