Harley Benton MA-500 SB w/Bag

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Harley Benton MA-500 SB w/Bag

Harley Benton

MA-500 SB w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 264732
Model: MA-500 SB w/Bag
Category: Mandolins
Price: $209.00

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This Harley Benton MA-500 is a surprisingly capable electric mandolin, perfect for bluegrass enthusiasts or guitarists looking to explore a new instrument. The build quality is solid for the price, and the pickups provide a clear, bright tone that cuts through a mix. It's an excellent entry point into the world of electric mandolins without a massive investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton MA-500 SB w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MA-500 VS Bluegrass Series

  • *Electric Mandolin*
  • Body: Basswood
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Amaranth
  • Fretboard inlays: Dot
  • Neck profile: Rounded V
  • Bindings: Cream-coloured
  • 20 Frets
  • Scale: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 28 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • Pickups: 2 Single coils
  • Controls: Volume - Tone
  • 3-Way switch
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: Diecast
  • String gauges: .011 - .014 - .025w -. 039w
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • High-gloss
  • Corresponding gig bag available under Article Nr #152480# (not included)
  • Rockbag RB 20613 B Plus
  • *Gigbag*
  • For A-style snd F-style mandolins
  • Fixed
  • water-resistant RokTex® surface material
  • rough texture and with artificial leather applications
  • Colour: Black
  • Lining: Black velvet
  • 30 mm / 1.18” Thick padding
  • Equipped with Guitar-Saving-System™ and Neck-Saving-System™ for ultimate protection
  • Extra protective cushion for under the strap button
  • Robust RokTex® protection for machine heads and bridge
  • 10 mm / 0.39” Wide double zipper with ”W” metal tag
  • Two 50 mm / 1.97” wide
  • detachable backpack shoulder straps with Shoulder-Saving-System™ (padded shoulder protection with a robust
  • non-slip surface)
  • metal carabiners and -eyelets
  • Backpack shoulder straps with mobile phone pocket
  • 1 Padded handle
  • 1 Padded handle on the front side with additional reinforcement
  • 1 Outer compartment with zipper for sheet music and accessories with 1x extra integrated compartment
  • Additional zipper compartment bag on the front neck side with integrated zipper compartment
  • 2 Vertical pockets on the backside with a 6 mm / 0.24" wide zipper for storing the backpack straps
  • Transparent compartment for business cards
  • Robust PVC reinforcment on the base with metal feet
  • Metal hooks for hanging the bag up
  • Ebossed RockBag logo

Dimensions:

, Length: 70.5 cm, Depth: 9 cm, Width: 31.5 cm, Neck: 13.5 cm

PROS
  • • Basswood body provides a surprisingly warm and resonant foundation.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, familiar feel for guitar players.
  • • Amaranth fretboard is slick and durable, improving playability.
  • • Single coil pickups deliver a bright, articulate bluegrass tone with edge.
CONS
  • • Basswood, while warm, lacks the complexity of higher-end tonewoods.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to set-neck designs.
  • • Chrome hardware might show fingerprints and require more frequent cleaning.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Style A-Style
Top Wood Basswood
Back & Sides Basswood
Strings Light Gauge (.011 - .039)
Scale Length 350 mm (13.78 in)
Weight Approximately 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The rounded V profile is similar to a vintage-style guitar neck, offering a comfortable feel for players accustomed to that shape, but slightly narrower.
While optimized for bluegrass, the single coils can be dialed back for country or even some rock styles, though it won’t have the warmth of a humbucker.
The gig bag is functional and protective for transport, but a hard case would offer significantly more protection from impacts and temperature changes.

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