Harley Benton HBV 990AMB 4/4 Electric Violin

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Electric Violin

  • Size: 4/4
  • Active pickup system
  • Headphone output
  • Jack output
  • Plastic frame
  • Body and pegs made of birch
  • Neck and fingerboard made of maple
  • Top scale (distance from F-hole to upper edge of top): 18.5 cm
  • Neck scale (length of the neck from the upper saddle to the upper edge of the top): 14 cm
  • Scale: 32.8 cm
  • Design: Amber coloured
  • Includes a case, shoulder rest, composite bow, rosin and 9V battery
Available since November 2017
Item number 417280
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Number of Strings 4
Fretboard Maple
Body Material Birch
Pegs Birch
Chin rest Wooden
Neck Maple
Incl. Bag No
Incl. Case Yes
Incl. Bow Yes
Incl. Shoulder Rest Yes
Incl. 4 Fine Tuners Yes
Size 4/4
Electronics Active
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$163
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The perfect entry into the world of electric violins

The Harley Benton HBV 990AMB electric violin does not have an acoustically resonant body like a classical violin, but a solid centre block instead. This means that the instrument is primarily designed for electrically amplified playing, which is possible thanks to an active pickup system complete with a three-band EQ and various connection options. A circumferential black plastic frame provides the perfect grip when playing. Starting on the electric violin is as easy as can be with this instrument. In addition to the violin itself, the scope of delivery includes a case, a shoulder rest, a composite bow, rosin for coating the bow hair, and a 9V battery for powering the active pickup.

A perfectly designed instrument

The body of the Harley Benton HBV 990AMB is made of birch with a amber-coloured finish and a very appealing and high-quality wood grain. The maple neck features a glued-on maple fingerboard - in this case coloured black. The tailpiece features a set of fine-tuners to facilitate uncomplicated and precise tuning of the violin. The pickup unit is active (i.e. equipped with a preamp) and allows the volume to be controlled via a rotary knob on the underside of the instrument, while the three faders adjust the bass, middle, and treble frequencies as desired. The compartment for the 9V battery that powers the pickup system and the mount for the chin rest are also located on the underside. Two mini-jack sockets (3.5mm) are placed laterally so that headphones and an external sound source, such as an MP3 player, can be connected. These features are very useful when practising: For example, backing tracks can be listened to using headphones.

This one can be really loud!

Violinists from all manner of musical backgrounds will be delighted by the Harley Benton HBV 990AMB, because this instrument comes with straightforward amplification that is also very flexible in terms of sound. With the piezo-based pickup system, feedback problems are hardly to be expected, even at higher volumes. The attractive price makes the Harley Benton HBV 990AMB suitable not only for beginners, but also for advanced players who are looking for a flexible electric violin as a second instrument. Incidentally, many violin players use an electric violin alongside their acoustic one for practising at home - so the neighbours are not bombarded with piercing violin tones. In any case, the unamplified sound of the Harley Benton HBV 990AMB is loud enough to be heard at a sufficient volume when playing alone.

About Harley Benton

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.

Sounds to suit any style

The Harley Benton HBV 990AMB is the perfect all-in-one instrument to explore the wide and varied world of electric violins, and it comes at an exceptionally attractive price. Whether it's in a Jazz combo, a Bluesgrass group, or a Rock band: Wherever a clear and powerfully amplified violin sound is required, this electric violin hits the spot. Thanks to its active pickup system, the Harley Benton HBV 990AMB is totally hassle-free when playing - just plug it into an acoustic amplifier or sound system, adjust the volume and timbre, and you're ready to go. Moreover, if you like experimental sounds, you will enjoy enhancing the violin's sound using effects devices. Whether pimped with distortion, echo or octaver, or simply played with an unadulterated, loud sound - this electric violin is real fun.

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Great Electric violin
Lorcan C. 16.01.2021
Great electric violin for the price range. The onboard electronics are okay - you get what you pay for...so the basic Eq on the back of the violin is adequate. The 1/4" jack output is solid, in fact the whole build is great: the pegs, bridge, bow, fine tuners, all are great quality. I sometimes run the violin through a BOSS GT-6 guitar fx board. For a clean sound coming out of a basic amp, I run the violin through a BOSS GE-7 Equalizer pedal for extra filtering. I love having this electric violin on hand. Really great for gigs, and as I said for the price I would recommend this violin.
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Me me 13.11.2022
Better to save a little bit more to get something that doesn't destroy your intonation
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Für Anfänger Spitze!!!
Noboi 08.05.2019
Ich habe schon länger mal mit dem Geigenspiel geliebäugelt. Bin selbst aber totaler Anfänger, auch wenn ich sonst schon jahrelang Gitarre spiele. Wobei mich weniger das Klassische als mehr das Fiddle-Spiel interessiert.
Natürlich wäre mir eine akustische lieber gewesen, doch das wollte ich meinen Nachbarn (und mir) dann doch nicht zumuten. Nach langem Hin- und Her-Überlegen fiel die Entscheidung also auf die HBV 990AMB. Und ich bin ausgesprochen zufrieden.
Die Verarbeitung ist ohne Mängel, auch auf den zweiten Blick. Trotz des Preises wirkt nichts an der E-Geige billig. Auch die Regler gehen leicht und machen einen stabilen Eindruck, das Gleiche trifft auf die Feinstimmer zu. Anders als eine E-Gitarre hat die E-Geige unverstärkt schon eine ausreichende Lautstärke, hält sich aber angenehm auf Zimmerlautstärke und eignet sich daher prima für Anfänger: man hört die Töne deutlich, muss sich aber nicht um die Nachbarn Sorgen machen. Vorbedingung ist natürlich das ausreichende Kolophonieren des Bogens. Das muss man selbst machen, auch wenn in der Beschreibung etwas von "spielfertig gemacht" steht. Aber kein Problem: das Kolophon wird ja gleich mitgeliefert.
Zu den Mängeln von Schulter-Stütze und Bogen, die man schon mal in anderen Bewertungen liest, kann ich als Laie nicht viel sagen, da mir hier auch die Vergleiche fehlen, aber ich komme damit sehr gut zurecht. Bei diesem Preis sollte man wohl auch keine zu hohen (Profi)Maßstäbe anlegen.
Um das Geigenspielen selbst für sich kennenzulernen und herauszufinden, ob es einem Spaß macht, ist dieser Geigen-Set auf jeden Fall mehr nur geeignet. Meiner Meinung nach gerade darum eine klare Kaufempfehlung.
Kleiner Tipp am Rande: Auf jeden Fall einen Satz Saiten mitbestellen und ebenfalls eine große Hilfe: ein First Frets Sticker für erste schnelle Erfolge!
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Modèle HBV 900 AMB
Monsieur U 06.06.2021
Le principe du modèle de violon électrique Harley Benton HBV 990 est de proposer une épaulière « standard ». Tout dépendra donc de votre morphologie : largeur d’épaule et hauteur du coup.

L’épaulière est ajustable de très peu, mais une fois réglée, sera suffisante pour bien maintenir l’instrument ; L’autre choix est classique, faire l’achat d’une épaulière adaptée à sa morphologie.

Le violon HBV 990 est en fait un choix d’essences de bois pour le corps, la touche ; chevilles et mentonnière sont d’offices en bouleau (Mentonnière que j’ai changé pour ma morphologie, et en ébène). L’instrument en lui-même est de bonne facture, solide, et délivre un très bon jeux de sons selon l’amplificateur et l.es effet.s sur lequel il est sonorisé.

Mon choix s’est porté sur le modèle HBV 900 AMB, j’en suis très satisfait !
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