Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic

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Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic

Harley Benton

R-446 Blood Metallic

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523291
Model: R-446 Blood Metallic
Price: $174.90

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This R-446 is a real steal for players wanting a classic ST-style guitar with a modern, aggressive edge. The slim neck and hot pickups make it ideal for rock, hard rock, and even some heavier styles – it's a surprisingly capable workhorse at this price point. Beginners and budget-conscious players will be seriously impressed.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-446 Blood Metallic
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Fingerboard inlays: White offset dots
  • Neck profile: Slim
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fingerboard radius: 400 mm (15.75")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • ABS nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Artec ceramic humbuckers
  • Master volume and master tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • Hardtail R-1001 Bridge
  • Sealed machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Blood Metallic Gloss

*Functions of the 5-way switch:*, 1: Neck humbucker, 2: Neck single coil, 3: Both 2 humbuckers, 4: Both 2 single coils, 5: Bridge humbucker

PROS
  • • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Slim maple neck offers comfortable playability, especially for faster styles.
  • • Artec ceramic humbuckers deliver a thick, crunchy rock tone with decent clarity.
  • • Well-executed bolt-on construction ensures stability and easy adjustability.
CONS
  • • ABS nut can feel a bit plasticky and may benefit from an upgrade down the line.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and could be improved for longevity.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with more pickup options or coil-splitting.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Canadian Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups Artec Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge R-1001 Hardtail
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The slim neck is reminiscent of early '80s ST models – thinner than a vintage '60s profile but not as shred-oriented as some modern guitars.
Being ceramic pickups, there's a noticeable hum at higher gain settings, but it's manageable and part of the aggressive character.
The gloss finish is fairly thin; it's not as robust as some more premium-priced instruments and requires careful handling to avoid chipping.

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