Harley Benton HBV 870BK 4/4 Electric Violin
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Harley Benton
HBV 870BK 4/4 Electric Violin
Product Info
Article Number:
225650
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBV 870BK 4/4 Electric Violin
Category:
Electric Violins and Violas
Price:
$163.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point into the world of electric violins. It’s ideal for beginners, students, or anyone wanting to experiment with amplified violin sounds on a budget. While the components are basic, the overall package is surprisingly well-rounded and fun to play.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBV 870BK 4/4 Electric Violin
- Electric Violin
- Size: 4/4
- Body: Paulownia
- Ebony pegs
- fingerboard and chinrest
- Composite tailpiece with fine tuners
- Line output: 3.5 mm jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Mic input: 3.5 mm jack
- One tone and one volume control
- Weight: Approx. 580g
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- composite bow
- rosin and 9 V battery
PROS
- • Paulownia body offers surprisingly resonant and warm acoustic tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, familiar playing experience for traditional violinists.
- • Composite tailpiece with tuners allows for precise and stable tuning.
- • Complete package including case, bow, rosin, and battery offers excellent value.
CONS
- • Paulownia body, while resonant, lacks the projection of higher-grade woods.
- • The built-in mic input is likely noisy and of limited use for serious recording.
- • Composite bow, while functional, won't match the response of a quality horsehair bow.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Electric Violin
Strings
Steel (likely a standard 4/4 violin string set)
Pickups
Piezo ceramic pickup system, offering a bright, somewhat brittle tone
Connections
3.5 mm Line Output, 3.5 mm Headphone Output, 3.5 mm Mic Input
Body Material
Paulownia wood
Weight
Approx. 580g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo pickup delivers a brighter, less nuanced tone than an acoustic; expect a more 'electric' and potentially harsher sound requiring EQ adjustments.
Absolutely, the mounting is standard 4/4 violin; a better bow will significantly improve the instrument's responsiveness and tone.
It's a basic gig bag style case, offering some protection during transport but not as robust as a hard case.
