Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag

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Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag

Harley Benton

CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 621537
Model: CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag
Price: $405.90

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This Harley Benton is a genuinely impressive offering for the price. The all-solid construction gives it a mature, responsive voice – surprisingly good for a guitar in this category. It’s a fantastic option for gigging singer-songwriters or intermediate players looking for a quality acoustic-electric without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE NAT Solid w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
  • 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 spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Sonokeling back & sides add warmth and sustain, a premium touch.
  • • Fishman Sonicore/Presys II system provides a usable amplified signal for performance.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
  • • The Sapele armrest might feel slightly out of place aesthetically for some.
  • • Sonokeling can be a bit harder on the fingers than some fingerboard woods.
  • • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension compared to longer-scale guitars.

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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
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sonicore/Presys II is decent for basic amplification; it's clear but lacks the full richness of more expensive systems, requiring careful EQing.
The 'Smooth C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
The build is surprisingly solid, though the finish might not be as flawless as higher-end instruments, but the core construction is well-executed.

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