Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood

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Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood

Harley Benton

CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 461146
Model: CLG-650SM-CE VS SolidWood
Price: $383.90

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This Harley Benton is a serious contender for players wanting a solid-wood acoustic with amplified capabilities. The mahogany provides a rich, mellow tone, and the Fishman pickup system is surprisingly good for the price. It's a fantastic option for singer-songwriters or anyone needing a versatile, stage-ready acoustic without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton CLG-650SM-CE VS Solid Wood
  • Solid Wood Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Design: Grand auditorium with Venetian cutaway
  • Top: Selected solid African A-grade mahogany
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Body: Selected solid African A-grade mahogany with armrest
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fretboard: Composite
  • Fretboard inlays: 6 mm mother-of-pearl dot
  • Dovetail construction
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard radius: 400 mm
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Frets: 20
  • Wood bindings
  • Rosette: Abalone
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Nut & Saddle: Bone
  • Headstock inlay: Split rhombus mother-of-pearl
  • 400 mm double action truss rod
  • Bridge pins with mother-of-pearl dots
  • Machine heads: WSC DLX
  • enclosed
  • Pickup system: Fishman Flex Plus-T with built-in tuner
  • Strings: Daddario XTAPB1253 Light Strings (Art.#471307#)
  • Top colour: Ultra High-Gloss Vintage Sunburst
  • Body colour: Natural
  • Suitable case available under Article Nr #250337# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid African mahogany top and body deliver a warm, resonant tone with surprising projection.
  • • Fishman Flex Plus-T pickup system offers a surprisingly natural amplified sound and built-in tuner.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides excellent stability for reliable playability.
  • • Ebony bridge and bone nut/saddle contribute to improved clarity and sustain compared to standard components.
CONS
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, may not offer the stiffness of mahogany or maple.
  • • Composite fingerboard, while durable, lacks the traditional feel of wood for some players.
  • • Solid mahogany construction can make the guitar a bit heavier than guitars with laminate bodies.

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Key Features

Top Wood Selected solid African A-grade mahogany
Back & Sides Selected solid African A-grade mahogany
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Composite
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Flex Plus-T with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated based on solid mahogany construction)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Flex Plus-T is a significant step up, offering a more natural amplified tone than many cheaper systems; it's not a high-end Fishman, but it’s impressively balanced.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit narrower for those accustomed to wider necks – it's a good middle ground.
Absolutely; the scalloped bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in improved projection and a more open, resonant tone, characteristic of higher-end acoustics.

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