Harley Benton HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 325869
Model: HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin
Price: $185.90

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This Harley Benton is a surprisingly capable entry point into electric violin playing. The active pickup system provides a decent amplified sound, and the included accessories are a real bonus. It's perfect for students, beginners, or anyone wanting to experiment with electrified violin sounds without a significant investment.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 990BEM 4/4 Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin with Active Pickup System
  • Size: 4/4
  • Maple body and neck
  • Plastic frame
  • Birch fingerboard
  • Jujube tuning pegs and chinrest
  • Design: Birdseye maple
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Microphone/MP3 input
  • 6.3 mm line jack output
  • Includes a case
  • shoulder rest
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9V battery
PROS
  • • Maple body offers a surprisingly resonant acoustic foundation.
  • • Active pickup system delivers a usable, amplified signal directly.
  • • Included accessories like case and bow provide immediate playability.
  • • Birch fingerboard offers decent playability for the price point.
CONS
  • • Plastic frame construction feels noticeably cheap and impacts perceived quality.
  • • Tuning pegs are likely to require frequent adjustments and upgrades.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to higher-end electric violins.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel strings, likely generic brand
Pickups Active Piezo pickup system, basic output
Connections 3.5 mm headphone out, 6.3 mm line out, MP3 input
Body Material Maple (top, back, sides), Birch (fingerboard)
Weight Approximately 3.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The amplified tone is noticeably different, lacking the complex overtones of an acoustic. Expect a more direct, somewhat 'sterile' sound that benefits from effects.
Yes, the peg holes are standard size and swapping them is a common upgrade for improved tuning stability.
The microphone input is quite basic; it's best suited for simple practice or casual recording, not professional applications.

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