Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case

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Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case

Harley Benton

CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case

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Product Info

Article Number: 621541
Model: CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case
Price: $504.90

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This Harley Benton is a real surprise – a solid-wood Grand Auditorium with a Fishman pickup at a remarkably affordable price. The spruce top provides a clear, responsive voice, while the rosewood back adds a touch of richness. It's a great option for intermediate players or anyone wanting a well-equipped stage-ready acoustic without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton CLG-70ASR CE SBK Solid w/Case

*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 Western Guitar Case

*Case for Acoustic Guitar*, Also suitable for Super Shallow-+ and Contour / Deep Bowl Roundback guitars, Weight: approx. 5 kg, Interior dimensions: (L x W x H): approx. 105.5 x 40 x 15.5 cm, Length from neck rest to headstock end: 44 cm, Compartment for headstock width: 15 cm

PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers balanced, articulate tone with surprising projection.
  • • Sonokeling back/sides add warmth and sustain, a premium touch.
  • • Fishman Sonicore/Presys II system provides clean, usable amplified sound.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides a comfortable feel.
CONS
  • • Sapele armrest might feel a bit clunky or aesthetically jarring to some.
  • • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as resonant as mahogany or maple.
  • • Solid wood construction can be susceptible to humidity changes; requires care.

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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 Fishman Sonicore/Presys II offers a very respectable amplified tone, suitable for most performance situations. It won't have the nuance of a higher-end system, but it's a significant step up from basic piezo pickups.
The 'Smooth C' neck profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little narrower for players with very large hands. It's a fairly standard size, though.
As with any solid-wood instrument, maintaining a stable humidity level (around 45-55%) is crucial to prevent cracking or warping. A case humidifier is a good investment.

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