Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
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Harley Benton
CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
Product Info
Article Number:
488817
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The solid mahogany construction gives it a rich, full sound that punches above its class, and the Fishman pickup makes it stage-ready. It's an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players who want a quality acoustic-electric without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLC-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
- Solid Wood Steel String Guitar with Pickup
- Build: Grand Concert Style with Venetian Cutaway
- Solid top made of selected African A-Grade mahogany
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Solid body with arm rest made of selected African A-Grade mahogany
- Neck: Okume
- Fretboard: Composite
- 6 mm Mother of pearl DOT fretboard inlays
- Dovetail construction
- Neck profile: C
- 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 .012 - .053 (Art.#471307#)
- Top colour: Ultra high gloss vintage sunburst
- Body colour: Natural
- Suitable case: Article no. #122212# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid African Mahogany top delivers warm, resonant tone with surprising clarity
- • Dovetail neck joint provides excellent sustain and stability, a detail often missing at this price
- • Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup offers a usable amplified sound with a built-in tuner
- • Venetian cutaway allows easy access to higher frets for comfortable lead playing
CONS
- • Okume neck, while stable, can be prone to slight movement in extreme humidity changes
- • Composite fingerboard might lack the feel and aging qualities of traditional wood
- • The heavier mahogany construction may feel bulky for some players, especially smaller individuals
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
African A-Grade Mahogany
Back & Sides
African A-Grade Mahogany
Neck Material
Okume
Fingerboard
Composite
Scale Length
653 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Flex Plus-T with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly close, offering a comparable warmth and sustain, though the composite fingerboard subtly alters the high-end response.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little narrower than some prefer with larger hands.
Composite fingerboards are very durable and resistant to scratches, but they won't develop the same aged patina as a traditional wood fingerboard.
