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Best Harley Benton 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars 2025

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Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Fingerpicking For Parlor Blues For Recording For Intimate Venues For Classical Crossover For Vintage Style
BRANDS: Martin Guitar Harley Benton Gretsch Fender
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle

by Harley Benton
Fingerpicking Intimate Venues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 549333
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood

by Harley Benton
Fingerpicking Intimate Venues Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWoodAcoustic GuitarCustom Line Solid Wood SeriesStyle: AuditoriumTop: solid OkoumeBack and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 505980
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Classical Crossover Vintage Style Recording
Key Feature:
• Comfortable smaller body size
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 541348
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood

by Harley Benton
Intimate Venues Classical Crossover Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming

Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWoodAcoustic Guitar with PickupCustom Line Solid Wood SeriesStyle: Auditorium with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 505982
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE

by Harley Benton
Fingerpicking Intimate Venues Recording
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCESteel-String Guitar with PickupAuditorium design with cutawayDovetail...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 333966
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Intimate Venues Vintage Style Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • May not cut through band mix

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540493
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS

by Harley Benton
Parlor Blues Fingerpicking Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
✗ CONS
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NSAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Auditorium 000-14 with cutawayDovetail...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 333967
$274
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle

by Harley Benton
Fingerpicking Classical Crossover Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume for large venues
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 541349
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE VS Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE VS Bundle

by Harley Benton
Recording Classical Crossover Intimate Venues
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Vintage aesthetic appeal
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Harley Benton Cust. Line CLA-15MCE VS Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS*Acoustic...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549353
$299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Vintage Style Fingerpicking Parlor Blues
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545368
$241
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle

by Harley Benton
Intimate Venues Parlor Blues Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Balanced tone with clear note separation
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Requires gentle playing touch

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 565621
$248
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE BK

by Harley Benton
Parlor Blues Recording Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Great recording guitar
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE BKAcoustic Guitar with PickupAuditorium design with cutawaySolid sitka spruce...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 460737
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Intimate Venues Parlor Blues Classical Crossover
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Limited volume for large venues

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE*Steel-String...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 562808
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE Bundle

by Harley Benton
Parlor Blues Intimate Venues Recording
Key Feature:
• Vintage aesthetic appeal
✓ PROS
  • • Balanced tone with clear note separation
  • • Great recording guitar
✗ CONS
  • • Limited volume for large venues
  • • Less bass response than larger guitars

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE*Steel-String...

⭐ 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 562806
$296
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Intimate Venues Recording Fingerpicking
Key Feature:
• Excellent for fingerpicking techniques
✓ PROS
  • • Great recording guitar
  • • Comfortable smaller body size
✗ CONS
  • • May not cut through band mix
  • • Not suitable for heavy strumming

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE BK*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 540444
$328
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 0/00/000 acoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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