Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 565621
Model: Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle
Price: $247.50

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This Harley Benton CLA-16S is a seriously impressive value. The solid top and scalloped bracing create a surprisingly mature and balanced acoustic tone, perfect for singer-songwriters or players looking for a comfortable, versatile 000-style guitar without spending a fortune. It’s a solid foundation for building a recording setup or just enjoying a quality instrument.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S Bundle

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S

  • *Acoustic Guitar*
  • Auditorium 000-14 design
  • Dovetail construction
  • Solid sitka spruce top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Sapele body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Modified oval C neck profile
  • Mother-of-Pearl dot fretboard inlays
  • Black body binding
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bone nut
  • Compensated bone saddle
  • Pau Ferro bridge
  • Chrome-plated die-cast DLX machine heads
  • D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light strings
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural matte
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #122211# (not included)
  • Harley Benton W-Guitar Accessory Pack

*steel-String Guitar Accessory P{ack*, Consists of gig bag, clip tuner, guitar strap, capo and pick set

*Gig bag:*, For acoustic / steel-string guitar, Standard version, With large accessory pocket / music compartment, Backpack straps, Interior dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 mm

  • *Clip tuner for guitar and bass: *
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large
  • illuminated display
  • Colour change to indicate the correct tuning
  • Can be rotated 360 degrees
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • Strap for guitar or bass
  • Material: Nylon
  • Two-ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Adjustable up to 150 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black

*Capo:*, For acoustic guitar and/or electric guitar with arched fingerboard, With nylon strap, Adjustable 5-way, Folding mechanism, Nickel-plated

  • *Plectrum set: *
  • 12 Picks with different thicknesses
  • Material: Nylon
  • Thicknesses - 2 pieces each of 0.46 mm
  • 0.71 mm
  • 0.81 mm
  • 0.96 mm
  • 1.2 mm
  • 1.5 mm
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers balanced, responsive acoustic projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides provide warmth and sustain, a surprisingly rich tone.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances stability and contributes to improved resonance.
  • • Bone nut and saddle improve string vibration and overall tone clarity.
CONS
  • • Matte finish might not appeal to players preferring glossier aesthetics.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or maple.
  • • While versatile, the 000 body shape isn't ideal for aggressive, percussive playing.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None (Acoustic)
Weight 1.85 kg (approximately - based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The modified oval C is comfortable and familiar, but lacks the precise shaping of premium models – still quite playable though.
The die-cast tuners are decent, but if you plan on using significantly heavier strings, an upgrade might be worthwhile for ultimate tuning stability.
The CLA-16S holds its own; it offers a slightly warmer, more 'vintage' tone than some brighter Fender models, but may lack the Yamaha's focused clarity – it’s a different character altogether.

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