Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH
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Harley Benton
Custom Line CLP-15ME LH
Product Info
Article Number:
382418
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line CLP-15ME LH
Category:
Lefthanded Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Harley Benton is a serious contender for the price. The solid mahogany top gives it a really sweet, focused tone that’s great for fingerstyle or softer strumming. It’s a fantastic option for left-handed players looking for a quality instrument with a built-in pickup without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME LH
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Left-handed model
- 000-12 Design with dovetail construction
- Solid mahogany top
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Sapele body
- Okoume neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- Modified oval C neck profile
- "Snowflakes" fretboard inlays
- Wooden body binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 18 Frets
- Bone nut and saddle
- Compensated saddle
- Pau Ferro bridge
- Pickup system: Fishman Presys-II preamp with built-in tuner
- D'Addario XTAPB1253 light strings
- .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
- Colour: Natural Satin
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers warm, responsive tone with surprising clarity
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplified sound
- • Dovetail joint construction ensures stability and a resonant, long-lasting build
- • Pau Ferro fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with a unique feel
CONS
- • Mahogany top, while warm, lacks the headroom of a spruce top for aggressive strumming
- • Okoume neck might exhibit slight movement with humidity fluctuations – requires care
- • The satin finish, while attractive, can feel a little plasticky to some players
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mahogany
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
18
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II preamp with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a surprisingly capable preamp, offering clean amplification with a decent EQ range, though high-gain scenarios might benefit from an external preamp.
The modified oval C profile is generally comfortable, but it's a relatively slim neck – players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped.
The build quality is remarkably good for the price point, with attention to detail often exceeding what you'd expect. It's not quite on par with premium-priced instruments, but it's very competitive.
