Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS
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Harley Benton
Custom Line King-CE VS
Product Info
Article Number:
285018
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line King-CE VS
Category:
Jumbo Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The King-CE VS is a surprisingly well-built jumbo acoustic. The solid top provides a pleasant, balanced voice, and the Fishman electronics are a real bonus for stage work. It’s an excellent choice for intermediate players or anyone wanting a big-bodied, amplified acoustic without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line King-CE VS
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Jumbo with cutaway
- Top: selected solid spruce
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Pearloid Square fingerboard inlays
- Ovangkol bridge
- Saddle: Bone
- Binding: Multi-Ply
- Double action truss rod
- Fishman Presys-II pickup system with built-in tuner
- Gold-plated Grover die-cast machine heads
- Factory strings: Adamas 1818NU .012 - .053 (Art. #438774#)
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprising projection and warmth for the price.
- • Fishman Presys-II provides a usable amplified tone with accurate tuner.
- • Maple back and sides offer focused, articulate midrange response.
- • Grover die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning and confident playing.
CONS
- • Maple body can feel a bit bright; may require EQing when amplified.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can be prone to dryness; regular oiling recommended.
- • Jumbo body might be unwieldy for smaller players or those preferring slimmer profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II
Weight
2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is a comfortable, modern C-shape; it's not quite as refined as a premium instrument, but it's certainly playable and well-executed for the price point.
The high-gloss finish is attractive, but it's relatively soft and susceptible to scratches and fingerprints. A light coat of polish and careful handling will help maintain its appearance.
The Fishman system is competent, but it lacks the nuanced dynamic range of more expensive preamps. It’s perfectly serviceable for basic amplification, but won’t replace a premium system for critical recording.
