Harley Benton HBV 990RD Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 990RD Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 990RD Electric Violin

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 351785
Model: HBV 990RD Electric Violin
Price: $174.90

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This Harley Benton is a remarkable entry point into amplified violin playing. It's ideal for students, beginners, or those experimenting with electronic violin sounds, offering a surprising amount of value for the budget-friendly price. Don't expect boutique quality, but it's a solid platform for exploration.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 990RD Electric Violin
  • Electric Violin
  • Size: 4/4
  • Active pickup system
  • Body: Basswood
  • Plastic frame
  • Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Birch
  • Headphone outputs
  • Jack output
  • Colour: Red
  • Includes a case
  • shoulder rest
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9V battery
PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly warm, resonant acoustic foundation.
  • • Active pickup system delivers a clean, amplified signal with reduced noise.
  • • Included accessories – case, rest, bow, rosin – offer immediate playability.
  • • Birch fingerboard provides a playable surface, offering decent feel for the price.
CONS
  • • Plastic frame feels noticeably cheap and compromises perceived quality.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility; designed primarily for amplified violin sounds.
  • • Composite bow is entry-level and lacks the responsiveness of a better bow.

Product Video

Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel (likely synthetic core)
Pickups Active Piezo System
Connections Headphone Output, 1/4 in Jack Output
Body Material Basswood
Weight Approximately 7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The amplified tone is noticeably brighter and more direct, lacking the complex overtones of an acoustic. It's geared towards a more processed, electric violin sound.
The frame is robust enough for normal playing, but it's not as durable as a hardwood frame and should be handled with care to avoid cracks or damage.
Yes, the pickup system is accessible, but requires some basic electronics knowledge and potentially modification of the frame to accommodate different pickup sizes.

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