Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

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Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

Harley Benton

CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 541342
Model: CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag
Price: $350.90

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This little parlor guitar is a real surprise. The solid top gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the included pickup is a nice bonus for plugging in. It's a great option for smaller players, fingerstyle enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a unique, affordable acoustic with a vintage vibe.

Product Description

Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton CLP-12SM BRS Solid Top

  • *Steel-String Guitar with Pickup*
  • Custom Line series
  • Type: Parlor
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Traditional X-bracing
  • Neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Purple Heart
  • HD Deisng Abalone fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Maple and abalone bindings
  • Abalone rosette
  • Scale: 628
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Bone nut
  • 19 frets
  • Purple heart bridge
  • Open deluxe antique tuners
  • Endpins with dot inlays
  • Pickup: HB-03 Piezo with PreAmp with integrated tuner
  • Strings: Daddario .012 - .053 Coated Phosphor Bronze (Art. #516198#)
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 98 x 35 x 9.5 cm
  • Colour: Brown Burst high gloss
  • Thomann Classic-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Gig Bag*
  • For 4/4 Concert guitar
  • 20 mm Strong foam padding
  • With backpack straps and handles
  • Metal fittings
  • With an additional external pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 106 x 40 x 12 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich and responsive tone.
  • • Mahogany back and sides provide a warm, focused character and sustain.
  • • The HB-03 piezo pickup with tuner is surprisingly usable for basic amplification.
  • • Purple heart fingerboard offers a unique feel and a touch of visual flair.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh neck, while playable, lacks the stability of mahogany or maple.
  • • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and might feel a bit thick for some.
  • • Parlor size limits its projection and low-end response compared to larger guitars.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Purple Heart
Scale Length 628mm
Frets 19
Electronics HB-03 Piezo with Preamp & Tuner
Weight 1.7kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The solid top noticeably improves clarity and dynamic range, offering a more nuanced sound and better projection than most laminate-top guitars in this price bracket.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard profile, but the 43mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands; it’s more suited to smaller to medium hands.
The tuner is a basic but functional unit – it's handy for quick adjustments, and I've found it to be reasonably accurate, though not as precise as a dedicated tuner.

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