Harley Benton R-446 Graphite Metallic

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Harley Benton R-446 Graphite Metallic

Harley Benton

R-446 Graphite Metallic

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523295
Model: R-446 Graphite Metallic
Price: $174.90

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The R-446 is a seriously impressive value. The slim neck and versatile pickup configuration make it surprisingly comfortable and adaptable for a wide range of styles, from blues to modern rock. It's a fantastic option for beginners or players wanting a reliable, good-sounding guitar without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-446 Graphite 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
  • Enclosed tuners
  • Black hardware
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Graphite 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
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Canadian maple neck provides a smooth, comfortable feel and excellent stability.
  • • Artec ceramic humbuckers deliver a surprisingly powerful and articulate output.
  • • Solid hardware package, especially the enclosed tuners, enhances tuning stability and reliability.
CONS
  • • ABS nut can feel a bit slick and might benefit from a graphite upgrade later.
  • • Graphite Metallic finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints easily.
  • • Poplar body, while good, lacks the sustain of mahogany or ash for heavier tones.

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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")
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge R-1001 Hardtail
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Artec pickups are hotter and have a slightly more aggressive edge, lacking the classic Fender chime but offering more output and a tighter low-end.
The slim neck profile is generally considered comfortable for most hand sizes, but players with very small hands might find it slightly thinner than ideal – it’s not a super chunky neck.
While it's a hardtail, the enclosed tuners are surprisingly robust and should handle moderate string bending without significant tuning issues, but it's not designed for extreme tremolo use.

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