Harley Benton HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric

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Harley Benton HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric

Harley Benton

HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533262
Model: HBV 800SVM Acoustic-Electric
Price: $147.40

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The HBV 800SVM is a truly remarkable entry point into the world of electric violins. It’s a surprisingly well-built instrument, offering a decent acoustic voice and a usable amplified signal – ideal for students, beginners, or anyone wanting to experiment with electric violin sounds without a huge investment. The included accessories are a real bonus, making it a complete and affordable package.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 800SVM 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: Silver-Metallic
  • Incl. case
  • rosin and a jack cable
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top provides a surprisingly resonant and clear acoustic tone.
  • • Ebony fingerboard and pegs offer smooth playability and tuning stability.
  • • Passive piezo pickup delivers usable amplified sound, avoiding active battery needs.
  • • Complete package with case, bow, rosin, and cable offers exceptional value.
CONS
  • • Piezo pickup's tone can be somewhat brittle and lacks the warmth of magnetic pickups.
  • • Solid maple body, while visually appealing, contributes to a slightly heavier feel.
  • • Fine tuners are functional, but the tailpiece design feels a bit basic.

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Key Features

Type Acoustic-Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings
Pickups Passive Piezo Pickup
Connections Mono 6.3 mm Jack Output
Body Material Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple Back & Sides
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickup offers a brighter, more direct sound, lacking the warmer, richer harmonics you get from magnetic pickups – it’s a trade-off for the simplicity of a passive system.
The neck has a fairly standard, medium-thin profile, generally comfortable for violinists, though those used to wider necks might find it a little slender.
Absolutely! The mono output allows you to connect it to standard guitar effects pedals for creative sound shaping – just be mindful of the piezo’s inherent sonic characteristics.

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