Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 541348
Model: Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag
Price: $295.90

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This CLA-15MCE is a genuinely impressive instrument for the money. The solid okoume top gives it a surprisingly full and articulate voice, and the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It’s a fantastic option for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a versatile, well-built 000-style acoustic without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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)
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid okoume top delivers surprisingly warm, balanced acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplification.
  • • Modified Oval C neck profile is comfortable and facilitates easy playing.
  • • Dovetail joint construction enhances sustain and overall structural integrity.
CONS
  • • Okoume body, while good, lacks the premium resonance of mahogany or rosewood.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard can feel slightly grainy compared to ebony to some players.
  • • Matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Okoume
Back & Sides Okoume
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II is surprisingly good, offering clear and natural amplification, but a high-end external pickup will still generally provide a more refined, nuanced sound.
It's true okoume isn't as immediately 'wow' as some woods, but this guitar's scalloped bracing really unlocks its potential – it’s balanced and responsive, with a pleasant warmth.
The modified Oval C is a comfortable evolution of the classic C – it's slightly fuller than a slim C, but still feels easy to play, especially for longer sessions.

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