Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue

Name: HBO-850 Blue
Brand: Harley Benton
Price: 140 USD
Rating: 91 (42 reviews)

Steel String Guitar with Pickup

91/100

based on 42 reviews.

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1 year ago

Don't Like As Much, But HB Is Still Great!...

I ordered this (and a bunch of other HBs) guitar a few years back. The 1st one I received played well, but the bridge had partially separated from the body. Also, some of the higher frets had buzz or were dead. Well, the "problem" with the bridge actually makes the guitar very playable, like a shock absorber. Anyway, I notified HB, and they said to keep that one and that they'd send a replacement as well, the rep warned me that there were build problems with that model, that I could return them both after a year or so to try them out. I was stunned by the magnaminity of their Customer Service. In that regard, HB is truely outstanding. Anyway, the replacement guitar had a properly seated bridge but serious problems with dead frets and buzz in the highest notes, it's much harder to play as well. They really do have a serious build problem with setting the necks on this model. So, I can't recommend this model guitar from HB, it's too much of a "crap shoot". I think I was lucky to get the 1st one and kept it; however, HB has a much better and consistent build among its other model accoustic guitars, and I would recommend one of them.

2 years ago

Great value for price

For an entry guitar this is a great deal. The sound is more 'metalic' than a regular wood accoustic guitar but that's one of the features i like on it.

2 years ago

Good for the price

Great looking and sounding guitar, the only issue were the frets at 12th key, not even so with buzzing high E on last notes.

2 years ago

Fantastic sounding and looking guitar

I just have to say that this my first electric round back and what a beautiful sound well worth the money

2 years ago

Great Guitar- Great Value.

This guitar has everything that a similar one costing 3 times as much has, great sound. Great manufacturing quality and great value, this is my 3rd Harley Benton guitar, and will have no hesitation in purchasing more items from this company.

2 years ago

Harley Benton HBO-850 Blue

I realy like the sound its bright and also using a recording mic makes it sound good in recording sessions i very like the low action and playebility a good thing for us metalheads and a plus are the 24 frets . After using some fingerboard oil one the nek and the leafs it looks amazing A job well done Harley Benton.

2 years ago

Stunning!

Arrived today, got it straight out the box and had a little jam. Came out the box almost ready to play, I had to tune one of the strings. But I do that every time I pick my guitar up anyway. As a beginner and only been learning to play the guitar for about 6 months, I have little to no experience when it comes to guitars. And I'm not going to pretend I do. But saying that, for a less expensive 'budget' guitar, I am really really impressed. It covers all my needs. I think it sounds great, it's comfortable and the slim width makes it a lot easier for me to hold and play. I'm even tempted to buy another in a different colour. I'm sure there are more learnered players with greater expirence that could pick holes in it and find a negative, but for me it's perfect.

2 years ago

Harley Benton HBO 850 Blue 'Heaven'!

Must be the best value quality guitar available today!

3 years ago

Great value

Well made plays well for the price. Needed a bag but sweet sound through amp too I reccomend

3 years ago

I want to like it. (Update) I do like it!

I bought 2 HBO-850s, 1 blue, 1 black, and an HBO-850 classical nylon. The black plays well and has good tone. The blue one has fret buzz at the 5-7 fret area on the 3 low strings. I've adjusted the truss as much as I can. If I adjust any more I start to get fret buzz at the 15-17 fret area. As an owner of a dozen Harley Bentons, I can't really complain. This was $106 usd, what can you get for that? *Update* I adjusted the neck with the truss rod again and the buzzing is gone. I am pleased with all my HBs. Just ordered 3 more. 12 string acoustic will be here tomorrow!!

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