Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

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Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

Harley Benton

CLD-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 545364
Model: CLD-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag
Price: $350.90

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This Harley Benton is a real surprise – the all-solid wood construction gives it a richer tone than you'd expect at this price point. The Fishman pickup is a big bonus for gigging or recording, and the build quality is genuinely impressive. It’s a fantastic option for intermediate players or anyone wanting a solid dreadnought with amplified capabilities without spending a fortune.

Product Description

Harley Benton CLD-15MCE SolidWood w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid Okoume construction delivers surprisingly warm, balanced tone.
  • • Fishman Presys II pickup system offers clear, usable amplified sound.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
  • • Deluxe tuners ensure reliable tuning stability, a step above typical budget gear.
CONS
  • • Okoume, while nice, lacks the projection of traditional dreadnought tops like Spruce.
  • • Matte finish can show fingerprints and handling marks easily.
  • • The Oval C neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter 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")
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys II
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okoume offers a warmer, more mellow tone than Spruce, with less pronounced highs; it’s great for fingerpicking and softer styles.
The Oval C profile is generally comfortable, but some with very large hands might prefer a flatter, wider neck.
The Thomann gig bag provides decent protection with 20mm padding; it's suitable for most travel situations but not a hard case.

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