Head to head
Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural vs Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic
The verdict
The Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic comes out ahead overall — 72 to 64 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Epiphone Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural wins on
- Lower price ($199 vs $217)
Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic wins on
- Better playability (75 vs 64)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (82 vs 74)
Scorecard
| Metric | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 72 |
| Build | 62 | 66 |
| Playability | 64 | 75 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 74 | 82 |
Full specifications
| Spec | Classical E1 (Nylon; 1.75" nut), Antique Natural | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Epiphone | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Select Mahogany; Reduced body depth; 4/4 size | — |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Laurel with PRO-Ease Lubricant | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 | — |
| Scale | 25.6" | 24.8" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $199 | $217 |
| Accessories | Beginner’s Guide to Guitar booklet by Craig Anderton, eMedia® on-line lessons, Humidifier | — |
| Binding | 4-ply Ivory and Black | — |
| Body Finish | Gloss | — |
| Body shape | Classical | — |
| Body Styles | Small Body | — |
| Bracing | Custom PRO-Prietary™ Bracing | — |
| Case | Optional Gig bag Classical 4/4-Size 940-XCGIG | — |
| Fret Count | 19 | — |
| Headstock | Slotted Headstock | — |
| Joint | Dovetail; Glued-in | — |
| Model | EAPCANCH1 | — |
| Nut | Graph Tech NuBone | — |
| Nut width | 44.45mm / 1.75in | 43 mm |
| Profile | EZ-Profile D | — |
| Saddle Material | Graph Tech NuBone | — |
| Scale length | 650.24mm / 25.6in | 630 mm |
| String gauges | Epiphone Ultra-Light Classical (.028-.042) | — |
| Top wood | Select Cedar | Solid selected Canadian sitka spruce |
| Truss rod | Dual Action | — |
| Tuners | Epiphone Deluxe Classical 16:1 ratio | — |
| Back And Sides | — | Selected Sonokeling mahogany |
| Bridge | — | Sonokeling rosewood |
| Finish | — | Natural high-gloss with sea blue top |
| Fretboard radius | — | 380 mm |
| Neck profile | — | D |
| Open Chrome Machine Heads With 18 | — | 1 gear ratio |
| Style | — | Parlor |
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