Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 540497
Model: Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag
Price: $240.90

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The Harley Benton CLP-15M is a surprisingly well-built folk guitar offering a lot of value. The scalloped X-bracing and quality materials like Pau Ferro give it a warm, responsive voice, perfect for fingerstyle players or those seeking a comfortable, traditional acoustic experience. It's a fantastic option for intermediate players looking for a step up without a premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15M

  • *Acoustic Guitar*
  • Style: 00-12 with dovetail construction
  • Okoume top
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Body: Sapele
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fretboard: Pau Ferro
  • Neck profile: Modified Oval C
  • Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Snowflakes
  • Wood bindings
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • 18 Frets
  • Nut and bridge inlay: Bone
  • Compensated bridge inlay
  • Pau Ferro bridge
  • Original stringing: D'Addario XTAPB Light .012 - .053 (Article no. #471307#)
  • Colour: Natural Matte
  • Matching case: Article no. #122211# (not included)
  • Thomann Classic-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Gig Bag*
  • For 4/4 Concert guitar
  • 20 mm Strong foam padding
  • With backpack straps and handles
  • Metal fittings
  • With an additional external pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 106 x 40 x 12 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Okoume top provides a surprisingly balanced and articulate tone.
  • • Dovetail joint construction adds resonance and long-term stability.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Bone nut and compensated saddle contribute to improved intonation and sustain.
CONS
  • • Okoume can be slightly less resonant than traditional Spruce tops.
  • • Matte finish might show fingerprints and require occasional cleaning.
  • • While versatile, it's primarily suited for folk and fingerstyle playing.

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Key Features

Top Wood Okoume
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 628 mm
Frets 18
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okoume generally offers a warmer, more mellow tone than Spruce, with a slightly less pronounced high-end, but it's still very balanced and responsive.
The modified Oval C profile is generally considered comfortable, but it's a bit on the slimmer side; larger hands might find it slightly snug but manageable.
Yes, dovetail joints are more stable than bolted-on necks, contributing to a longer lifespan and better resonance as the guitar ages.

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