Harley Benton HBV 800RDM Acoustic-Electric

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Harley Benton HBV 800RDM Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton

HBV 800RDM Acoustic-Electric

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533268
Model: HBV 800RDM Acoustic-Electric
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a remarkable entry point into electric violin playing. The solid wood construction gives it a surprising amount of acoustic character, and the included accessories make it a truly complete starter kit. It's perfect for students, beginners, or anyone looking for an affordable way to experiment with amplified violin sounds.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 800RDM 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: Red Metallic
  • Incl. case
  • rosin and a jack cable
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly resonant and warm acoustic tones.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing experience for accurate intonation.
  • • Passive piezo pickup offers decent amplified sound, suitable for practice and small gigs.
  • • Complete package with case, bow, rosin, and cable offers incredible value.
CONS
  • • Piezo pickup's tone can be brittle; lacks the warmth of magnetic pickups.
  • • Solid maple body, while attractive, can feel somewhat dense and weighty.
  • • Fine tuners on tailpiece are basic; may require more frequent adjustments.

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Key Features

Type Acoustic-Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings (likely generic brand)
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) - based on similar models

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickup provides a brighter, more direct sound compared to the warmer, more rounded tone of magnetic pickups, often requiring EQ adjustments.
The included bow is functional for basic playing, but a higher-quality bow will offer improved responsiveness and tone; consider an upgrade later.
Yes, the standard 6.3mm mono jack allows for straightforward connection to most recording interfaces and PA systems; a cable is even included!

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