Head to head
Gibson G-00, Natural vs Harley Benton CLR-ResoElectric
The verdict
The Gibson G-00, Natural comes out ahead overall — 75 to 62 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson G-00, Natural wins on
- Better build (91 vs 58)
- Better playability (75 vs 67)
- Better value (72 vs 66)
Harley Benton CLR-ResoElectric wins on
- Lower price ($707 vs $999)
Scorecard
| Metric | G-00, Natural | CLR-ResoElectric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 62 |
| Build | 91 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 67 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 72 | 66 |
Full specifications
| Spec | G-00, Natural | CLR-ResoElectric |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | — |
| Body wood | Walnut | — |
| Neck wood | Utile | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Wenge |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 20 | — |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.72" |
| Pickups | — | Gold-coloured resonator lipstick single coils |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $999 | $707 |
| Back | Walnut | — |
| Body Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer | — |
| Body shape | L-00 | — |
| Body Styles | Small Body | — |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing | — |
| Bridge | Rectangular, Closed Slot, Striped Ebony | — |
| Bridge Pins | Black | — |
| Case | Gig Bag | — |
| Finish | Chrome | Metallic chrome |
| Fretboard inlay | Acrylic Dots | Dots |
| Fretboard radius | 406.4mm / 16.0in | — |
| Fret Count | 20 | — |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | — |
| Model | MCSBG0AN | — |
| Nut | TUSQ | — |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 42 mm |
| Pickguard | Black | — |
| Profile | Advanced Response | — |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | — |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628 mm |
| Side | Walnut | — |
| Strap Buttons | 2 | — |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | — |
| Top wood | Sitka Spruce | — |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | — |
| Truss Rod Cover | Walnut Laminate | — |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome | — |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic | — |
| Suitable Case | — | Article no. #239841# (not included) |