Harley Benton D-200CE-12BK

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Harley Benton D-200CE-12BK

Harley Benton

D-200CE-12BK

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 165307
Model: D-200CE-12BK
Price: $119.90

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This D-200CE-12BK is a fantastic entry point into the world of 12-string acoustics. The dreadnought body delivers a full, shimmering sound, and the onboard pickup makes it usable for basic performance needs. It's perfect for beginners or players seeking an affordable 12-string for strumming and casual playing.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton D-200CE-12BK
  • 12-String Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
  • Type: Dreadnought with cutaway
  • Top: Spruce
  • Back and sides: Sapele
  • Neck: Nyatoh
  • Fingerboard: Roseacer
  • Built-in pickup system with 4-band EQ
  • Strings: Harley Benton WE12 .010 - .050 (Art. #226847#)
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant tone
  • • Sapele back and sides add warmth and sustain
  • • Built-in pickup system offers decent amplified performance for practice/small gigs
  • • Nyatoh neck is surprisingly stable and playable, especially for the price
CONS
  • • The Harley Benton WE12 strings are thin and will likely need upgrading soon
  • • Cutaway access is somewhat limited due to the 12-string construction
  • • Sapele finish can feel a little plasticky; lacks premium acoustic feel

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Nyatoh
Fingerboard Roseacer
Scale Length 25.6 in
Frets 22
Electronics 4-band EQ Preamp System
Weight 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's serviceable for practice and small gigs, but don’t expect high-end acoustic amp tones; it’s a basic system.
The Nyatoh neck has a fairly standard C-shape profile, so it should be manageable, but the 12-string string spacing will feel tighter than a 6-string.
They're functional, but budget-level; frequent tuning and potential replacement are likely for serious or gigging players.

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