Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 562808
Model: Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag
Price: $295.90

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This CLA-16SCE is a serious contender for players wanting a quality acoustic-electric without the premium price tag. The solid top and Fishman electronics make it surprisingly versatile, suitable for everything from fingerstyle to strumming. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone needing a reliable, well-built instrument.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-16SCE w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, 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)
  • 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 bright, responsive tone with good projection.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplified clarity.
  • • Sapele back and sides provide a warm, balanced foundation to the spruce top's brightness.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides a stable, comfortable feel.
CONS
  • • Sapele can be a bit 'woody' initially; needs a bit of playing in to open up.
  • • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel slightly less premium than mahogany.
  • • The matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can show fingerprints easily.

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 Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
Weight 1.85 kg (approximately – typical for this size and build)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II offers a significantly cleaner amplified signal with a more natural tone and more accurate tuning functionality than many budget options.
The modified oval C profile is generally considered comfortable, but it's not as full as a traditional 'C' shape; players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The CLA-16SCE offers a similar balanced tone to many guitars in its class, but the Sapele back/sides provide a slightly warmer character than those with all-spruce construction.

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