Harley Benton Delta Blues DCE VDSB
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Harley Benton
Delta Blues DCE VDSB
Product Info
Article Number:
451675
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Delta Blues DCE VDSB
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton Delta Blues is a seriously impressive package for the money. The vintage-style dreadnought body and quarter-sawn top give it a surprisingly mature sound, while the built-in preamp makes it stage-ready. It's a fantastic option for blues, folk, and roots players looking for a big sound without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Delta Blues DCE
- Steel-String Guitar with Pickup
- Bauform: Vintage-style Dreadnought with cutaway
- Mahogany body with quarter sawn tapered spruce bracing
- Mahogany neck
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Dovetail construction
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- ABS nut
- 20 Frets
- Black/green abalone rosette
- Ovangkol bridge
- Built-in piezo pickup
- Harley Benton PT20 preamp with 4-band EQ and chromatic tuner
- Chrome die-cast machine heads
- Dual action truss rod
- Strings: Bronze .011 - .052
- Colour: Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst
PROS
- • Quarter-sawn spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, focused sound ideal for blues and roots.
- • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and provides comfortable access to upper frets.
- • PT20 preamp and tuner offer convenient amplified options for stage or recording.
CONS
- • ABS nut can feel a bit plasticky and might be a future upgrade candidate.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can be a little drier than rosewood, requiring more hydration.
- • Bourbon Vintage Satin Burst finish, while attractive, may show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Quarter-sawn Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
20
Electronics
Harley Benton PT20 Preamp with 4-band EQ and Chromatic Tuner (Piezo Pickup)
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PT20 preamp is functional and gets the job done, but lacks the nuance and clarity of higher-end systems – it’s a good starting point for amplification though.
The neck is a standard 'C' shape, around 43mm at the nut; it's generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug.
The build is surprisingly solid; the dovetail joint is a nice touch, and the overall construction feels well-executed for an instrument in this price range.
