Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15M w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15M w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLD-15M w/Bag

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540475
Model: Custom Line CLD-15M w/Bag
Price: $240.90

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This Harley Benton CLD-15M is a seriously impressive dreadnought for the money. The build quality is surprisingly good, and the tone is richer than you'd expect from a guitar in this price range. It's a great option for beginner to intermediate players, or anyone needing a reliable and affordable workhorse acoustic.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15M w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15M

  • *Steel-String Guitar*
  • Design: Dreadnought with dovetail construction
  • Top: solid Okoume
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Body: Sapele
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fretboard: Pau Ferro
  • Neck profile: Modified Oval C
  • Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Snowflake
  • Body binding: Wooden
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Nut: Bone
  • Saddle: Compensated bone
  • Bridge: Pau Ferro
  • Machine heads: Chrome-plated die-cast DLX
  • Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural Satin
  • 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 Okoume top delivers surprising warmth and responsiveness for the price.
  • • Sapele back and sides contribute to a balanced, full-bodied tone.
  • • Modified Oval C neck profile is comfortable and facilitates easy playability.
  • • Bone nut and compensated bone saddle enhance intonation and sustain noticeably.
CONS
  • • Satin finish can feel a little plasticky compared to higher-end guitars.
  • • Okoume top, while good, won't match the projection of a solid Spruce top.
  • • Gig bag is functional but basic; a hard case would be a worthwhile upgrade.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Okoume
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It won't match the complexity or refinement of a premium brand, but the CLD-15M holds its own, offering a full, warm tone with decent projection – a very respectable performance for its class.
Pau Ferro is generally stable, but maintaining proper humidity is always crucial for any wood instrument; a humidifier is a good investment.
Harley Benton’s quality control has improved significantly, and the Custom Line is generally well-regarded. However, it's always wise to check the instrument upon arrival and initiate a return if any issues are found.

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