Harley Benton HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 225648
Model: HBV 870RD 4/4 Electric Violin
Price: $163.90

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This Harley Benton is a seriously impressive entry-level electric violin. The included accessories make it a complete package, and the headphone jack is a huge boon for quiet practice. It's perfect for students or anyone wanting to experiment with amplified violin sounds without a significant investment.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 870RD 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: Red
  • Includes case
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9 V battery
PROS
  • • Paulownia body offers surprisingly resonant and lightweight construction.
  • • Composite tailpiece provides stable tuning and a modern aesthetic.
  • • Integrated headphone output enables silent practice without external amps.
  • • Includes essential accessories: case, bow, rosin, and battery for immediate playability.
CONS
  • • Paulownia, while lightweight, can feel less robust than maple or other hardwoods.
  • • Mic input is likely unbalanced, prone to noise with longer cable runs.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; designed primarily for amplified violin sounds.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings
Pickups Piezo Pickup System
Connections 3.5 mm Line Output, 3.5 mm Headphone Output, 3.5 mm Mic Input
Body Material Paulownia
Weight Approximately 700 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The included bow is functional for beginners but a higher-quality bow will improve response and tone significantly.
You can, but the 3.5 mm unbalanced connection can introduce noise, so a quality preamp or direct box is recommended.
It’s a different world; expect a more basic, piezo-driven sound lacking the dynamic range and tonal sculpting of more premium models.

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