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Parlour guitars are characterised by their compact dimensions, short scale length, and 12th-fret neck transition - features that made these instruments perfect for playing in the intimate settings of the parlour, where they were a common sight during the Victorian period and from which the name derives. The Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME stays true to this classic design, and its size naturally emphasises the guitar's midrange response while also making it very easy to handle. This last characteristic, together with the attractive price tag, make the CLP-15ME a great guitar for picking up whenever the urge to play takes hold - whether it's on holiday or on the sofa. And with the D'Addario strings it comes with right from the factory, the CLP-15ME will capably handle everything from Folk to Blues. For added versatility and convenience, the guitar also features a preamp system with a built-in tuner. This bundle additionally includes a hardshell case to ensure safe transportation and storage.
As mentioned above, the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME's parlour design means that its body is on the smaller side - 00 size, to be precise. The sapele mahogany body, which has a matt-textured finish, features a top that's made from Gabon mahogany (also known as okoume) and reinforced with scalloped X-bracing. This combination of woods together with the guitar's body size makes for plenty of midrange presence with a more understated low end, and if the acoustic volume reserves are not sufficient, the Fishman Presys-II preamp system will also come in handy. The okoume neck boasts a comfortably slim taper with a modified oval C profile, in contrast to which the 18-fret pau ferro fingerboard measures a generous 45mm at the bone nut and, like the slotted headstock with its open-geared machine heads, is clearly reminiscent of classical guitars. The CLP-15ME's short 628mm scale length, 12th-fret neck transition, and eyecatching mother-of-pearl snowflake inlays all serve to highlight the guitar's compact yet appealing looks.
The Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME's construction means it is sure to find favour among players who like a mid-heavy sound; the low end is rather more understated, but that is not necessarily a bad thing since, in a band context, the guitar's place is very much in the middle of the frequency spectrum. This sonic characteristic also makes the CLP-15ME eminently suited to fingerpickers who play solo as well as for guitarists who perhaps cut their teeth on the classical guitar before transitioning to steel-string - the latter group will also appreciate this model's somewhat wider fingerboard. Thanks to its ability to cut through, a result of its small body size, this guitar is a very good choice for buskers and street musicians, especially if they play Folk or Blues. So whether they are looking for a compact and affordable guitar to take on their travels - or just to the couch for a little jam - or for a reliable instrument to take on stage, acoustic guitarists can definitely risk a closer look at the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME.
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of countless 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.
A guitar that will go wherever the player goes is never a bad thing to have, and that is what guitarists get with the Harley Benton Custom Line CLP-15ME: Its compact size means it can be kept close at hand when relaxing on the sofa and easy to pick up and play if inspiration suddenly strikes. It also has plenty to offer in a live performance setting, where its punchy midrange presence is sure to cut through the mix on stage or through the crowd noise when playing out in public - and its onboard Fishman preamp system means that the guitar can be amplified if it isn't loud enough on its own. More specialised techniques such as fingerpicking and slide/bottleneck playing are also no problem thanks to the CLP-15ME's cutting, mid-heavy response, so it will capably handle everything from Classical pieces through to Folk and Blues - and thanks to the included case, which is also lockable and features a convenient carrying handle, they can safely take it wherever they like.