Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag
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Harley Benton
CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
621532
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a real surprise – you’re getting all-solid wood construction and a Fishman pickup at a very affordable price point. It's got a balanced sound, a comfortable neck, and a decent amplified tone, making it a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players looking for a versatile acoustic-electric without spending a fortune.
Product Description
Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- 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 bright, responsive, and articulate tone with good projection.
- • Sonokeling rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the top's brightness.
- • Fishman Sonicore pickup and Presys II preamp offer a surprisingly natural amplified sound.
- • Dovetail neck joint improves sustain and provides a comfortable, stable feel in the hand.
CONS
- • Sonokeling, while beautiful, can be a bit harder on the fingers compared to ebony.
- • The armrest, while a nice touch, might feel bulky or unnecessary for some players.
- • While well-built for the price, hardware quality isn't quite on par with premium brands.
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
Approximately 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It holds its own surprisingly well, offering a richer tone than laminate-topped guitars, but may lack the nuance of more expensive, hand-built instruments.
The 'Smooth C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit narrower for those accustomed to wider necks.
The armrest is well-attached, but the Sapele mahogany is a relatively soft wood and could potentially show wear with heavy use; removal isn't explicitly documented, but should be straightforward with basic tools.
