Harley Benton HB Custom Line CLD-10SCE BKS
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Harley Benton
HB Custom Line CLD-10SCE BKS
Product Info
Article Number:
284249
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
HB Custom Line CLD-10SCE BKS
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton CLD-10SCE is a serious contender for the money. The solid top gives it a surprisingly mature voice, and the Fishman electronics are a big bonus for stage or recording. It's ideal for singer-songwriters or players looking for a versatile, amplified acoustic with a warm, full sound – especially at this price point.
Product Description
- Harley Benton HB Custom Line CLD-10SCE BKS
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Build: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid spruce
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Cream binding
- Neck: Okoume
- Fretboard: Pau ferro
- Fretboard inlays: Dot
- 20 Frets
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43.0 mm
- Bridge: Pau ferro
- Pickup: Fishman Presys-II preamp with built-in tuner
- Chrome-plated die-cast machine heads
- Strings: D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light .012 - .053 (Art.#471307#)
- Colour: Black Satin
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers surprisingly warm and articulate tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add richness and sustain, a step up from laminate.
- • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers accurate amplification and a reliable tuner.
- • Okoume neck provides a comfortable feel and good stability.
CONS
- • Satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a little plasticky to some.
- • While well-built, hardware quality (tuning machines) isn't top-tier; potential for future upgrades.
- • Dreadnought body can be a bit bulky for smaller players or those used to smaller guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Presys-II Preamp with Tuner
Weight
Approximately 6.6 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably clearer and more natural than many budget options, offering a balanced tone with good feedback rejection, though it won't match a premium system.
The neck has a standard 'C' shape that’s generally comfortable, but it's a bit on the chunkier side – players with very small hands might find it slightly less so.
Sapele tends to produce a slightly brighter and more resonant tone than mahogany, offering more projection and a richer harmonic complexity.
