Harley Benton HBV 990BCF 4/4 Electric Violin
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Harley Benton
HBV 990BCF 4/4 Electric Violin
Product Info
Article Number:
325871
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HBV 990BCF 4/4 Electric Violin
Category:
Electric Violins and Violas
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a fantastic entry point for aspiring electric violinists or those wanting to experiment with amplified sounds. The carbon fiber body makes it surprisingly robust, and the active pickup provides a usable, clean signal directly to headphones or an amp—perfect for practice, recording, or performing in quieter settings where a traditional acoustic isn't ideal.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HBV 990BCF 4/4 Electric Violin
- Electric Violin with Active Pickup System
- Size: 4/4
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Plastic frame
- Fingerboard: Birch
- Jujube tuning pegs and chinrest
- Active pickup system
- Headphone output
- Jack output
- Design: Black Carbon Fiber
- Includes a case
- shoulder rest
- composite bow
- rosin and 9V battery
PROS
- • Carbon fiber body offers surprising durability and resonance.
- • Active pickup delivers a clear, amplified signal with reduced noise.
- • Includes essential accessories: case, shoulder rest, bow, rosin.
- • Jujube pegs and chinrest provide a familiar, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • Plastic frame feels noticeably less premium than traditional wood construction.
- • Birch fingerboard might exhibit slightly higher wear compared to ebony.
- • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for amplified violin styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Electric Violin
Strings
Steel (likely synthetic core)
Pickups
Active Piezo Pickup System
Connections
Headphone Output, 1/4in Instrument Output
Body Material
Carbon Fiber Composite
Weight
Approximately 7 lbs
Similar Products
Alpengold Sinova 496M Nut
Piano Accordions
$8,084
Piano Accordion, 96 basses, 38 treble keys, Four reed ranks on the treble side, Ten treble...
NGL Percussion Woodblock Nut 32cm
Misc. Percussion
$328
Woodblock, Material: Native walnut wood, Warm, earthy and powerful sound,...
Eastman Albert Nebel Violin VL601G+
Acoustic Violins
$1,309
Violin with Pickup, Size: 4/4, Guarneri model with a pickup system embedded in the...
NGL Percussion Woodblock Ash 18cm
Misc. Percussion
$131
Woodblock, Length: 18 cm, Material: Native ash wood, Bright, clear sound with lots...
Frequently Asked Questions
Carbon fiber offers a more focused, direct sound with less overtone complexity than maple, resulting in a brighter, more amplified tone.
Replacing the pickup will require some technical skill and potentially custom wiring, as it's integrated into the body's electronics, but replacement units are available.
Birch is softer than ebony, so it may show wear faster, especially with aggressive playing; occasional oiling will help maintain its playability.
