Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood

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Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood

Harley Benton

CLD-15MCE SolidWood

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 505986
Model: CLD-15MCE SolidWood
Price: $328.90

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This Harley Benton CLD-15MCE is a seriously impressive offering for the budget-conscious player. The all-solid wood construction gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the Fishman pickup system is a real bonus for amplified performance. It's ideal for singer-songwriters, beginners, or anyone wanting a solid dreadnought with a built-in pickup without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Custom Line Solid Wood Series
  • Style: Dreadnought 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
PROS
  • • Solid Okoume construction delivers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone.
  • • Fishman Presys II pickup system offers clear amplified sound with useful EQ.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Deluxe tuners ensure stable tuning and a premium feel for the price.
CONS
  • • Okoume, while good, won't match the tonal complexity of mahogany or rosewood.
  • • Matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.
  • • The Oval C neck profile may not suit players preferring a flatter or V-shaped feel.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Okoume
Back & Sides Solid Okoume
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm (25.3 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys II
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okoume offers a balanced tone with a slightly brighter, airier quality than mahogany; it's not as focused as mahogany but has a pleasing warmth.
The Oval C profile is generally considered comfortable, but those with very large hands might find it slightly snug; it's a fairly standard profile.
The Presys II is a decent system, but feedback can still be an issue at high volumes; proper stage monitoring and EQ adjustments are essential.

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