Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41S WN

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41S WN

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLD-41S WN

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 414098
Model: Custom Line CLD-41S WN
Price: $383.90

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This CLD-41S WN is a seriously impressive dreadnought for the money. The solid top and walnut back give it a warm, full sound with surprising projection – perfect for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a big acoustic tone without a premium-priced tag. The build quality is genuinely good, and the aesthetics are a real bonus.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41S WN
  • Acoustic Guitar
  • Dreadnought design
  • Dovetail construction
  • Solid sitka spruce top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Walnut body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Abalone body binding
  • White fretboard and headstock binding
  • Modified Oval C neck profile
  • Abalone Hexagon fretboard inlays
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bone nut
  • Compensated bone saddle
  • Pau Ferro bridge
  • Gold-plated die-cast DLX machine heads
  • Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers surprisingly rich, balanced tone.
  • • Dovetail joint and walnut body contribute to excellent sustain and resonance.
  • • Bone nut and compensated saddle enhance intonation and clarity.
  • • Abalone inlays and binding elevate the aesthetic beyond its price point.
CONS
  • • Walnut back and sides, while beautiful, can slightly dampen high-end sparkle.
  • • Modified Oval C neck might not suit players preferring a flatter profile.
  • • The satin finish, while attractive, can feel a little plasticky to some.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Walnut
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The walnut provides a warmer, more resonant tone than mahogany, with a bit more low-mid presence, but perhaps slightly less clarity overall.
The Modified Oval C is generally considered comfortable, but it’s not as wide as some other profiles; players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped.
The die-cast tuners are a definite step up and are perfectly adequate for most playing situations, though a pro might eventually upgrade them for even finer tuning stability.

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