Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS
Product Info
Article Number:
333967
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CLA-15MCE NS is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The okoume construction gives it a balanced, slightly brighter acoustic voice, and the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It's a fantastic choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a versatile, well-built 000-style guitar without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE NS
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Auditorium 000-14 with cutaway
- Dovetail construction
- Top: Solid okoume
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Body: Okoume
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Neck profile: Modified Oval C
- ‘Snowflake’ fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Frets: 20
- Pickup: Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
- Bridge: Pau Ferro
- Compensated saddle
- Chrome-plated DLX die-cast machine heads
- Original strings: D'Addarío XTAPB Light .012 - .053 (Art. #471307#)
- Colour: Natural
- matte
- Suitable case: Art. #208576# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid okoume top delivers surprisingly warm and resonant tones
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers reliable onboard tuning and amplification
- • Modified Oval C neck profile is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles
- • Dovetail joint construction enhances sustain and structural integrity
CONS
- • Okoume body might lack the tonal complexity of mahogany or rosewood
- • Matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to fingerprints
- • While well-built, hardware might not match premium brand equivalents
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okoume tends to be warmer and more mellow than spruce, with a slightly quicker response. It's a great alternative if you prefer a less 'bright' acoustic sound.
Pau Ferro offers a similar feel and durability to ebony, providing a smooth playing experience and good note definition. It’s a very competent and common alternative.
The Fishman tuner is surprisingly accurate and easy to use even on a loud stage, making quick tuning adjustments a breeze.
