Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15MCE
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLD-15MCE
Product Info
Article Number:
333968
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLD-15MCE
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton is a seriously impressive value. The solid top and Fishman electronics make it a great all-around performer, ideal for singer-songwriters or players wanting a reliable amplified acoustic. It's a fantastic option for anyone wanting a dreadnought with good projection and a comfortable feel without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-15MCE
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Design: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Dovetail construction
- Top: solid Okoume
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Body: Sapele
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Neck profile: Modified oval C
- Fretboard inlays: Snowflakes
- Body binding: Wooden
- Scale: 643 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Nut: Bone
- Compensated saddle
- Bridge: Pau Ferro
- Machine heads: Chrome-plated die-cast DLX
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light (Article Nr #471307#)
- .012 - .053
- Pickup system: Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
- Colour: Natural matte
PROS
- • Solid Okoume top delivers surprisingly warm, balanced acoustic tone
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplification
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and adds a touch of refinement
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • Okoume top, while good, won't match the complexity of a Sitka Spruce
- • Sapele back & sides can be a bit dense, slightly limiting low-end resonance
- • Matte finish might not appeal to players preferring a glossier aesthetic
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Okoume
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
643 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight
Approximately 6.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Okoume tends to be warmer and more mellow than Sitka Spruce, offering a rounder tone with less pronounced highs. It’s a lovely alternative, but lacks the Sitka's overt brightness.
The modified oval C profile is generally considered comfortable, but it’s not exceptionally thick. Players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, but most will find it playable.
The Presys-II is a solid preamp, but for truly high-volume stage use, a dedicated external preamp might offer more headroom and tonal flexibility. It's more than adequate for most gigs though.
