Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 540444
Model: Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag
Price: $327.80

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This CLA-16SCE B is a serious contender for the money. The solid top and Fishman electronics make it a great all-rounder, equally at home strumming chords or fingerpicking. It’s perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a dependable, affordable acoustic-electric with a comfortable neck profile.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE B w/Bag

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

  • *Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*
  • Auditorium design with cutaway
  • Solid sitka spruce top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Sapele body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Mother-of-Pearl fretboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Modified oval C neck profile
  • White body bindings
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • 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: Black high-gloss
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #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 Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent amplified clarity and a reliable tuner.
  • • Sapele back and sides provide a warm, focused low-end response.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and contributes to a stable, robust feel.
CONS
  • • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet and potentially affect the acoustic projection.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, isn't as tonally rich as mahogany often found in guitars at this level.
  • • The included gig bag is functional but lacks the premium protection of a hard case.

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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
Weight 1.85 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II is a step above many basic systems – the tuner is accurate, and the EQ provides useful shaping options without sounding overly processed.
The modified oval C profile is generally comfortable, but it's a medium-full C – those used to very thin necks might find it a little more substantial.
Yes, it does; the scalloped bracing allows the top to vibrate more freely, resulting in increased volume, projection, and a more dynamic response across the tonal spectrum.

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