Harley Benton CST-24HB Tortoise Flame
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Harley Benton
CST-24HB Tortoise Flame
Product Info
Article Number:
358494
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
CST-24HB Tortoise Flame
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$317.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CST-24HB is a seriously impressive semi-hollow for the money. The roasted fretboard and Roswell pickups make it a joy to play, offering a warm, vintage-inspired tone with a surprising amount of clarity. It’s an excellent option for players wanting a classic semi-hollow vibe without the premium price tag, especially those into blues, jazz, or lighter rock.
Product Description
- Harley Benton CST-24HB Tortoise Flame
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Semi hollowbody with f-holes
- Meranti body
- Top: AAA flamed maple
- Glued-in 3-piece neck: Meranti
- Fretboard: roasted jatoba
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- 24 Blacksmith stainless steel frets
- Scale: 635 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Nut: Graphite
- Ivory coloured body binding
- Pickups: 2 Roswell HAF AlNiCo-5 humbuckers
- 3-Way blade switch
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- Hardware: DLX chrome
- Bridge: DLX GTB wrapover
- Machine heads: Deluxe
- die-cast
- Colour: Tortoise Flame
- high-gloss
- Suitable case: Art. #129350# (not included)
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard offers excellent playability and stability.
- • Roswell HAF pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and warm tone.
- • The GTB wrapover bridge contributes to sustain and a vintage vibe.
- • AAA flamed maple top provides a beautiful, resonant aesthetic.
CONS
- • Meranti body, while decent, lacks the tonal complexity of mahogany.
- • Tortoise Flame finish can be a fingerprint magnet and may not appeal to all.
- • Coil split functionality, while present, is somewhat limited in versatility.
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Key Features
Body Material
Meranti with AAA flamed maple top
Neck Material
Meranti
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
Roswell HAF AlNiCo-5 humbuckers
Scale Length
635 mm (24.8 in)
Frets
24 Blacksmith stainless steel
Bridge
DLX GTB wrapover
Weight
Approximately 4.5-5 kg (9.9-11 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted jatoba is incredibly stable, resisting humidity changes better than standard maple, which translates to a consistently smooth and comfortable playing experience and minimizes fret buzz.
The Roswell HAF pickups are surprisingly quiet for humbuckers, making them quite usable for recording, though some preamp may be beneficial for cleaner tones.
The GTB wrapover bridge contributes to a more traditional, vintage tone with increased sustain compared to a standard tailpiece, offering a warmer and more resonant character.
