Harley Benton’s Olive Drab 335-Style Guitar: A Budget-Friendly Gibson Dream

Harley Benton's Olive Drab 335-Style Guitar: A Budget-Friendly Gibson Dream
Harley Benton has returned the elusive Olive Drab finish for its affordable semi-hollow electric guitar, the HB-35Plus Tremolo. Two new semi-hollow basses join this Gibson-inspired beauty.

Harley Benton, known for its budget-friendly instruments, has once again outdone itself with the latest additions to its lineup. The German brand has reintroduced the coveted Olive Drab finish, previously seen on high-end Gibson guitars, to its popular HB-35Plus Tremolo electric guitar range. This stunning instrument, paired with two new semi-hollow basses, allows guitarists to own a Gibson-inspired tone and aesthetic without breaking the bank.

Olive Drab HB-35Plus Tremolo

The HB-35Plus Tremolo is a semi-hollow electric guitar resembling the iconic Gibson ES-335. Its Olive Drab finish, a colorway highly sought after by guitarists for decades, gives it a vintage and sophisticated look.

Olive Drab HB-35Plus Tremolo.jpg
With a Bigsby-style Tremolo

B-Style Tremolo

This guitar features a semi-hollow maple body, a C-shape nato neck, and a 22-fret laurel fretboard with block inlays. The B-style tremolo will be perfect for shimmers and subtle vibrato.

Other notable features include a graphite nut, DLX Kluson-style tuners, a TOM-style bridge, and a pair of Roswell LAF humbuckers.

It joins the rest of the HB-35Plus semi-hollow models on offer.

HB-50 Semi-Hollow Basses

Joining the HB-35Plus Tremolo are two new semi-hollow basses, the HB-50. The classic Gibson EB-2 inspires these basses and offers a similar aesthetic and tone.

Harley Benton HB-50 Cherry Red semi-hollow bass guitar
Cherry Red

The HB-50 features a semi-hollow maple body, maple neck, amaranth fretboard, and an Artec MMC4 Vintage Alnico 5 humbucker.

Harley Benton HB-50 Vintage Orange semi-hollow bass guitar
Vintage Orange

Guitar Bomb Verdict

Harley Benton’s latest offerings showcase the brand’s commitment to providing high-quality instruments at affordable prices.

The Olive Drab HB-35Plus Tremolo and the HB-50 semi-hollow basses allow guitarists and bassists to own Gibson-inspired instruments without the hefty price tag.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting, these guitars are sure to impress.

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