Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-42C
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Harley Benton
Kahuna CLU-42C
Product Info
Article Number:
319656
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
Kahuna CLU-42C
Category:
Concert Ukuleles
Price:
$75.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kahuna CLU-42C is a fantastic entry point to concert ukuleles. The flamed mahogany gives it a pleasing aesthetic and surprisingly rich sound for a budget-friendly instrument, making it ideal for beginners or those wanting a simple, playable ukulele for casual playing.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-42C
- Ukulele
- Concert size
- Body: Flamed mahogany
- Arched bottom
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard: Blackwood <i> (Pinus Radiata)</i>
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 18 Frets
- Scale: 377 mm
- Nut width: 35 mm
- Bridge: Blackwood <i> (Pinus Radiata)</i>
- Chrome-plated open-geared machine heads
- Finish: High-gloss Natural
PROS
- • Flamed mahogany body offers a surprisingly warm and resonant tone.
- • C-profile neck is comfortable for a wide range of playing styles.
- • Open-geared tuners are surprisingly stable for the price point.
- • Blackwood fretboard (Pinus Radiata) provides a smooth playing experience.
CONS
- • Flamed mahogany veneer is thin; expect some visible wood grain underneath.
- • Chrome tuners, while functional, feel a bit lightweight and basic.
- • Pinus Radiata blackwood fretboard is a cost-saving measure; not true blackwood.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Flamed Mahogany
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Size
Concert
Frets
18
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 1.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s Pinus Radiata, commonly referred to as blackwood due to its color, but it’s a more affordable substitute.
Intonation is decent, but expect minor adjustments may be needed, especially higher up the neck, which is common at this price point.
You'll get a warmer, more mellow tone than a traditional koa ukulele, with a good balance of highs and lows.
