Harley Benton Custom Line Superior-E VS
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Harley Benton
Custom Line Superior-E VS
Product Info
Article Number:
409293
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Custom Line Superior-E VS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Superior-E VS is a seriously impressive value. The solid top and Fishman electronics make it stage-ready, and the okoume body gives it a surprisingly balanced and articulate tone. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a dreadnought with great amplified capabilities without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Custom Line Superior-E VS
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Type: Dreadnought
- Top: Selected solid spruce
- Body: Okoume
- NEck: Okoume
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 frets
- Mother of pearl parallelogramm fingerboad inlays
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Nut and saddle: Bone
- Ivory-coloured multiply bindings
- Ivory-coloured neck binding
- Fishman Presys-II pickup system with built-in tuner
- Double Action Truss Rod
- Chrome-plated WSC DLX DieCast machine heads
- Strings: Adamas 1818NU .012 - .053 (Art. #438774#)
- Colour: Vintage Sunburst
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprising warmth and projection for the price.
- • Fishman Presys-II pickup system offers clean amplified tones and a reliable tuner.
- • Okoume body provides a balanced tone with a pleasant resonance and sustain.
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance clarity and improve string vibration transfer.
CONS
- • Okoume can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more figured woods.
- • High-gloss finish might be too shiny for some players’ preferences.
- • Adamas strings are decent, but a swap to higher-quality strings is recommended.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Okoume
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II with built-in tuner
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, fairly standard for dreadnoughts, but slightly slimmer than some vintage-style guitars, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
Harley Benton's binding work has improved significantly; however, expect minor inconsistencies common at this price point – it’s not flawless, but generally well-executed.
The Presys-II is versatile, handling fingerstyle and strumming well; it’s a bit less responsive to aggressive pick attack than some higher-end systems, but still delivers a usable amplified tone.
