Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE NT

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Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE NT

Harley Benton

Santos Series C-40SCE NT

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 334573
Model: Santos Series C-40SCE NT
Price: $240.90

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This Santos C-40SCE NT is a surprisingly good value for a beginner or intermediate classical guitarist looking for amplified options. The solid top provides a respectable sound, and the pickup system is genuinely usable. It's a solid starting point for exploring classical or fingerstyle playing, offering a good balance of features and affordability.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton Santos Series C-40SCE NT
  • Classical Guitar with Pickup
  • Style: Auditorium with cutaway
  • Top: Solid spruce
  • Classic fan bracing
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fingerboard: Ovangkol
  • 20 frets
  • Wood/cream coloured body binding
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Double action truss rod
  • Bridge: Ovangkol
  • Saddle and nut: Black graphite
  • Slotted headstock
  • Deluxe machine heads
  • HB-03 pickup system with built-in tuner
  • Strings: Hannabach 815HT (Art. #122784#)
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
PROS
  • • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Okoume neck offers comfortable playability and good stability.
  • • Hannabach strings provide a bright, clear, and articulate voice.
  • • HB-03 pickup system with tuner is a useful addition for amplified performance.
CONS
  • • Mahogany back and sides can limit dynamic range compared to rosewood alternatives.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard may exhibit some minor fret sprout over time, requiring potential leveling.
  • • High-gloss finish might be a fingerprint magnet and feel less 'traditional' for some.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 20
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

A solid spruce top generally produces a more complex and vibrant tone with better projection and responsiveness than a laminate top, allowing for more nuanced dynamics.
While it’s not a premium studio pickup, the HB-03 is surprisingly decent for basic recording needs, offering a clean and usable amplified tone, especially for practice or casual performance.
Okoume offers a lighter feel and a slightly faster response than mahogany, and its inherent stability makes it a reliable choice for neck construction.

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