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Excellent guitar for the price, not the best in Custom Line imho
Harley Benton CLD-16SCE has the most "standard dreadnought" sound (well balanced, not boomy or dull) and look in HB Custom Line (personally tested against CLD-15MCE and Superior-E). It easily holds it's own against similar solid top guitars from Fender and Yamaha I tested (those sound slightly different but not necessarily better or worse) with the added benefit of being cheaper while also featuring a very good pickup system. CLD-16SCE is definitely a solid buy.
That said, I tested it against HB Custom Line Superior-E VS and found the latter to be a notably better sounding guitar - richer fuller sound, better projection, deeper bottom end and sparklier highs, more punch and swag to the sound, really impressive.
The action on all three guitars HB Custom Line guitars I tested was too high (I filled down the nut to bring it down), but the neck relief was set up correctly. Be prepared to put in some time into guitar setup if you chose to buy this or other guitar in HB Custom line.
That said, I tested it against HB Custom Line Superior-E VS and found the latter to be a notably better sounding guitar - richer fuller sound, better projection, deeper bottom end and sparklier highs, more punch and swag to the sound, really impressive.
The action on all three guitars HB Custom Line guitars I tested was too high (I filled down the nut to bring it down), but the neck relief was set up correctly. Be prepared to put in some time into guitar setup if you chose to buy this or other guitar in HB Custom line.
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Great Beginner Guitar
I bought this guitar as a Christmas gift for my old man. As he has recently retired and approaching his autumn years I thought it would be apt to get one thing off the bucket list for him - that being learning the guitar.
As a guitar player myself I find this excellent value for money, sturdy build, great broad sound and the built in tuner is a massive advantage (especially for a novice).
My only advice would be to buy some strings along with your purchase and restring it on arrival - the stock strings leave a little bit to be desired.
All in all a great piece of kit for beginners to intermediate players alike.
As a guitar player myself I find this excellent value for money, sturdy build, great broad sound and the built in tuner is a massive advantage (especially for a novice).
My only advice would be to buy some strings along with your purchase and restring it on arrival - the stock strings leave a little bit to be desired.
All in all a great piece of kit for beginners to intermediate players alike.
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A real Western guitar
Good neck, good mechanics. A pleasant satin matte finish. Not very bright sound. The guitar is well tuned. There is a slight defect on the front surface of the soundboard.
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