Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid
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Harley Benton
CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid
Product Info
Article Number:
589647
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLG-70ASR CE SBK AllSolid
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE is a seriously impressive package for the price. The all-solid construction gives it a mature, resonant voice, and the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It's a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a well-built, versatile acoustic without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK 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: Top in black
- back and sides in natural satin
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a balanced, articulate tone with good projection.
- • Sonokeling rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain.
- • Fishman Sonicore/Presys II offers surprisingly clean amplified sound.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
- • Sapele armrest might feel a bit clunky for some players.
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany.
- • Sonicore pickups, while decent, won't rival high-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
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sonicore is surprisingly clean and natural sounding for its price range, but lacks the dynamic response of more expensive systems. It's a solid choice for basic amplification, though.
The 'Smooth C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands – best to try it if possible.
The dovetail joint is a significant upgrade over simpler bolted-on joints, allowing for better transfer of vibrations and contributing to a warmer, more sustained tone overall.
