Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood

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Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood

Harley Benton

CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 488812
Model: CLC-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
Price: $383.90

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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.

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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.

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