Head to head
Harley Benton CLF-50E Anth Metallic vs Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic
The verdict
The Harley Benton CLF-50E Anth Metallic and Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic are closely matched overall — 72 to 72 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton CLF-50E Anth Metallic wins on
No standout advantage.
Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | CLF-50E Anth Metallic | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 72 |
| Build | 66 | 66 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 68 |
| Value | 82 | 82 |
Full specifications
| Spec | CLF-50E Anth Metallic | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | — | — |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 24.8" | 24.8" |
| Pickups | — | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $217 | $217 |
| Back And Sides | Selected Sonokeling mahogany | Selected Sonokeling mahogany |
| Bridge | Sonokeling rosewood | Sonokeling rosewood |
| Finish | Natural high gloss with anthracite-coloured top | Natural high-gloss with sea blue top |
| Fretboard radius | 380 mm | 380 mm |
| Neck profile | D | D |
| Nut width | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Open Chrome Machine Heads With 18 | 1 gear ratio | 1 gear ratio |
| Scale length | 630 mm | 630 mm |
| Style | Parlor | Parlor |
| Top wood | Solid selected Canadian sitka spruce | Solid selected Canadian sitka spruce |