Harley Benton Custom Line CLT-20S NT Tenor

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLT-20S NT Tenor

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLT-20S NT Tenor

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 354507
Model: Custom Line CLT-20S NT Tenor
Price: $218.90

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This Harley Benton CLT-20S NT is a surprisingly good tenor guitar, offering a solid build and a pleasant, warm tone for the price. It's a fantastic option for players exploring tenor guitar tunings like CGDA or GDAE, particularly those interested in folk, Celtic, or fingerstyle playing. The comfortable neck makes it accessible to a wide range of players.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Custom Line CLT-20S NT Tenor
  • Tenor Guitar
  • Style: 3/4 Dreadnought
  • Top: solid Sitka spruce
  • Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Body: Okoume
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
  • Cream/Black/Cream body binding
  • Neck profile: modified Oval C
  • Scale: 579 mm
  • Nut width: 32 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Dual action truss rod
  • Compensated bone saddle
  • Bridge: Pau Ferro
  • Soundhole diameter: 79 mm
  • Open deluxe butterbean tuners
  • Standard tuning: CGDA
  • Alternative tunings: GDAE
  • Original strings: D'Addarío J-66 Tenor
  • Total length: 85 cm
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Matching case: art. #238870# (not included)
  • Matching gig bag: art. #237374# (not included)
PROS
  • • Solid Sitka top delivers a surprisingly rich, responsive tone.
  • • Okoume body provides warmth and a balanced sonic character.
  • • Modified Oval C neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
  • • Deluxe butterbean tuners ensure stable tuning and a refined aesthetic.
CONS
  • • Okoume, while nice, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or rosewood.
  • • The high-gloss finish may be a fingerprint magnet and can slightly dampen resonance.
  • • Tenor tuning limits versatility compared to standard guitars; not ideal for all genres.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Okoume
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 579 mm
Frets 20
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pau Ferro is denser and generally feels smoother than rosewood, and it's known for its excellent durability and resistance to wear.
The scalloped X-bracing is partially visible through the soundhole; it contributes to improved resonance and projection, enhancing the guitar's overall volume and tonal complexity.
Okoume is generally stable, but like all wood instruments, it's best to maintain reasonable humidity levels to prevent any potential cracking; a hygrometer and case humidifier are recommended.

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