Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE BK SolidWood

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Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE BK SolidWood

Harley Benton

CLG-650SM-CE BK SolidWood

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 461140
Model: CLG-650SM-CE BK SolidWood
Price: $383.90

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This Harley Benton is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The solid top and mahogany back give it a warm, full sound, and the Fishman pickup system makes it stage-ready. It's a great choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a versatile, affordable acoustic-electric.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE BK Solid Wood
  • Solid Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Grand Auditorium with Venetian Cutaway
  • Top: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Solid body with armrest made of selected African A-grade mahogany
  • Neck: Okume
  • Fretboard: Composite
  • 6 mm Mother of Pearl dots fretboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard radius: 400 mm
  • Scale length: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Wood bindings
  • Abalone rosette
  • Composite bridge
  • Bone nut and bridge inlay
  • 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
  • Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light .012 - .053 (Article no. #471307#)
  • Top colour: High Gloss Black
  • Body colour: Natural
  • Matching case: Article no. #250337# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers surprisingly rich, balanced acoustic tone
  • • African mahogany back/sides add warmth and sustain nicely
  • • Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup system offers usable amplified sound
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances resonance and stability, a premium touch
CONS
  • • Composite fingerboard can feel a bit slick for some players
  • • Okume neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany
  • • Grand Auditorium body may be slightly large for smaller players

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides African A-grade Mahogany
Neck Material Okume
Fingerboard Composite
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Flex Plus-T with Tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tuner is surprisingly accurate and convenient for quick adjustments on stage, though a dedicated pedal tuner is always preferable for critical tuning.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit narrower than some prefer if you have very large hands.
The solid top makes a noticeable difference, providing a more dynamic and resonant sound with greater clarity and complexity compared to laminate-top guitars at a similar price point.

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