Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid

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Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid

Harley Benton

CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 589644
Model: CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid
Price: $383.90

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This Harley Benton is a surprisingly capable all-solid acoustic, offering a full sound and a comfortable playing experience. It's an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a versatile stage-ready acoustic without spending a fortune. The build quality is impressive for the price point, and the Fishman electronics are a welcome addition.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT AllSolid
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Custom Line series
  • Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway and armrest
  • Top: Solid selected Canadian Grade A spruce
  • Back and sides: Solid selected Grade A Sonokeling rosewood
  • Armrest: Sapele Mahagony
  • Body bindings: Sapele mahogany
  • Rosette: Mahogany
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fingerboard: Selected Sonokeling rosewood
  • Scale: 649 mm
  • Neck joint: Dovetail at the 14th fret
  • Neck profile: Smooth C
  • Bone nut
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 380 mm
  • Fingerboard inlays: 3 mm Mother of pearl dots
  • 1.5 mm Side dot inlays
  • Headstock inlay: HB logo in mother-of-pearl
  • 20 Premium silver/nickel frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
  • Presys II preamp with integrated chromatic tuner
  • Bridge: Sonokeling Rosewood
  • Bridge pins: Ebony with mahogany dots
  • 400 mm Double Action Truss Rod
  • Open black/golden DLX machine heads with 16: 1 gear ratio
  • Strings: HB HQS WE 12 - 53 PB Coated (Art.#514184#)
  • Colour: Natural satin
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for the price.
  • • Sonokeling rosewood back & sides add richness and sustain to the tone.
  • • Fishman Sonicore/Presys II system offers a usable, clean amplified sound.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances stability and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
  • • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
  • • The armrest, while a nice touch, may feel bulky or get in the way for some.
  • • Sonicore pickups, while decent, won't rival higher-end acoustic systems.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Selected Canadian Grade A Spruce
Back & Sides Solid Selected Grade A Sonokeling Rosewood
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Selected Sonokeling Rosewood
Scale Length 649 mm
Frets 20 Premium Silver/Nickel
Electronics Fishman Sonicore Pickup, Presys II Preamp with Tuner
Weight 2.1 kg (approximate, based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s punchier than many laminate guitars, but lacks the nuanced complexity of higher-end all-solid instruments – a good balance for the budget.
The 'Smooth C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit narrow for some with very large hands.
The finish is well-applied, and the construction feels solid; it's designed for regular playing, but handle with care as it's not a road-ready, premium-priced instrument.

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