Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-28VE WN
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLA-28VE WN
Product Info
Article Number:
414102
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLA-28VE WN
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This CLA-28VE is a surprisingly well-built acoustic – the dovetail joint and solid top really shine. It’s a fantastic option for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a versatile, amplified acoustic without spending a fortune. The Fishman pickup system is a real bonus for live performance.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-28VE WN
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Auditorium design
- Dovetail construction
- Solid sitka spruce top
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Walnut body
- Okoume neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- Modified V neck profile
- Mother-of-pearl snowflake fretboard inlays
- Scale: 634 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 20 Frets
- Bone nut
- Compensated bone saddle
- Pau Ferro bridge
- Chrome-plated DLX open gear machine heads
- Pickup system: Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
- D'Addario XTAPB1253 light strings
- .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
- Colour: Natural matte
- Matching case available under Article Nr #122211# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers bright, responsive projection.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and resonance noticeably.
- • Fishman Presys-II offers a clean, usable amplified tone with tuner.
- • Walnut back and sides provide warmth and a balanced sonic character.
CONS
- • Modified V neck profile may not suit players preferring a more traditional shape.
- • Walnut body can occasionally exhibit a slight 'boxy' resonance at lower frequencies.
- • Finish, while matte, might show wear more readily than gloss finishes.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
634 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The modified V is more pronounced than a standard C, offering a more aggressive grip, but it can be a comfort thing – some will love it, some won’t.
Absolutely; it's straightforward with simple controls for volume, bass, mid, treble, and a built-in tuner that’s easy to access.
The solid spruce top offers significantly more dynamic range and a richer, more complex tone than guitars with laminate tops – it’s a noticeable upgrade.
