Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLJ-412E NT
Product Info
Article Number:
308208
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLJ-412E NT
Category:
12-String Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CLJ-412E NT is a seriously impressive 12-string for the price. The build quality is surprisingly good, the Fishman electronics are a real bonus, and it offers a full, vibrant sound. It's perfect for singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a big, chiming 12-string without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT
- 12-String Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Jumbo
- Top: selected solid spruce
- Back and sides: selected mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Pearloid Square fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- 20 Frets
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Multi-ply bindings
- Double action truss rod
- Gold-plated DLX die-cast machine heads
- Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
- Dimensions: 109 x 42 x 12 cm
- Factory strings: Adamas 1616NU .010 - .047 (Art. #438782#)
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Suitable case: Art. #129726# (not included)
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly rich and resonant tone.
- • Mahogany back and sides add warmth and sustain – a good pairing.
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers clean amplification and accurate tuning.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with good durability.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars are inherently harder on strings and require more frequent changes.
- • Jumbo body can be unwieldy for smaller players or those used to smaller guitars.
- • The Adamas strings are decent, but an immediate upgrade would be beneficial.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Selected Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight
4.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a comfortable C-shape, a little on the chunkier side, but well-suited for strumming and fingerpicking – not quite as slim as some premium models.
They’re primarily cosmetic, but contribute to the overall build quality and aesthetic. They’ll have a negligible effect on the sound.
The neck joint is well-cut, allowing relatively easy access to the upper frets, though the jumbo body size does restrict it slightly compared to a smaller acoustic.
