Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-16SCE

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 333966
Model: Custom Line CLA-16SCE
Price: $273.90

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The CLA-16SCE is a seriously impressive instrument for the money. It’s got a comfortable, modified oval C neck profile and a surprisingly articulate voice thanks to the solid top and scalloped bracing. This is an excellent choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a dependable acoustic-electric that sounds and feels great without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE
  • Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Auditorium design with cutaway
  • 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#)
  • Pickup system: Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • Colour: Natural matte
  • Matching cases available under Article Nr #208576# or Article Nr #414347# (both are not included)
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a balanced, responsive acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Presys-II provides excellent amplified sound and reliable tuning.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and overall structural integrity.
  • • Sapele back and sides contribute to a warm, resonant low-end response.
CONS
  • • Matte finish may feel less refined compared to gloss finishes.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, isn't as traditionally premium as mahogany.
  • • Auditorium body might feel slightly large for players with smaller frames.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II is known for its natural acoustic tone and easy-to-use tuner; it's a step above basic piezo systems but not quite as high-end as some more expensive options.
The modified oval C is generally considered a comfortable all-around profile, but it's not a super slim neck – players with very small hands might prefer to try it first.
Pau Ferro tends to be a bit brighter and snappier than Rosewood, contributing to a more articulate and defined tone, especially when playing higher up the neck.

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