Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH

Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 465039
Model: Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH
Price: $284.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This CLA-15MCE LH is a seriously impressive left-handed acoustic, offering a lot of bang for your buck. The solid top and bracing give it a surprisingly mature voice, and the Fishman electronics are a great addition for performance. It's a fantastic choice for singer-songwriters and players looking for a well-built, affordable auditorium-style guitar.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE LH
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • Auditorium 000-14 design with cutaway
  • Sapele body
  • Dovetail construction
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Solid Okoume top
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Oval modified C-shape neck profile
  • "Snowflakes" fretboard inlays
  • Wooden body binding
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Compensated bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pau Ferro bridge
  • Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • DLX chrome die-cast machine heads
  • D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light strings
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural matte
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #208576# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid Okoume top provides surprisingly vibrant, responsive tone.
  • • Dovetail joint and scalloped bracing enhance sustain and resonance.
  • • Fishman Presys-II offers reliable amplification with accurate tuner.
  • • Pau Ferro fretboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be a bit susceptible to humidity changes, requiring care.
  • • The matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may show fingerprints easily.
  • • While versatile, it leans towards a warmer tone, limiting some modern genres.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Okoume
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

Similar Products

Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle - Digital Mixers

Behringer WING Compact Flyht Pro Bundle

Digital Mixers

$2,748
4.8 Expert Rating
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB - 4/4 Size Classical Guitars

Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB

4/4 Size Classical Guitars

$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
4.6 Expert Rating
Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle - ST Style Guitars

Ibanez GRGR221PA-AQB Bundle

ST Style Guitars

$325
5 Expert Rating
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano - Pianos

Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano

Pianos

$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
4.5 Expert Rating
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst - Folk Acoustic Guitars

Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst

Folk Acoustic Guitars

$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
4.7 Expert Rating
Thomann Home Studio Bundle - Studio Packages

Thomann Home Studio Bundle

Studio Packages

$164
4.8 Expert Rating
Applause Jump Dark Matter - Other Acoustic Guitars

Applause Jump Dark Matter

Other Acoustic Guitars

$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
4.5 Expert Rating
Line6 Pod GO Bundle - Guitar Multi Effects

Line6 Pod GO Bundle

Guitar Multi Effects

$614
4.6 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions

The Fishman system is quite transparent; it amplifies the natural tone without adding significant coloration, though EQ adjustments can be made.
The modified C-shape is generally considered comfortable, but it's not as slim as some modern profiles; players with very large hands might find it slightly less ideal.
Sapele tends to be brighter and more articulate than mahogany, offering a more complex overtone series and a slightly more focused sound.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn more