Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-30S
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Harley Benton
Kahuna CLU-30S
Product Info
Article Number:
319663
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Kahuna CLU-30S
Category:
Soprano Ukuleles
Price:
$53.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
