Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 545368
Model: Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag
Price: $240.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The CLA-16S is a seriously impressive instrument for the money. It’s a well-built 000-size guitar with a clear, focused voice – great for fingerstyle or strumming. This is a fantastic option for intermediate players or anyone wanting a solid-top acoustic without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16S w/Bag

*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)
  • Thomann Classic-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Gig Bag*
  • For 4/4 Concert guitar
  • 20 mm Strong foam padding
  • With backpack straps and handles
  • Metal fittings
  • With an additional external pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 106 x 40 x 12 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers clear, balanced acoustic projection.
  • • Sapele back and sides offer warmth and sustain, a surprisingly premium feel.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances stability and resonance for improved tone.
  • • Die-cast machine heads provide reliable tuning stability, a welcome upgrade.
CONS
  • • Sapele body might be a bit plain aesthetically for some players.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, isn't as resonant as mahogany in this class.
  • • Gig bag is functional, but a hardshell case would offer better protection.

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 1.8 kg (3.9 lbs) - based on similar Harley Benton 000 models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a modified oval C, slightly flatter than a vintage Gibson profile but still comfortable; it’s a versatile shape fitting most hand sizes.
Absolutely; they improve sustain and clarity, and minimize string friction for better playability, a noticeable improvement in tone.
The matte finish is durable and resists fingerprints well, but avoid harsh chemicals for cleaning to maintain its appearance.

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