Harley Benton HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539201
Model: HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin
Price: $185.90

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This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point into electric violin playing, especially for left-handed players who've been priced out of the market. It's surprisingly playable straight out of the box, though the sound benefits greatly from a better amp and potentially some effects. Perfect for students, beginners, or anyone wanting to experiment with violin sounds without a significant investment.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 870LH/BK Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • Size: 4/4
  • Body made of paulownia
  • Fingerboard & pegs & chinrest made of birch
  • Composite fine-tuning tailpiece
  • Line output: 3.5 mm jack socket
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack socket
  • Mic input: 3.5 mm jack socket
  • 1 Tone and 1 volume control
  • Weight: approx. 700 g
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. case
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9 V battery
PROS
  • • Paulownia body offers surprisingly resonant and lightweight construction for the price.
  • • Composite tailpiece allows for precise tuning adjustments, crucial for violin intonation.
  • • 3.5mm mic input expands versatility for layered performance and vocal integration.
  • • Included accessories (case, bow, rosin) provide a complete, playable starter package.
CONS
  • • Birch fingerboard might feel harder and less responsive than ebony for experienced players.
  • • The onboard pickups deliver a basic, somewhat thin sound requiring external amplification.
  • • Paulownia's softer wood makes it more susceptible to dents and finish scratches.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings (likely generic, not high-end)
Pickups Generic ceramic single-coil pickups (moderate output, basic tone)
Connections 3.5mm Line Output, 3.5mm Headphone Output, 3.5mm Mic Input
Body Material Paulownia
Weight 700g

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably different – the pickups add a certain 'electric' character lacking in acoustic amplification, often sounding thinner and less rich without EQ adjustments.
Generally yes, it reflects their usual standard of value-for-money, but the paulownia body is more prone to cosmetic issues than harder woods.
Yes, the wiring is straightforward, though you'll need some basic soldering skills and potentially a different mounting solution depending on the new pickups.

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