Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
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Harley Benton
CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
Product Info
Article Number:
488812
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a surprisingly well-equipped instrument. The solid wood construction and Fishman electronics make it a great option for singer-songwriters or players needing a stage-ready acoustic. It’s a fantastic value, delivering a lot of quality for the asking price.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
- Solid Wood Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Build: Grand Concert Style with Venetian Cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka spruce
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Body: Solid A-Grade African Mahogany with arm rest
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard: Composite
- Dovetail construction
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard inlays: 6 mm Mother-of-pearl dots
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 653 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Wooden bindings
- Abalone rosette
- Composite bridge
- Nut and saddle made of bone
- Split Rhombus mother of pearl headstock inlay
- 400 mm Double-Action truss rod
- Bridge pins with mother of pearl DOTs
- Closed WSC DLX machine heads
- Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup system with built-in tuner
- Strings: Daddario XTAPB1253 Light (Art.#471307#)
- Top colour: High gloss black
- Body colour: Natural
- Suitable case: Article no. #122212# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid Sitka top delivers a surprisingly rich, resonant tone.
- • African Mahogany back/sides add warmth and sustain.
- • Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup offers respectable amplified performance.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances stability and sustain, a welcome detail.
CONS
- • Composite fingerboard can feel slightly less 'premium' than ebony.
- • Okume neck, while stable, isn't as tonally vibrant as mahogany.
- • High-gloss finish may be prone to fingerprints and reflections.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid A-Grade African Mahogany
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Composite
Scale Length
653 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup system with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Flex Plus-T is decent; it provides a clean amplified tone, but don't expect boutique-level clarity – it’s a good all-rounder for smaller gigs.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
The scalloped bracing contributes to a more open and responsive tone, adding bass response and improving projection – it's a definite plus for an instrument in this price range.
