Harley Benton CG200-BK
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Harley Benton
CG200-BK
Product Info
Article Number:
109321
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CG200-BK
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CG200-BK is a shockingly good entry point into classical guitar playing. It's well-suited for absolute beginners or students on a tight budget who want a playable, decent-sounding instrument without significant investment. Don't expect concert-hall performance, but it's a solid platform for learning and casual playing.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CG200-BK
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Basswood body
- Neck: Nato
- Fretboard: Maple
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- 19 Frets
- Cream-coloured body binding
- Nylon strings
- Total length: 99.06 cm
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly warm, balanced tone.
- • Nato neck offers decent stability and a playable feel for the price.
- • Maple fretboard is smooth, aiding comfortable practice and learning.
- • High-gloss finish looks surprisingly good for a budget instrument.
CONS
- • Basswood, while warm, lacks the projection of more premium tonewoods.
- • Hardware is basic and likely to be a future upgrade point.
- • Maple fretboard can be prone to drying and cracking without proper care.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Basswood
Back & Sides
Basswood
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Maple
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spruce tops generally offer more brightness and projection; the basswood provides a warmer, mellower tone, which some find more forgiving for beginners.
The high-gloss finish can feel a little sticky initially, but it typically improves with play and conditioning; a fretboard conditioner can help alleviate this.
Yes, the nut and saddle are spaced appropriately for wound strings, although you may need to file the nut slots slightly wider for optimal playability.
