Custom Line CLJ-412E NT : Surprising good guitar

5 years ago

I was about to complete the title with....."for the price" but it isn't correct.

This guitar is good as is......not just for the price.

I'm not an expert of 12strings guitars, but I own more than 30 medium budget guitar, so I think i know what I'm saying.

I just had to lower the saddle (as usual), and tight a little the truss rod and voilà......that's it.

Not so much basses as you would expect from a jumbo but the real deal with this guitar is the playability.

There are some guitar which requires a certain precision on playing...more pression on the fret and precision on how and where you put your fingers....these guitars do not forgive the slightest mistake and hare really hard to play.

THIS guitar is exactely the opposite; very heasy to play, bright sounding (and I love it) and very touch responsive.

Do you think all the acoustic guitars are touch responsive in the same way? You wrong! They aren't.

This is it. Believe me.

That sayd, I think he needs almost one year (four season) to deliver its potential.

Anyway, PRO:

good overal volume

bright and sparkle tone

heasy to play

preamp on board with tuner (!!)

cheap but well crafted inside/out

CONS: the only thing I dislike on far east guitars is finish.....even when it is thin it is too much

Buy it.

Image Harley Benton Custom Line CLJ-412E NT

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $290
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