Harley Benton Custom Line N-150CE Black

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Harley Benton Custom Line N-150CE Black

Harley Benton

Custom Line N-150CE Black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 109523
Model: Custom Line N-150CE Black
Price: $240.90

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This Harley Benton N-150CE is a seriously impressive resonator for the money. The JM-02 cone gives it that classic, bright bluegrass tone, while the mini-humbucker adds a surprising amount of versatility for blues and beyond. It's a fantastic entry point into the resonator world, or a great grab-and-go instrument for seasoned players.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton HBN150CE BK Resonator Guitar
  • Resonator Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Mini Jumbo with cutaway
  • Body: Sapele
  • Cone: JM-02
  • Spider: JM-03
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fretboard: Purple Heart
  • ABS Dot fingerboard inlays
  • ABS Dot neck inlays
  • Neck Profile: U
  • Body and neck binding: ABS
  • Bone nut
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale: 635 mm
  • 20 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Rising P3004 Mini Humbucker
  • Volume and Tone control
  • Dual Action Truss Rod
  • Bridge: Purple Heart / Maple
  • Machine heads: DLX
  • die-cast
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory strings: D'Addarío YB-EXP16
  • Colour: Satin Black
PROS
  • • Sapele body offers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone.
  • • Rising P3004 mini-humbucker delivers a focused, articulate amplified sound.
  • • Purple Heart/Maple bridge provides good sustain and stability.
  • • Okoume neck feels comfortable with a familiar U profile.
CONS
  • • ABS binding and inlays feel a bit cheap compared to higher-end resonators.
  • • Satin black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
  • • While versatile, it's primarily geared toward bluegrass and roots music.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Sapele
Resonator Type Mini Jumbo
Cone JM-02
Neck Material Okoume
Scale Length 635 mm
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The JM-02 offers a more focused and controlled tone than a spun cone, with a tighter low-end and a brighter, more defined high-end – leaning towards a more vintage resonator sound.
The U-profile is fairly standard and comfortable, but it's a bit fuller than a slim-C, so those with very small hands might find it slightly less nimble, though still manageable.
Yes, the P3004 handles pedals surprisingly well, retaining clarity even with overdrive and distortion; it’s a well-balanced pickup that doesn’t get muddy easily.

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