Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK
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Harley Benton
CLO-70SR SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
589643
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CLO-70SR SBK
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK is a real surprise for the money. The solid top and Sonokeling back give it a surprisingly mature sound, and the comfortable C-profile neck makes it a joy to play. It’s an excellent option for intermediate players or anyone seeking a well-built, resonant orchestra-style acoustic without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CLO-70SR SBK
- Acoustic Guitar
- Custom Line Series
- Body style: Orchestra with armrest
- Top: Solid selected Canadian Grade A spruce
- Sides and back: Selected Sonokeling rosewood
- Armrest: Sapele mahogany
- Body binding: Sapele mahogany
- Rosette: Mahogany
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Selected Sonokeling rosewood
- Scale length: 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 nickel silver frets
- Bridge: Sonokeling rosewood
- Bridge pins: Ebony with mahogany dots
- 400 mm double-action truss rod
- Open chrome machine heads with 16: 1 gear ratio
- Factory 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 surprisingly rich and responsive tonal character.
- • Sonokeling back & sides provide a warmth and sustain often found on pricier instruments.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances resonance and improves overall sustain.
- • Ebony bridge pins contribute to improved string transfer and sustain.
CONS
- • Nato neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
- • Factory strings are serviceable but an immediate upgrade is recommended.
- • Orchestra body style might be unwieldy for smaller players or those used to dreadnoughts.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Selected Canadian Grade A Spruce
Back & Sides
Selected Sonokeling Rosewood
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Selected Sonokeling Rosewood
Scale Length
649 mm
Frets
20 Premium Nickel Silver
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly competitive; the solid top provides more complexity than many guitars in the same price range, though Yamaha's often have a more polished, factory feel.
The smooth C profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some prefer if you have very large hands.
The armrest is a cosmetic addition and should have a minimal impact on the overall resonance of the instrument, though some may perceive a slight dampening effect.
