Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-32C
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Harley Benton
Kahuna CLU-32C
Product Info
Article Number:
319665
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Kahuna CLU-32C
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kahuna CLU-32C is a surprisingly good ukulele for the price. The spalted maple top looks stunning, and the overall build quality is decent for a budget instrument. It's perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a unique-looking concert ukulele without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-32C
- Ukulele
- Custom Line Kahuna Series
- Concert size
- Body: Spalted maple
- Arched back
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 377 mm
- Frets: 18
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Black open-geared machine heads
- Aquila strings
- Total length: 62 cm
- Lower width: 20 cm
- Colour: High-gloss
- Natural
- Suitable case: Art. #223359# (not included)
PROS
- • Spalted maple body offers unique aesthetics and surprisingly resonant tone
- • Sapele neck provides a comfortable, stable platform for playing
- • Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge offer a quality feel and decent sustain
- • Aquila strings deliver a bright, punchy ukulele sound right out of the box
CONS
- • Spalted maple can be visually inconsistent, with variations in grain pattern
- • Ovangkol, while decent, isn’t a premium tonewood for ukulele construction
- • Open-geared tuners might require more frequent adjustments than geared ones
- • High-gloss finish can be prone to fingerprints and may feel a little plasticky
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spalted Maple
Back & Sides
Spalted Maple
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The spalted maple generally adds a bit more brightness and complexity compared to a standard mahogany ukulele, but the visual differences significantly impact the tone.
The fretwork is generally acceptable, but some players may find a few slightly sharp edges requiring a light smoothing – not uncommon at this price point.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard, comfortable profile – not too thick or thin, offering a familiar feel for most ukulele players.
