Harley Benton CLD-60SCE BK Custom Line
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Harley Benton
CLD-60SCE BK Custom Line
Product Info
Article Number:
477157
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLD-60SCE BK Custom Line
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The CLD-60SCE BK is a fantastic entry point into the world of dreadnoughts with electronics. The solid top and mahogany back give it a surprisingly full sound, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's ideal for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile, affordable acoustic-electric.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLD-60SCE BK Custom Line
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Custom Line Standard Solid Series
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: solid spruce
- Scalloped X-Bracing
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Walnut
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Dovetail construction
- Dual action truss rod
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- ABS nut
- 20 Vintage-style frets
- Pickup: HB-03 preamp with built-in chromatic tuner
- Bridge: Walnut
- ABS saddle
- Die-cast machine heads
- Factory strings: Phosphor Bronze .012 - .052
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly resonant and balanced acoustic tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and sustain, classic dreadnought character.
- • HB-03 preamp with tuner is a genuinely useful, well-integrated addition.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances stability and contributes to improved sustain.
CONS
- • ABS nut and saddle can degrade tone slightly compared to bone/graphite.
- • Factory strings are serviceable but an immediate upgrade is highly recommended.
- • Finish, while adequate, lacks the refinement of higher-end instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Walnut
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20 Vintage-Style
Electronics
HB-03 Preamp with Chromatic Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.6 lbs
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a competent preamp for the price, providing decent amplification, but lacks the nuanced EQ options of higher-end systems.
The 43mm nut width provides ample string spacing, which many players with larger hands will find comfortable, though it’s a bit wider than some modern guitars.
The finish is a standard gloss, which means it's susceptible to scratches and scuffs, like most gloss finishes; a light application of polish can help maintain its appearance.
