Harley Benton Custom Line CLG-48CE Wide NT

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLG-48CE Wide NT

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLG-48CE Wide NT

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 495623
Model: Custom Line CLG-48CE Wide NT
Price: $328.90

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This Harley Benton CLG-48CE Wide NT is a surprisingly solid option for players who prefer a wider neck profile, like those transitioning from classical guitars or wanting more space for fingerstyle. The solid spruce top gives it a pleasant brightness, and the Fishman electronics are a decent value add for amplified performance. It’s a great choice for intermediate players seeking a versatile, affordable acoustic-electric.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLG-48CE Wide NT WN
  • Steel String Guitar with Pickup
  • Build: Grand Auditorium cutaway
  • Walnut body
  • Top made of selected solid spruce
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Okoume neck
  • Fretboard: Pau ferro
  • Fretboard inlays: Dots
  • Black bindings
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Sonicore
  • Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • Bridge: Pau ferro
  • Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads
  • Factory strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light art.no. #471307#
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Suitable case: Article no. #122212# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a bright, responsive acoustic tone
  • • Wide neck caters to players comfortable with classical or wider electric necks
  • • Fishman Sonicore/Presys-II system provides respectable amplified sound
  • • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain to the overall tone
CONS
  • • Factory strings are serviceable but an immediate upgrade is recommended
  • • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet for some players
  • • Walnut can be a bit 'woody' - lacks the immediate projection of mahogany

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Walnut
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm (25.1 in)
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Sonicore Pickup & Presys-II Preamp
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

While wider than a standard acoustic, the neck profile isn’t overly chunky, but players with very small hands might still find it a bit challenging to navigate initially.
The built-in tuner is functional and accurate enough for most basic tuning needs, but it lacks the advanced features and precision of more premium tuners.
Yes, the scalloped X-bracing contributes to a more open and resonant tone, allowing for better vibration and sustain compared to a standard, non-scalloped bracing pattern.

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