Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBK
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Harley Benton
CLG-70SR CE SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
589641
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLG-70SR CE SBK
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$295.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a real surprise for the price. The solid top and rosewood back give it a surprisingly balanced and full tone – it's not as bright as a standard spruce/mahogany combo. It's a great option for gigging singer-songwriters or players looking for a comfortable, amplified acoustic with a solid feel.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLG-70SR CE SBK
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Grand Auditorium with cutaway and armrest
- Top: Solid selected Canadian Grade A spruce
- Back and sides: Selected Sonokeling rosewood
- Armrest: Sapele
- X-Scalloped bracing
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard: Sonokeling rosewood
- 3 mm Mother-of-Pearl fingerboard inlays
- 1.5 mm dot side markings
- Mother-of-Pearl HB logo headstock inlay
- Neck profile: Smooth C
- Dovetail neck joint at 14th fret
- 400 mm double action truss rod
- Sapele body binding
- Mahogany rosette
- Fingerboard: 380 mm
- Scale: 649 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 premium nickel silver frets
- Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
- Presys II preamp with integrated chromatic tuner
- Sonokeling rosewood bridge
- Ebony bridge pins with mahogany dots
- Open chrome machine heads with 16: 1 gear ratio
- Strings: HB HQS WE 12 - 53 PB Coated (Art.#514184#)
- Colour: Natural matt with black top
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection.
- • Sonokeling back/sides add richness and sustain.
- • Fishman Sonicore/Presys II system offers usable amplified tones.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances resonance and stability.
CONS
- • Sapele armrest may feel slightly awkward for some players.
- • Open-gear tuners aren't quite as precise as sealed units.
- • Mahogany rosette is visually basic, lacks detail.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Selected Canadian Grade A Spruce
Back & Sides
Selected Sonokeling Rosewood
Neck Material
Sapele
Fingerboard
Sonokeling Rosewood
Scale Length
649 mm
Frets
20 Premium Nickel Silver
Electronics
Fishman Sonicore Pickup & Presys II Preamp
Weight
1.85 kg (approximate, based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sonicore is a piezo, so expect a somewhat 'quacky' sound, but the Presys II preamp allows for decent EQ adjustments to tame it for basic performance.
The 'smooth C' profile is generally versatile, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands compared to some wider neck options.
The overall build is surprisingly solid for the budget; the bracing is well-executed, and the finish is clean, though don't expect the meticulous detail of high-end instruments.
