Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL

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Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL

Harley Benton

Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 321251
Model: Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL
Price: $158.40

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This Harley Benton Kahuna is a surprisingly capable bass ukulele, offering a warm acoustic tone with a touch of brightness from the spruce top. The fretless design encourages a more expressive, sliding style, and the built-in tuner is a real convenience. It's an excellent entry point for bassists curious about ukulele tones or ukulele players wanting a deeper, more bass-focused instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-Bass Ukulele FL
  • Bass Ukulele with Pickup
  • Fretless
  • Top: Spruce
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretless with fret lines
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Scale: 534 mm
  • Nut width: 42.0 mm
  • Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Black
  • open machine heads
  • Pro pickup system with built-in tuner
  • Colour: Natural
  • Matte
  • Suitable gig bag: Art. #198578# (not included)
PROS
  • • Spruce top provides a surprisingly bright and resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and decent durability.
  • • Built-in tuner is genuinely useful for quick setups and live performance.
  • • Mahogany body contributes a warm, woody character to the overall sound.
CONS
  • • Fret lines are a bit odd for a fretless; may confuse some players.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard, while playable, isn't as premium as ebony.
  • • Matte finish can feel a little cheap compared to glossier instruments.

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Key Features

Top Wood Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Pro pickup system with built-in tuner
Scale Length 534 mm
Frets Fretless with fret lines
Strings Likely Harley Benton branded nylon/composite bass ukulele strings
Weight Approximately 3.5 - 4.0 lbs (1.6 - 1.8 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's noticeably different; requires precise finger placement and a more nuanced playing technique, but opens up new expressive possibilities.
It's surprisingly decent for the price – clean and usable, though it won't rival high-end pickups; a good starting point for amplification.
The 42mm nut width is wider than a standard ukulele, which can be more comfortable for larger hands, but still smaller than a standard bass guitar.

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