Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

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Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

Harley Benton

CLA-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 525283
Model: CLA-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag
Price: $383.90

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This CLA-15MCE is a seriously impressive offering from Harley Benton. The all-solid wood construction and Fishman pickup make it a fantastic platform for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a full, warm acoustic sound with reliable amplification. It's a great value for a solid-top instrument with a cutaway and a quality pickup system.

Product Description

Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLA-15MCE SolidWood

  • *Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*
  • Custom Line Solid Wood Series
  • Style: Auditorium with cutaway
  • Top: solid Okoume
  • Back and sides: solid Okoume
  • Scalloped X bracing
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • SnowFlake fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Oval C
  • Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Presys II
  • Pau Ferro bridge with bone saddle
  • Deluxe Antique Copper open tuners
  • Factory strings: D'Addarío XTAPB1253 .012 - .053 (Art. #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural Matte
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag Premium
  • *Premium Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Water-resistant "Leatherex" material
  • 30 mm highly dense industrial padding
  • Three outer pockets
  • Retractable backpack straps
  • Guitar neck secured in place with Velcro fastener
  • Extra protection at endpin
  • machine heads and bridge
  • Colour: Brown
  • Inner Dimensions
  • Total length: 112 cm
  • Lower width: 42 cm
  • Upper width: 34 cm
  • Total depth: 14 cm
PROS
  • • Solid Okoume construction delivers a surprisingly warm, resonant tone.
  • • Fishman Presys II pickup system provides clean, usable amplified sound.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
  • • Deluxe tuners ensure stable tuning, a nice touch at this price point.
CONS
  • • Okoume, while nice, lacks the stiffness of mahogany for ultimate projection.
  • • The matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a bit plasticky.
  • • The 'Oval C' neck profile might not suit all hand sizes or playing styles.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Okoume
Back & Sides Solid Okoume
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm (25.3")
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys II
Weight 1.75 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okoume is generally warmer and more responsive than mahogany, offering a slightly 'bouncier' feel. It lacks a bit of the upper-midrange focus you'd get with mahogany, but still sounds rich and full.
The Oval C profile is generally considered comfortable, but larger hands might find it a touch narrower than some prefer. It's best to try it if possible, or compare to guitars you already find comfortable.
The Presys II offers a clear, natural amplified tone with a useful onboard tuner; it's more than adequate for smaller gigs or recording, but a more powerful system would be needed for larger venues.

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