Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB
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Harley Benton
MultiScale-7 BBB
Product Info
Article Number:
461571
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
MultiScale-7 BBB
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB is a seriously impressive value for a 7-string. The multi-scale design and custom pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone that's ideal for metal and progressive rock players looking for a versatile and affordable option. It’s a solid choice for players who want a lot of guitar for their money.
Product Description
- Harley Benton Multi-Scale-7 BBB 2020 DLX
- 7-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Top veneer: Burl maple
- Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/Nato
- Fretboard: roasted jatoba
- Fretboard inlays: Offset dots
- Matching headstock
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Scale (multiscale): 686/646 mm
- Fretboard radius: 400 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Nut: Black graphite
- Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
- Pickups: HBZ Custom Wound ferrite closed hi-gain humbucker pickups
- Controls: Volume & Tone
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge: Rising Mono Rail
- Machine heads: WSC locking die-cast
- Hardware: Black
- Colour: Satin Black Burst
PROS
- • Roasted jatoba fretboard provides excellent stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Custom wound HBZ pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, high-gain tone with good clarity.
- • Multi-scale design minimizes fret buzz and optimizes string tension across all 7 strings.
- • Black graphite nut reduces friction and improves tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium look of mahogany or other tonewoods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Limited tonal versatility; primarily suited for heavier rock and metal styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar with Burl Maple Top Veneer
Neck Material
Maple/Nato 5-piece laminate
Fingerboard
Roasted Jatoba
Pickups
HBZ Custom Wound Ferrite Closed Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
686/646 mm (Multi-Scale)
Frets
24 Fanned Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Rising Mono Rail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.8 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasting the jatoba wood stabilizes it, reducing warping and improving its feel – it’s less prone to humidity changes and feels consistently smooth.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and easily replaceable, allowing for customization to suit different tonal preferences.
The multi-scale design makes the lower strings feel more comfortable and in-tune, which can be a big help for those new to 7-string guitars, reducing hand fatigue.
