Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 460691
Model: Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS
Price: $273.90

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This CLA-15MCE is a seriously impressive offering for the money. The solid top and scalloped bracing give it a surprisingly mature voice, while the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It’s a fantastic option for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a versatile, comfortable auditorium-sized acoustic with amplified capabilities.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS
  • Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
  • Auditorium 000-14 design with cutaway
  • Solid okoume top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Sapele body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau ferro fretboard
  • "Snowflakes" fretboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Modified oval C neck profile
  • Wooden body binding
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bone nut
  • Pau Ferro bridge with compensated saddle
  • DLX die-cast chrome machine heads
  • Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light strings
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst Satin
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #208576# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid okoume top delivers surprisingly resonant and balanced acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers clean amplification and accurate onboard tuning.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides excellent stability.
  • • Pau ferro fretboard provides a smooth playing experience with a warm tonal character.
CONS
  • • Okoume, while good, lacks the premium projection of mahogany or rosewood.
  • • Vintage Sunburst satin finish might show wear more readily than gloss finishes.
  • • While comfortable, the modified oval C neck isn't universally appealing.

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Key Features

Top Wood 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II is a step above basic systems, offering a natural amplified tone and a reliable tuner, though it lacks some of the advanced features of higher-end options.
The modified oval C profile is generally comfortable, but it's slightly narrower than some, so players with very large hands might find it a little snug.
The solid top and bracing handle moderate intensity playing well, but it's not designed for aggressive percussive styles – it’s best suited for balanced acoustic playing.

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