Head to head
Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic vs Harley Benton HBJ-45E SBK
The verdict
The Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic comes out ahead overall — 72 to 65 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton CLF-50E Ocean Metallic wins on
- Better build (66 vs 58)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (82 vs 75)
Harley Benton HBJ-45E SBK wins on
- Lower price ($195 vs $217)
Scorecard
| Metric | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic | HBJ-45E SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 65 |
| Build | 66 | 58 |
| Playability | 75 | 72 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 82 | 75 |
Full specifications
| Spec | CLF-50E Ocean Metallic | HBJ-45E SBK |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Harley Benton |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | — | Ovangkol |
| Neck wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Blackwood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | — |
| Scale | 24.8" | 25.51" |
| Pickups | — | Harley Benton HB-03 preamp with integrated tuner |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $217 | $195 |
| Back And Sides | Selected Sonokeling mahogany | — |
| Bridge | Sonokeling rosewood | — |
| Finish | Natural high-gloss with sea blue top | Satin matt with black top |
| Fretboard radius | 380 mm | 356 mm |
| Neck profile | D | — |
| Nut width | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Open Chrome Machine Heads With 18 | 1 gear ratio | — |
| Scale length | 630 mm | 648 mm |
| Style | Parlor | — |
| Top wood | Solid selected Canadian sitka spruce | Spruce |