Harley Benton HBV 870LH/WH Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 870LH/WH Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 870LH/WH Electric Violin

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 539202
Model: HBV 870LH/WH Electric Violin
Price: $185.90

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This Harley Benton is a remarkably affordable entry point into electric violin playing, especially for left-handed players. It's a solid choice for beginners, students, or anyone wanting to experiment with amplified violin sounds without a significant investment. Don't expect professional-grade tone or build quality, but for the price, it's genuinely impressive.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 870LH/WH Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • 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 Volume and 1 tone control
  • Weight: approx. 700 g
  • Colour: White
  • 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 fine-tuning, improving intonation stability.
  • • Integrated headphone output enables silent practice without external amplification.
  • • Included accessories (case, bow, rosin) provide a complete starter package.
CONS
  • • Birch fingerboard may lack the premium feel and responsiveness of ebony or rosewood.
  • • 3.5mm jack connections limit versatility and require adapters for standard audio gear.
  • • Basic pickups deliver a serviceable sound but lack the nuanced tonal complexity of higher-end systems.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel (likely generic, requiring frequent replacement)
Pickups Basic ceramic single-coil (provides a bright, somewhat thin 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 brighter and thinner than an acoustic, lacking the warmth and complexity; it's more suited for experimental or effects-laden sounds.
Yes, standard 4/4 violin strings will fit, but steel strings are recommended for better magnetic interaction with the pickups.
Like many instruments in this price range, quality control can vary; expect minor cosmetic imperfections, but major structural issues are uncommon.

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