Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41SE WN w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41SE WN w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLD-41SE WN w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 540430
Model: Custom Line CLD-41SE WN w/Bag
Price: $459.80

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This Harley Benton CLD-41SE is a seriously impressive dreadnought for the price. The solid top and walnut back provide a full, mature sound that punches well above its class, and the Fishman electronics are a real bonus for stage or recording. It's ideal for intermediate players or anyone wanting a quality, versatile acoustic without the premium-priced tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41SE WN w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLD-41SE WN

  • *Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*
  • Dreadnought design
  • Dovetail construction
  • Solid sitka spruce top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Walnut body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Abalone Hexagon fretboard inlays
  • Abalone body binding
  • White fretboard and headstock binding
  • Modified Oval C neck profile
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Compensated saddle
  • Pau Ferro bridge
  • Gold-plated die-cast DLX machine heads
  • Pickup system: Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light (Article Nr #471307#)
  • .012 - .053
  • Colour: Natural matte
  • 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 Sitka spruce top delivers a balanced, responsive tone with surprising clarity.
  • • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, a step above standard mahogany.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard amplification and accurate tuning.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances resonance and provides excellent stability over time.
CONS
  • • Walnut body might lack the projection of more premium tonewoods like rosewood.
  • • Modified Oval C neck profile isn’t universally appealing; may feel thick to some.
  • • Matte finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more prone to fingerprints and smudges.

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Walnut
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Presys-II offers significantly improved clarity and a more natural acoustic tone compared to basic piezo systems; the tuner is also very accurate.
The Modified Oval C is generally comfortable, but some with smaller hands might find it a touch thick; it's best to try before you buy if possible.
The finish itself has a minimal impact, but the matte texture can slightly dampen vibrations compared to a gloss finish – a very subtle difference.

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