Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-30S

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Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-30S

Harley Benton

Kahuna CLU-30S

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 319663
Model: Kahuna CLU-30S
Price: $53.90

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This Kahuna CLU-30S is a surprisingly solid entry-level ukulele. The spalted maple is a real eye-catcher, and the mahogany neck feels quite nice for the price. It's perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a budget-friendly, visually interesting soprano ukulele for casual strumming and simple tunes.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-30S
  • Soprano Ukulele
  • Custom Line Kahuna Series
  • Body: spalted maple
  • Arched back
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • 12 Frets
  • Scale: 344 mm
  • Nut width: 35 mm
  • Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Black open-geared machine heads
  • Aquila strings
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Spalted maple body offers unique aesthetics and tonal complexity.
  • • Mahogany neck provides warmth and comfortable 'C' profile feel.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and durability.
  • • Aquila strings deliver a bright, characteristic ukulele tone immediately.
CONS
  • • Spalted maple can exhibit unpredictable grain patterns, impacting aesthetics.
  • • Open-geared tuners may require more frequent adjustments than geared ones.
  • • Limited fretboard space restricts advanced playing techniques and chord voicings.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Spalted Maple
Back & Sides Spalted Maple
Size Soprano (344 mm scale)
Frets 12
Electronics None
Weight Approximately 18 oz (510 g)

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, each ukulele’s spalted maple pattern is unique due to the natural grain variation, ensuring no two are identical.
The spalted maple offers a brighter, slightly less resonant tone compared to Koa, but the Aquila strings help maintain a characteristic ukulele sound.
While functional, the open-geared tuners are more susceptible to drifting, so expect to make minor adjustments more often than with geared machines.

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