Harley Benton HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin

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Harley Benton HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin

Harley Benton

HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 325873
Model: HBV 990SKL 4/4 Electric Violin
Price: $152.90

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This Harley Benton is a seriously budget-friendly entry into the electric violin world. The maple body gives it a surprisingly decent acoustic tone, and the active pickup system is clean and usable, making it perfect for beginners or those wanting a fun, affordable stage violin. Don't expect top-tier performance, but it's hard to argue with the value for the money.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBV 990SKL 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
  • Headphone output
  • Jack output
  • Design: Skulls
  • Includes a case
  • shoulder rest
  • composite bow
  • rosin and 9V battery
PROS
  • • Maple body provides surprisingly warm, resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Active pickup system delivers a clean, amplified signal with low noise.
  • • Complete package includes bow, rosin, case – great starter kit.
  • • Skulls design offers a unique aesthetic for stage presence.
CONS
  • • Plastic frame feels noticeably cheap and compromises overall build quality.
  • • Birch fingerboard can feel harder and less smooth than ebony.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to higher-end electric violins.

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Key Features

Type Electric Violin
Strings Steel strings, standard 4/4 size
Pickups Active piezo pickup system
Connections Headphone output, 1/4 in instrument output
Body Material Maple (top, back, sides), Birch (fingerboard)
Weight Approximately 3.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tone is usable, but lacks the nuance and dynamic range of premium models; it's a bit more 'basic' in its response.
The frame is functional, but requires careful handling; it's not as robust as a hardwood frame and isn't designed for heavy gigging.
The pickup is integrated into the body, so swapping it out isn't a simple process and would require modification.

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