Harley Benton Delta Blues DCE Ovangkol
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Harley Benton
Delta Blues DCE Ovangkol
Product Info
Article Number:
599477
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Delta Blues DCE Ovangkol
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Delta Blues DCE is a surprisingly solid package for the price. The mahogany body gives it a rich, woody tone that's perfect for blues, fingerpicking, and roots music. It's a great option for players looking for a stage-ready acoustic with a built-in pickup system without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Delta Blues DCE Ovangkol
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought
- Body: Mahogany
- Quartersawn tapered bracing made of spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Dovetail neck joint
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- ABS nut
- Black/green abalone rosette
- Frets: 20
- Ovangkol bridge
- Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads
- Double action truss rod
- Built-in piezo pickup
- Harley Benton PT20 preamp with 4-band EQ and chromatic tuner
- Strings: Bronze .011 - .052
- Colour: Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst
PROS
- • Solid mahogany back and sides deliver warm, focused, bluesy tones.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and pleasing tone.
- • Built-in PT20 preamp and tuner offer convenience for stage or recording.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and adds to the guitar's stability.
CONS
- • ABS nut can feel a bit plasticky compared to bone or Tusq.
- • Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Mahogany construction can be slightly heavier than guitars with spruce back/sides.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
20
Electronics
Harley Benton PT20 preamp with 4-band EQ and chromatic tuner, piezo pickup
Weight
Approximately 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PT20 preamp is decent for basic amplification, but lacks the nuanced tone shaping of more expensive systems. It's fine for casual gigs, but serious recording might require an external preamp.
The 43mm nut width provides ample space for fingerstyle playing, and the neck profile is a comfortable medium-C shape, generally suitable for most hand sizes.
Satin finishes are inherently more susceptible to scratches and wear than gloss finishes. Careful handling and a quality microfiber cloth will help preserve the appearance.
