Harley Benton CG-45E Natural
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Harley Benton
CG-45E Natural
Product Info
Article Number:
490946
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CG-45E Natural
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$97.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton CG-45E is a surprisingly solid acoustic-electric for the budget-conscious player. It delivers a warm, woody tone, and the preamp is a genuinely useful addition for practice or small performances. This is an excellent option for beginners or anyone needing a reliable, affordable stage-ready acoustic.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CG-45E Natural
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Standard series
- Design: Folk Style
- Mahogany body
- X bracing
- Mahogany neck
- Roseacer fretboard
- DOT fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: modern "C"
- Dovetail construction
- Cream bindings on body and neck
- Abalone rosette sticker
- Scale length: 650 mm (25.59")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.65")
- 20 Frets
- Preamp with volume control and 4-band EQ
- Roseacer bridge
- Gold-plated diecast machine heads
- Total length: 102.5 cm
- Lower bout: 37.5 cm
- Upper bout: 28 cm
- Height: 10.5 cm
- String gauges: .010 "- .047"
- Colour: Natural matt
PROS
- • Solid mahogany construction delivers a warm, focused acoustic tone.
- • Modern 'inCin' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Preamp system provides usable amplification for smaller gigs and practice.
- • Gold-plated machine heads offer smooth tuning stability and a premium feel.
CONS
- • Mahogany body may lack the brighter articulation of a spruce top.
- • Abalone rosette is a sticker, a cost-saving measure noticeable on close inspection.
- • DOT fretboard inlays are basic, a minor aesthetic compromise at this price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Roseacer
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Preamp with volume control and 4-band EQ
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg) – typical for a mahogany body
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Frequently Asked Questions
The preamp is functional and gets the job done, but don’t expect the clarity or tonal options of a premium system; it’s more suited for basic amplification.
The modern 'inCin' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands compared to wider acoustic necks.
Expect a warm, mellow tone with a good amount of sustain – mahogany tends to be darker than spruce, so it's great for fingerstyle or softer strumming, but lacks some of the brightness.
