Harley Benton Santos Series C-40S BK w/Bag

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Harley Benton Santos Series C-40S BK w/Bag

Harley Benton

Santos Series C-40S BK w/Bag

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 538424
Model: Santos Series C-40S BK w/Bag
Price: $174.90

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This Harley Benton C-40S is a fantastic entry point into classical guitar playing, especially for students or beginners. The solid top really elevates the sound, giving it more projection and clarity than you'd expect at this price. It's a surprisingly well-built instrument that delivers a good tone and playability, making it an excellent value for anyone wanting to explore classical music.

Product Description

Harley Benton Santos Series C-40S BK w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Santos Series C-40S BK

  • *Classical Guitar*
  • Type: Auditorium
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Classic fan bracing
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Black Walnut
  • 20 Frets
  • Wood/cream coloured body binding
  • Nut widht: 48 mm
  • 2-Way truss rod
  • Bridge: Blackwood (Pinus radiata)
  • Saddle and nut: Black graphite
  • Open headstock
  • Deluxe machine heads
  • Strings: Hannabach 815HT (Article Nr #122784#)
  • Colour: Black
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and bright tone for the price.
  • • Black walnut fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and nice visual contrast.
  • • Deluxe machine heads offer improved tuning stability compared to basic classical guitar tuners.
  • • Mahogany back and sides contribute to a warm, balanced overall tone and sustain.
CONS
  • • Graphite nut and saddle can sometimes feel a little 'slick' and require adjustment for optimal string contact.
  • • The included gig bag, while functional, is fairly basic and lacks premium protection.
  • • Open headstock design isn’t as aesthetically refined as a traditional, enclosed headstock.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Black Walnut
Scale Length 650 mm (Standard Classical)
Frets 20
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 1.7 kg (approximate, based on similar models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The spruce top provides more brightness and clarity; a full mahogany build would be warmer but potentially less articulate.
They're decent starter strings, but many players will find that upgrading to a higher-end set improves the tone and feel significantly.
The neck is relatively slim for a classical guitar, so it will likely feel more familiar to steel-string players than a very traditional, thick classical neck.

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