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Acoustic Guitar

  • Custom Line Solid Wood Series
  • Style: Auditorium
  • Top: solid Okoume
  • Back and sides: solid Okoume
  • Neck: Okoume
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • SnowFlake fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Oval C
  • Scale: 643 mm (25.3")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Frets
  • Pau Ferro bridge with bone saddle
  • Deluxe Antique Copper open tuners
  • Factory strings: D'Addarío XTAPB1253 .012 - .053 (Art. 471307)
  • Colour: Natural Matte
Available since July 2021
Item number 505980
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Model 000
Top Solid Okume
Back and Sides Solid Okume
Cutaway No
Fretboard Pau Ferro
Nut width in mm 43,00 mm
Frets 643
Pickup No
Colour Natural
Incl. Case No
Incl. Gigbag No
$285
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Very, very happy!
JimmyB1964 22.06.2022
Lots of other reviewers have said this is a great guitar for the money. This is a great guitar, full stop!
I'm going to make direct comparisons with the Martin 00015M, on which it's based. The fact that the 2 guitars even stand comparison says it all.

Weight, balance and sustain are all comparable. For me, there was always a slight dead spot on the G string of the Martin, but not on the HB.
The finishes on the Martin are better quality, as you'd expect, and there is a more uniform colour to the mahogany, which almost certainly means a superior cut of wood was used, but I don't hear those differences in the playing.
On delivery, both guitars were pretty well set up. I had a full pro setup on the Martin but I haven't done that yet for the Harley. I'm not sure it needs it!
I found no issues with frets etc, although I found 2 tiny, and I mean tiny, blemishes on the Harley headstock. The Martin, as you'd expect, was faultless.
The most important bit - playability! Both are very light guitars, and just beg to be picked up and played. Which am I enjoying more? The Harley Benton! It just feels right for me, although I realise that's very subjective.

Which should you buy? Both are solid wood, and will only improve through time, but I suspect the Martin, with it's superior timbers and that headstock logo is the one that will gain in value. That said, if I was offered the choice of the two at the same price, and I knew I would never sell it or give it away, I think I'd pick the Harley Benton.
Now, take into account what these two actually cost, and I think it's an easy choice.
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Amazing
Pingpongunderpants 25.07.2022
I have just received my all-solid CLA-15M - I also own a CLA-15M none solid - the difference in sound is like night and day. The all-solid has a wonderful bottom end, crisp highs, and an overall smoother tone, beautifully finished too, has more of a natural look to the wood then the non-solid version, I cannot find any faults whatsoever....Amazing!! and for £200 WOW!! I can't wait for it to mature.
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Beyond Budget: Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood is a Hidden Gem
MajorAlpha 12.04.2025
I recently bought two Harley Benton guitars at once, even though I already owned one before—and there are two more still on the way. That should tell you how impressed I am. But let me talk specifically about the Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood: at this price point, this guitar is simply unbelievable.

Some people call Harley Benton the king of entry-level guitars, but I think that title doesn’t do justice to this instrument. Based on its performance alone, I can confidently say this guitar holds its own against some of the classic American made famous acoustic guitar I’ve owned.

The build quality, factory setup, and especially the nut work are far beyond what you’d expect for a guitar in this price range. And let’s not forget—this is an all-solid guitar. That alone is rare at this price. Once properly tuned, it’s immediately playable. The action is nicely balanced, though I personally adjusted the truss rod a bit straighter to suit my playing preference—just a tip for those who like a slightly different setup.

Tonally and aesthetically, it’s a well-crafted and elegant instrument. But of course, a couple of things are worth noting—not really flaws, but something to be aware of. The tuners can feel a bit stiff during adjustments, which might be part of their original design. Also, the factory strings seemed to have some sort of black residue. After tuning, my fingers turned quite dirty. So, after checking that everything was okay, I’d recommend switching to your preferred set of strings right away.

All in all, this guitar has absolutely exceeded my expectations. I’m extremely satisfied. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this is a guitar that deserves attention.
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Anonymous 16.12.2021
Excellent quality product. Beautiful craftsmanship, great sound. Very impressive for the price.
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