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Harley Benton HBV 990BK Electric Violin

4.0 out of 5 stars from 24 customer ratings

Electric Violin with Active Pickup System

  • Size: 4/4
  • Active pickup system
  • Headphone output
  • Jack output
  • Body: Basswood
  • Plastic frame
  • Fingerboard and tuning pegs: Birch
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes case, shoulder rest, composite bow, rosin and 9V battery
  • Available since February 2015
  • Item number 351782
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Number of Strings 4
  • Fretboard Birch (Betula Albosinensis)
  • Body Material Basswood
  • Pegs Birch
  • Chin rest Wooden
  • Neck Maple
  • Including Gigbag No
  • Incl. Case Yes
  • Incl. Bow Yes
  • Incl. Shoulder Rest Yes
  • Incl. 4 Fine Tuners Yes
  • Size 4/4
  • Electronics Active
2.075 kr
All prices incl. VAT
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The perfect entry into the world of electric violins

The Harley Benton HBV 990BK 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 990BK is made of basswood with a black finish, and the maple neck features a fingerboard made of tinted birch, which is also used for the tuning pegs. The tailpiece features a set of fine-tuners to facilitate 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 990BK, 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 990BK 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 990BK 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 990BK 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 990BK 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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Terrible quality
Unhappy Dad 21.11.2018
2 strings snapped on initial tuning - and done by an experienced violin player.
Pick-up not working at all. Instructions for set up followed exactly but not clear or detailed.
Am returning for refund straightaway. My daughter very disappointed on her birthday
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Cheap and Reliable
Lamberto Raymond Jr. 18.12.2021
Cheap and reliable, easy to operate, better preamp than any chinese brand that you can buy.
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Amazing Electric Violin
Kathleen Cardona 21.02.2025
Violin is very light weight. Sound is amazing. It has adjustable bass and treble and Volume. It is easy to use. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. The more one practice with the Violin the sound will bring out a clear sound. At first it has a very high pitch.
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Elythiel 27.11.2022
J'ai pris ce violon pour apprendre, je joue de la guitare depuis 25 ans mais n'avais jamais touché un violon. Pour débuter, il est excellent, n'ayant aucun point de comparaison ni expérience, je ne peux pas juger de la qualité du son mais c'est propre. Même sans ampli ou casque, on entend assez bien le son pour jouer ( contrairement a une guitare électrique ou il faut vraiment tendre l'oreille ). Une fois le casque branché, ça reste léger, le son du préampli n'est pas super puissant mais ça reste décent. Une fois branché sur mon ampli de guitare ( Un Peavey Blazer 158 ), le son est propre, mais quasiment inutile pour jouer juste pour soi, il a fallu que je commence a pousser le volume assez haut pour commencer a entendre l'ampli par dessus le son naturel du violon qui est déjà très bon de base. je n'ai pas encore essayé les effets ( reverb ou disto ).
L'étui de rangement est solide, les emplacements dans le couvercle pour ranger l'archet est vraiment bien pensé, j'aurai aimé un emplacement pour ranger le repose épaule ( ou peu importe comment cette pièce s'appelle ) mais ça rentre quand même en étant bon a tetris.

Concernant Thomann, j'ai d'abord contacté un de leur employé via le chat sur le site pour quelques renseignements, le personnel est vraiment agréable et répond aux questions pour être sur de son choix. Une fois la commande passée ( le soir ), dès le lendemain matin ils avaient expédié ma commande d'Allemagne, 3 jours plus tard je l'ai reçue en France. Le colis est super bien protégé, rien a redire. Je recommande non seulement le violon ( c'est un Harley benton 990 noir ) mais également Thomann qui m'a fourni un service d'une exceptionnelle qualité.
Merci a vous.
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