Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN

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Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN

Harley Benton

CLJ-503CE WN

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 425371
Model: CLJ-503CE WN
Price: $284.90

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This Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN is a seriously impressive jumbo acoustic for the price. The solid top and walnut back give it a surprisingly mature sound, and the Fishman pickup system makes it stage-ready. It's an excellent option for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a big, warm acoustic with amplified capabilities without spending a fortune.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton CLJ-503CE WN
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Solid Standard Series
  • Body design: Jumbo with cutaway
  • Top: Selected solid spruce
  • Advanced scalloped X-bracing
  • Back and sides: Selected walnut
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Fingerboard inlays: Square White MOP+Abalone
  • Binding: ABS
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Rosette: Abalone/Ivory/ABS
  • Machine head buttons: Pearl-coloured
  • Machine heads: Enclosed
  • Pickup system: Fishman Presys II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • Strings: Adamas 1818NU (art. #438774#)
  • Colour: Natural high-gloss
  • Suitable case available under Article Nr #122212# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly rich, resonant tones.
  • • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced.
  • • Fishman Presys II preamp offers reliable amplification and tuning.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
  • • ABS binding feels a bit cheap compared to wood alternatives.
  • • The Adamas strings are decent but a quick string change is recommended.
  • • Jumbo body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those used to slimmer guitars.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Selected Walnut
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys II Preamp System
Weight Approximately 6.8 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It provides clean, amplified sound with useful EQ controls; it’s a reliable, basic system for smaller to mid-sized gigs.
The 43 mm nut width is a bit wider, so while playable, it might feel a touch cramped for players with very small hands; a setup could help alleviate this.
Yes, the advanced scalloped X-bracing contributes to a more open and responsive tone with improved projection and sustain compared to a standard braced top.

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