Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood

Gitara brzmi bardzo dobrze, cieplo, duzo srodka a troche mniej basów jak na mahon i pudlo OM przystalo.

Akcja strun ustawiona dosc wysoko, 2,75 - 2,25, siodelko w porzadku. Podstrunnica wyglada na troche wysuszona, gryf ustawiony prawie idealnie plasko. Drobne kosmetyczne niedoróbki, w srodku gdzieniegdzie za duzo kleju. Ogólnie wszystko ok w tej cenie.

Po ustawieniu gitary, to najczęściej używany instrument, mimo posiadania dużo droższych.

I am delighted by the quality build. It is almost perfect visually, except big drop of glue on the edge of the soundhole inside. Craftmanship is Better than on my Martin Acoustic priced 3x more.

I am really happy with this purchase, but the biggest issue I have is the nut cut too shallow that makes guitar unplayable on the first fret.

Sadly, luthier adjustment will be nearly 25 % of the value of my purchase. I hope for some discount from Thomann staff

Harley Benton CLA-15M SolidWood to rewelacyjna gitara akustyczna w swojej cenie. Lity top, boki i tył zapewnia ciepłe, rezonansowe brzmienie, idealne do różnych stylów. Nigdy nie miałem w ręku gitary 4/4 tak lekkiej i potężnie rezonującej. Bardzo fajne uczucie jak cała gitara mocno drży przy brzuchu. Aż zachęca do nucenia melodii i inspiruje. Wygodny gryf i kształt auditorium sprawiają, że gra się bardzo komfortowo. Świetny stosunek jakości do ceny – gorąco polecam!

Lots of other reviewers have said this is a great guitar for the money. This is a great guitar, full stop!
I'm going to make direct comparisons with the Martin 00015M, on which it's based. The fact that the 2 guitars even stand comparison says it all.

Weight, balance and sustain are all comparable. For me, there was always a slight dead spot on the G string of the Martin, but not on the HB.
The finishes on the Martin are better quality, as you'd expect, and there is a more uniform colour to the mahogany, which almost certainly means a superior cut of wood was used, but I don't hear those differences in the playing.
On delivery, both guitars were pretty well set up. I had a full pro setup on the Martin but I haven't done that yet for the Harley. I'm not sure it needs it!
I found no issues with frets etc, although I found 2 tiny, and I mean tiny, blemishes on the Harley headstock. The Martin, as you'd expect, was faultless.
The most important bit - playability! Both are very light guitars, and just beg to be picked up and played. Which am I enjoying more? The Harley Benton! It just feels right for me, although I realise that's very subjective.

Which should you buy? Both are solid wood, and will only improve through time, but I suspect the Martin, with it's superior timbers and that headstock logo is the one that will gain in value. That said, if I was offered the choice of the two at the same price, and I knew I would never sell it or give it away, I think I'd pick the Harley Benton.
Now, take into account what these two actually cost, and I think it's an easy choice.