Head to head
Harley Benton CG-45 NT vs Harley Benton Traveler-E-Steel w. bag
The verdict
The Harley Benton CG-45 NT comes out ahead overall — 66 to 63 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton CG-45 NT wins on
- Better playability (70 vs 64)
Harley Benton Traveler-E-Steel w. bag wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | CG-45 NT | Traveler-E-Steel w. bag |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 63 |
| Build | 61 | 58 |
| Playability | 70 | 64 |
| Sound | 60 | 60 |
| Value | 76 | 73 |
Full specifications
| Spec | CG-45 NT | Traveler-E-Steel w. bag |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Mahogany | — |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Nyatoh |
| Fretboard | Jatoba | Jatoba |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 25.59" | 23.43" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $86 | $86 |
| Bridge | Jatoba | — |
| Finish | Natural Matte | Natural matte |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | — |
| Height | 10.5 cm | 7 cm |
| Neck profile | Modern C | — |
| Nut width | 43 mm | 42 mm |
| Scale length | 650 mm | 595 mm |
| Style | Folk-style | — |
| Total Length | 102.5 cm | 84.5 cm |
| Tuners | Gold-coloured die-cast | — |
| Width Of Lower Bout | 37.5 cm | — |
| Width Of Upper Bout | 28 cm | — |
| Back And Sides | — | Sapele |
| String gauges | — | Harley Benton Valuestrings .012 - .053 (article no. #168994#) |
| Suitable Alternative Gig Bag | — | Article no. #396739# (not included) |
| Top wood | — | Spruce |
| Weight | — | Approx. 1 kg kg |
| Width | — | 20 cm |