Harley Benton HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 417280
Model: HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin
Price: $185.90

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This Harley Benton is a remarkable entry point into electric violin playing. The included accessories and active pickups make it immediately playable and quiet for practice, and the birch body gives a surprisingly pleasant acoustic tone. It's perfect for students, hobbyists, or anyone wanting to experiment with electric violin without a significant investment.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Active pickup system
  • Headphone output
  • Jack output
  • Plastic frame
  • Body and pegs made of birch
  • Neck and fingerboard made of maple
  • Top scale (distance from F-hole to upper edge of top): 18.5 cm
  • Neck scale (length of the neck from the upper saddle to the upper edge of the top): 14 cm
  • Scale: 32.8 cm
  • Design: Amber coloured
  • Includes a case
  • shoulder rest
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9V battery
PROS
  • • Birch body provides a surprisingly warm and resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Active pickup system delivers a usable, amplified signal with reduced noise.
  • • Includes essential accessories: case, shoulder rest, bow, rosin, and battery.
  • • Maple neck offers decent playability for beginners and intermediate players.
CONS
  • • Plastic frame feels somewhat cheap and compromises overall durability.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for folk, classical, or ambient styles.
  • • Composite bow is functional, but lacks the responsiveness of a quality wood bow.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel Strings
Pickups Active Piezo Pickup System
Connections Headphone Output, 1/4in Jack Output
Body Material Birch
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The HBV 990AMB's tone is serviceable, but lacks the nuance and dynamic range of premium models; it's more focused on basic amplification than complex sound shaping.
The neck scale is relatively short at 32.8 cm, which can feel a bit cramped for those with very large hands, but most players will find it manageable.
Yes, the 1/4in jack output allows connection to any standard amplifier or PA system, though you'll want to experiment with EQ to find a pleasing tone.

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