Harley Benton R-446 Blue Metallic
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Harley Benton
R-446 Blue Metallic
Product Info
Article Number:
523286
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-446 Blue Metallic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This R-446 is a seriously impressive bang for your buck. It's got a modern feel with that slim neck and hot pickups, making it great for beginners or players wanting a versatile, rock-ready platform. The blue metallic finish is a real eye-catcher too – it’s a solid choice for players who want a lot of guitar without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-446 Blue 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
- Strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Blue Metallic Gloss
PROS
- • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Slim maple neck profile is comfortable for extended playing sessions and fast runs.
- • Araranth fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with good note definition.
- • Artec ceramic humbuckers deliver a thick, powerful tone suitable for rock and metal.
CONS
- • ABS nut can contribute to tuning instability; an upgrade is recommended.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from replacement.
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the sustain of mahogany or alder.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Canadian Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Artec Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
R-1001 Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a different beast. The humbuckers provide more output and a thicker, more aggressive tone than a Strat's single coils; it’s closer to a Les Paul in character.
The neck has a typical gloss finish, which provides a smooth and fast feel, though it might require some getting used to if you prefer a matte feel.
Absolutely. The standard pickup routing is easily accessible, and swapping them out is a straightforward process for anyone with basic guitar maintenance skills.
