The Harley Benton HBO-850 is a four-string acoustic bass that offers an affordable point of entry into the world of unplugged music. The instrument's round back ensures comfortable playability without the player needing much time to get used to it, even if they are coming from the electric bass. Even a pickup including a four-band EQ and a tuner are included. The HBO-850 is an attractive and flexible companion for all those looking for an acoustic bass that they can start playing right away without having to dig too deep into their pocket.
The top of the HBO-850 is made of spruce and the body of a composite material called ABS. The latter is shaped into a curved "Super Shallow Bowl" form which fits comfortably against the upper body and arm and makes for comfortable playability as well as perfect ergonomics. ABS is of course also mostly unaffected by climatic fluctuations, which is particularly important when playing outdoors. For easy access to the upper registers and to fully utilise the potential of all 20 frets on the roseacer fingerboard, the HBO-850 also features a cutaway for the fretting hand. The mahogany neck sports a modern C-profile, making you quickly feel at home as well. The HBO-850 cuts a fine figure when amplified thanks to its pickup system and four-band EQ. This allows the sound to be adjusted to suit the individual needs of the player, and annoying feedback can be avoided as well. All the while, the integrated tuner keeps everything at the right pitch.
The Harley Benton HBO-850 is clearly aimed at musicians who appreciate an acoustic instrument with an authentic look and sound. The HBO-850 features a pickup system with an integrated four-band EQ should you need to use an amplifier, but it's otherwise loud enough for use at home or around the campfire - so you are well-prepared for any situation. Since acoustic basses are often used as second instruments, you won't want to re-acclimatise yourself too much or invest a lot of money, and all of this has been taken into account in the design and pricing of the HBO-850.
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.
For more than 20 years now, there has been no end to the popularity of unplugged music. Hardly any concert can do without an acoustic set, and live on stage both the sound and the look have to match. The HBO-850 provides both, and thanks to its ABS body, it is also resistant to the rigours of everyday life on stage, where climatic changes and minor bumps are inevitable. But don't worry, the HBO-850 is built to take it.