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Description
Discover a blend of tradition and innovation with the Harley Benton D-200CE-12NT, a 12-string acoustic-electric guitar that caters to both novice players and seasoned musicians. This instrument captures the essence of classic acoustic sound while offering the versatility of modern electronics, making it an excellent choice for both live performances and studio recordings. The guitar features a cutaway design, allowing for easy access to higher frets, perfect for those intricate solos and melodic runs.
The Harley Benton D-200CE-12NT is equipped with a spruce top that resonates with a bright and clear tone, paired with mahogany back and sides that add warmth and depth to your playing. Whether you're strumming chords or fingerpicking, this guitar delivers a rich, full-bodied sound that complements any musical style.
One of the standout features is its built-in preamp system, which includes a 3-band EQ and a tuner, ensuring you're always in control of your sound. The preamp provides optimal sound shaping capabilities, making it easy to adjust your tone on the fly. The guitar's rosewood fingerboard offers smooth playability, making it comfortable for long practice sessions or gigs.
Key Features:
- 12-string acoustic-electric design
- Spruce top with mahogany back and sides
- Built-in preamp with 3-band EQ and tuner
- Cutaway body for easy access to upper frets
- Rosewood fingerboard for enhanced playability
- Ideal for live performances and studio sessions
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Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 3 Ratings
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Great 12 string guitar, would recommend!
Inspired by bands such as Big Star and Amon Düül ii, I was looking at buying a 12 string guitar at an affordable price (not an easy thing to find). It was my first Harley Benton guitar, I was amazed by the high quality and great sound for such a low price! I have listed the pros and cons below.
PROS: - Classic 12 string sound, sounds amazing both plugged and unplugged - Nice glossy finish, beautiful instrument - Lightweight and still has a solid feel to it - Action level is perfect
CONS: - Strings break easily, especially the high G which broke the first time I played it. Would suggest thicker strings especially for the high G (the stock strings are 0.008, but 0.009 for the G should be fine) - Large distance between paired strings near the saddle (can be fixed once you re-string) - Plastic bridge pins are terrible quality and difficult to pull out the first time. I replaced them with ebony ones eventually, which was needed.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with this instrument, I'd highly recommend it for anyone looking for a budget 12 string!
Preferred Settings + Usage:
It comes at a low price, and naturally must be set up as soon as you get it. For one thing, the strings must be changed, or at least adjusted on the saddle, and the bridge pins must almost certainly be changed to ebony ones. For recording it works best when played into a condenser mic
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