Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-1048SCE w/Case
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLD-1048SCE w/Case
Product Info
Article Number:
568268
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLD-1048SCE w/Case
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a surprisingly good value dreadnought. The solid top gives it a real acoustic voice, and the Fishman electronics make it stage-ready. It's a solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone needing a versatile, affordable acoustic-electric.
Product Description
Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-1048SCE w/Case
*Bundle offer comprising*, 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
- Harley Benton LightCase-Dreadnought
- *Case for Acoustic Guitars*
- Light case in gig bag style
- For Dreadnought models
- High-density foam construction that provides both the rigid protection of a hardshell case and the lightweight
- transport-friendly backpack properties of a gig bag
- Durable
- weatherproof nylon exterior with removable padded shoulder strap and ergonomic carry handle
- Velvet interior with neck holder and 2 accessory compartments
- *Interior dimensions: *
- Total length: 1060 mm
- Lower body width: 410 mm
- Middle body width: 290 mm
- Upper body width: 310 mm
- Body length: 570 mm
- Body height: 125 mm
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive acoustic voice with good projection.
- • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce's brightness.
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp provides a usable amplified tone with a convenient tuner.
- • Okoume neck offers a comfortable feel and contributes to a balanced overall tone.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while practical, might feel less refined than glossier alternatives.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard can feel a little 'grabby' to some players initially.
- • Gig bag case offers basic protection, but a hard case would be preferable for serious 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 6.8 lbs (based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a very capable system for the price, but lacks some of the nuanced EQ options and advanced features of higher-end preamps. Still, it provides a clean, amplified signal.
The 48mm nut width provides ample space for fingerpicking and chord work; the 400mm radius is a comfortable modern profile suitable for most hand sizes.
While sapele does add warmth, the solid spruce top keeps the bass response controlled and defined, avoiding excessive boominess – it's a well-balanced combination.
