Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-1048SCE NS
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLD-1048SCE NS
Product Info
Article Number:
285629
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLD-1048SCE NS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton Custom Line is a surprisingly well-equipped dreadnought. The spruce top offers great projection, and the Fishman electronics are a real boon for stage or recording. It's an excellent choice for intermediate players seeking a versatile, affordable acoustic with amplified capabilities.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-1048SCE NS
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Solid spruce top
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Fingerboard inlays: Dot
- Cream-coloured binding
- Scale: 648 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15 3/4")
- Nut width: 48.0 mm
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- 20 Frets
- Pau Ferro bridge
- Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
- Chrome plated die-cast tuners
- Original strings: D'Addarío XTAPB Light .012 - .053 (Art. #471307#)
- Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce.
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp provides a clear, usable amplified signal with tuner.
- • Bone nut and saddle improve sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
CONS
- • Okoume neck, while stable, might feel slightly less premium than mahogany.
- • Satin finish, while attractive, can feel a little slippery for some players.
- • Dreadnought body may be unwieldy for smaller players or travel.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II Preamp System
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a solid performer, offering good clarity and a useful tuner, though it lacks the advanced features (like EQ controls) of some higher-end systems.
Absolutely; Pau Ferro provides a similar feel and durability to Ebony, and often offers a more vibrant appearance.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard and suitable for a wide range of players, though those preferring a thinner, faster neck might find it a touch substantial.
