Harley Benton HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin

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Product Info

Article Number: 225647
Model: HBV 870AM 4/4 Electric Violin
Price: $152.90

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This Harley Benton E-violin is a fantastic entry point for students or experimental musicians. The lightweight paulownia body makes it comfortable to hold, and the included accessories get you playing right away. It's a surprisingly capable instrument for the price, ideal for practice, casual gigs, or exploring electronic violin sounds.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 870AM 4/4 E-Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Body made of paulownia
  • Fingerboard
  • pegs and chinrest made of birch
  • Composite fine tuning tailpiece
  • Line output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Mic input: 3.5 mm jack
  • 1 Tone and 1 Volume control
  • Weight: Approximately 700 g
  • Colour: Amber
  • Includes case
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9 V battery
PROS
  • • Paulownia body offers surprisingly resonant and lightweight construction
  • • Composite tailpiece allows for precise and stable tuning adjustments
  • • Built-in mic input expands versatility for vocal accompaniment or layering
  • • Includes essential accessories like bow, rosin, and case for immediate playability
CONS
  • • Paulownia body, while lightweight, lacks the tonal complexity of maple or spruce
  • • Simple onboard controls limit tonal shaping options compared to higher-end models
  • • Composite bow likely lacks the responsiveness of a higher-grade pernambuco bow

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel (likely synthetic core)
Pickups Piezo ceramic pickup system
Connections 3.5 mm line output, headphone output, mic input
Body Material Paulownia
Weight Approximately 700 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The piezo pickups provide a clean, amplified signal but lack the warmth and natural resonance of an acoustic violin's soundboard. It's best suited for processed or electronically altered sounds.
The composite bow is functional for learning but won't offer the same feel or responsiveness as a more advanced bow; an upgrade will improve playability significantly.
Yes, the 3.5 mm line output is standard and compatible with most audio interfaces and DAWs, making it straightforward to record your violin performances.

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