Best Harley Benton Folk Acoustic Guitars 2025

Premium Harley Benton folk acoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 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 Folk For Fingerpicking For Singer-Songwriter For Classical Crossover For Indie For Acoustic Pop

BRANDS: Harley Benton Martin Guitar Baton Rouge Fender Sheeran by Lowden Gibson Taylor Journey Instruments Gretsch Furch Yamaha Ibanez Applause

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Case

by Harley Benton

Classical Crossover Acoustic Pop Indie

Key Feature:

• Clear note separation

✓ PROS

• Easy to handle and transport
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for band situations
• Less bass response than dreadnought

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME*Steel-String...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 540466

$362

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Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood

by Harley Benton

Folk Fingerpicking Acoustic Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Easy to handle and transport
• Clear note separation

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• May lack power for heavy strumming

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWoodAcoustic Guitar with PickupCustom Line Solid Wood SeriesStyle: ParlorTop: solid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 505974

$351

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Pop Indie

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Easy to handle and transport
• Clear note separation

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for band situations
• Limited low-end presence

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME*Steel-String...

⭐ 5.0/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 540469

$296

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Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Folk Fingerpicking Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Clear note separation

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• May lack power for heavy strumming

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top*Steel-String...

⭐ 4.6/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 541342

$351

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Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top Bundle

by Harley Benton

Singer-Songwriter Folk Indie

Key Feature:

• Clear note separation

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone across frequencies
• Clear note separation

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for band situations
• May lack power for heavy strumming

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top*Steel-String...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 541345

$351

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Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top

by Harley Benton

Fingerpicking Indie Acoustic Pop

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Easy to handle and transport
• Comfortable smaller body size

✗ CONS

• Less bass response than dreadnought
• Limited low-end presence

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid TopSteel-String Guitar with PickupCustom Line seriesType: ParlorTop: solid sitka...

⭐ 4.7/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 521888

$329

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Harley Benton CLF-200 WN w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton CLF-200 WN w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Fingerpicking Indie Classical Crossover

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone across frequencies

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end presence
• Lower volume projection

Harley Benton CLF-200 WN w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLF-200 WN*Acoustic Guitar*Solid Standard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 539018

$274

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Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Indie Fingerpicking Singer-Songwriter

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone across frequencies

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone across frequencies
• Easy to handle and transport

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end presence
• Not ideal for band situations

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood*Acoustic Guitar with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599743

$373

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Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood Bundle

by Harley Benton

Acoustic Pop Fingerpicking Folk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Clear note separation

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• May lack power for heavy strumming

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood*Acoustic Guitar with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 568263

$373

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Harley Benton Delta Blues MJCE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton Delta Blues MJCE

by Harley Benton

Fingerpicking Acoustic Pop Classical Crossover

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone across frequencies

✓ PROS

• Easy to handle and transport
• Great for fingerpicking

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end presence
• Not ideal for band situations

Harley Benton Delta Blues MJCEAcoustic Guitar with PickupStyle: Vintage-Style mini jumboBody: MahoganyQuartersawn...

⭐ 5.0/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 451678

$142

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

by Harley Benton

Folk Indie Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Easy to handle and transport

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for band situations
• Less bass response than dreadnought

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M*Acoustic...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 540497

$241

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Harley Benton Delta Blues O Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Harley Benton Delta Blues O Set 1

by Harley Benton

Singer-Songwriter Indie Fingerpicking

Key Feature:

• Comfortable smaller body size

✓ PROS

• Great for fingerpicking
• Balanced tone across frequencies

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• Not ideal for band situations

Harley Benton Delta Blues O Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Delta Blues O*Steel-String Guitar*Type:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 458112

$142

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Harley Benton TravelMate-E - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton TravelMate-E

by Harley Benton

Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Pop Indie

Key Feature:

• Great for fingerpicking

✓ PROS

• Balanced tone across frequencies
• Comfortable smaller body size

✗ CONS

• Not ideal for band situations
• Lower volume projection

Harley Benton TravelMate-EAcoustic Travel Guitar with PickupSize: 1/2 (89 cm)With carbon fibre bodyBluetooth and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 575732

$274

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Harley Benton CG-45E Natural Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Harley Benton CG-45E Natural Bundle

by Harley Benton

Indie Singer-Songwriter Acoustic Pop

Key Feature:

• Clear note separation

✓ PROS

• Comfortable smaller body size
• Easy to handle and transport

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• Less bass response than dreadnought

Harley Benton CG-45E Natural Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CG-45E Natural*Steel-String Guitar with...

⭐ 4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 558198

$127

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Harley Benton Delta Blues T Set 1 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Harley Benton Delta Blues T Set 1

by Harley Benton

Folk Fingerpicking Indie

Key Feature:

• Balanced tone across frequencies

✓ PROS

• Clear note separation
• Easy to handle and transport

✗ CONS

• Lower volume projection
• Not ideal for band situations

Harley Benton Delta Blues T Set 1*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Delta Blues T*Acoustic Guitar*Style: Vintage...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458239

$131

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How to Choose the Best Folk 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 folk 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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Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top Bundle

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top

Harley Benton CLF-200 WN w/Bag

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood w/Bag

Harley Benton CLP-15ME SolidWood Bundle

Harley Benton Delta Blues MJCE

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

Harley Benton Delta Blues O Set 1

Harley Benton TravelMate-E

Harley Benton CG-45E Natural Bundle

Harley Benton Delta Blues T Set 1

How to Choose the Best Folk Acoustic Guitars

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