Harley Benton CG300CE NT

A little background:
I bought this guitar almost a month ago since my old guitar developed a few dead frets. I have been playing since one year. I wanted a guitar to play daily and improve my technique, therefore, did not want to spend a lot of money.

Modifications:
Replaced the original strings with Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver 300 ADC.

Guitar review:
The guitar looks clean and has an attractive finish. I did not quite like the initial out of the box sound. But that is not a big deal since it takes time for a new guitar and a new set of strings to settle in. However, I did replace the strings as I have had researched that these Knobloch strings can make an all laminate guitar sound much better.

The body is not that strong. I usually keep my capo attached to the top of headstock. I was surprised to see that the guitar is losing polish from the area where the capo is attached. Even though, the capo is made of rubber. Furthermore, I tried to take off the tuner to see something, while tightening the screws back in, the wood kinda got messed up and it felt like the screws, if tightened anymore, will break the guitar.

Coming to the sound of the guitar, I absolutely love that. This is the one thing that makes me forget about the above mentioned shortcomings. The knobloch strings have settled in quite well and the guitar is sounding better with each day passing by. I have a feeling I'm gonna keep this guitar for a very long time.

Conclusion:
Are you an intermediate or a professional player? You can get better guitars around 150-200 Euros. Since you would be experienced, you won't have to worry about damaging the guitar anyway.

Are you a beginner? I wanted a cutaway guitar to allow me to play higher notes. I play, and learn to play, melodies and solos. Thus, if you need a cutaway too, I'd recommend this guitar. For 89 Euros it is a great deal. Just remember to replace the strings with Knobloch CX Carbon Double Silver 300ADC, that's what I did. If a cutaway isn't a deal breaker for you, it would be an option to buy an old guitar within the same price range. You could get used Yamaha guitars within 100 Euros.

P.S: I have no idea about the electric o/p since I don't own an amp just yet.

This guitar sounded good acoustically. Electrically the volume needed to be put on maximum. Maybe the preamp was bad. The treble needed to be put near maximum. The action was slightly high at the nut and saddle for a classical instrument. I really liked the cutaway design.

Intonation wasn't good. It wasn't the worst but it was not good enough for me. The finish was nearly flawless. On the bridge there was a rectangular inlay under the thick finish. It wasn't centered side to side. That annoyed me. Such a simple thing to adjust. It wasn't the type of inlay that was set into the wood. It was the type like a sticker that gets placed on top, similar to headstock labels. These disappointments meant that it didn't get played very often. So it was sold to a beginner player.

This was the first of three HB instruments that disappointed me. I doubt I'll ever buy another HB instrument without examining it first. I live in the USA.

The instrument is interesting in terms of sound and quality.
Quite good wood was used and you can hear it.
The neck is quite wide. The socket outlet could be centrally on the axis of symmetry (more practical).
I personally dismantled the piezoelectric transducer and use the instrument without harmful radiation. Keys without flaws hold the outfit. The thresholds do not need to be adjusted. The stands on the soundboard, if desired, can be lowered very low, allowing the strings to run slightly over the frets. We touch the strings like a harp. In my opinion, a product worth recommending. I recommend without electronics.
The thresholds could be a bit bigger. An individual matter. The markers on the edge slightly subtract from the classic charm.
I suggest 4+. Logo on the headstock unnecessary. This is, in short, in my opinion. Sounds like a harp.
I use the instrument in music therapy.

I wanted a cheap guitar to get going in Spanish and Flemenco styles - I learnt a bit years ago as a kid. What an amazing instrument for the price. I particularly like the size of the body which isn't to deep and doesn't feel like a box. Just picking a bit of Malaguenas and it sounds nice and 'Spanish'. Certainly as good as the more expensive models (£200- £300) I've tried. The only thing I think needs looking at is the nut which has been cut very low - usually budget guitars have a high nut action. I'll have to replace it sometime. The fret ends are smooth, the neck feels good. Even the colour is that deep honey of a Spanish guitar. Well done Thomann - just have a look at the nut setups in the factory.

Bought this for me as a 2nd guitar for lesson giving.

Construction:
After 1 year now is still up and running, very well constructed, no problems at all.

Sound:
The sound of this is pretty decent at this price point. I ham happy with the purchase.
Very warm sound.
Preamp was not the best, but decent i have swapped fo a new one with a good EQ and the overall quality sound of the guitar improved drastically.
Unplugged this guitar sounds very good, very balanced sound, i recommend to put decent strings in it. At this price point and as a 2nd instrument for me this guitar the best one i have experienced

I will buy this product again if needed.