Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS
Product Info
Article Number:
460691
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS
Category:
0/00/000 Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
