Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS

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Acoustic Guitar with Pickup

  • Design: 00-12
  • Solid Okoume top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Sapele body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Snowflake fretboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Modified oval C neck profile
  • Wooden body binding
  • Scale: 628 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • 18 Frets
  • Bone nut
  • Pau Ferro bridge with compensated saddle
  • Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • D'Addario XTAPB light strings, .012 - .053 (Article Nr 471307)
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 96.5 x 35.5 x 9.5 cm
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst Satin
  • Matching case available under Article Nr 122211 (not included)
Available since July 2019
Item number 460723
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
2.799 kr
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A compact parlour guitar

parlour steel string guitar Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS

Parlour guitars derive their name from the reception rooms of the Victorian era, where these small-sized instruments were played for entertainment. The design is characterised by a short scale length and neck-to-body transition at the 12th fret, and the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS stays true to this design. Its size not only makes the guitar easier to play but also gives it a very mid-focused sound suitablke for styles like Folk and Blues, helped further by the D'Addario strings with which it comes from the factory. What is more, the CLP-15ME VS, which comes equipped with a pickup system and an integrated tuner, is also perfect for those impromptu sessions in the lounge or on the road thanks to its easy-to-handle size and attractive price.

Fishman Presys II preamp for the pickup in the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS

Small but punchy

As mentioned before, the Harley Benton CLP-15ME VS is a fairly small guitar - a 00 model, to be precise - and features a sapele mahogany back and sides together with a solid Gabon mahogany top reinforced by scalloped X-bracing and a Vintage Sunburst finish. The body size and the combination of woods used provide a punchy midrange response with a tight low end - and if it is not loud enough on its own, the onboard Fishman Presys-II preamp system is there to help. The neck has a relatively slim oval C profile, and the pau ferro fingerboard has a relatively large width of 45mm at the bone nut, which like the slotted headstock and open-type machine heads, is reminiscent of Classical guitars. The fingerboard features 18 frets and is embellished with snowflake-shaped inlays, and its short scale length of 628mm (24.7") together with the neck-to-body transition at the 12th fret underline the guitar's compact size.

Love those mids?

Then you are in the right place - because a tight midrange response is just what this guitar was designed for. The bass end is more understated, but that is not a bad thing if you are playing in an acoustic band and know where this type of guitar fits into the sound spectrum. This means it is also suitable for fingerpickers who prefer solo playing as well as those who come from a Classical background. The latter are also sure to be happy about the CLP-15ME's somewhat wider fingerboard. Because of its small body, the guitar is additionally comfortable to hold, which together with its punchy sound means that it is an excellent companion for street musicians, especially those of the Folk and Blues persuasion. Players who are looking for a small and affordable guitar for when they are travelling or for an impromptu jam while relaxing on the sofa will enjoy this guitar every bit as much as those who want to take it on stage.

HB logo on the headstock

About Harley Benton

Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.

vintage sunburst finish on the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS

For any situation

Having a guitar to hand that will serve you well in any situation in life can never be a bad thing, and the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME VS is no exception. It is comfortable to play while reclining on the couch thanks to its compact size, for example - a great asset when an idea for a new song suddenly comes to you. Not one for simply staying at home, however, the CLP-15ME VS will also excel on stage and in the pedestrian precinct, where audibility shouldn't be an issue thanks to its pronounced midrange response - though of course the guitar's Fishman pickup can be used to amplify it if need be. Even solo playing, fingerpicking, and slide work are well within this guitar's remit, perfect for Classical, Folk, and Blues music.

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Things Rule 01.02.2022
Very awesome "kind", soft sound, my favourite design of the head and wide neck. My favourite guitar even though i have some much more expensive ones. I had to lower down the bridge a bit, strings came too high. But its a matter of taste.
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Parlour Perfect
Blind Lemon Cameron 13.04.2022
The headline sums it up.
The standard of construction was perfect. I could not detect any flaws at all.
The intonation was spot-on and the tuners were better than my, more expensive, CLF 200 WN. The book-matched mahogany top displays a subtle V-shape, very nice.
With a tweak of the truss rod, it plays smooth as butter and sounds bright and punchy. The Fishman system gave a realistic acoustic sound through the amp.
Heartily impressed. I recommend it very highly.
If you are into Parlour guitars this is a great choice at a great price.
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Amazing guitar
Misha Khlestunov 19.06.2020
I am more than surprised about Harley Benton instrument quality. The first impression is that you open a box with absolutely clear, perfect guitar and can play it right from the box.
Guitar has fantastic sound for such small body. It's super comfortable to hold and touch it. Frosted cover is nice to feel.
Intrument greatly keeps tuning for a long time.

And one of the best things is price. It's really affordable for the instrument like this.
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Thank you Thomann
Skor 04.06.2020
Bought this to replace my Taylor GS mini which I sold recently. I use it to write songs primarily. From a quality perspective this guitar is on par with a Martin Dreadnought junior or a Taylor GS mini guitar both of I have owned. From a sound perspective it is a parlour style guitar.
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