Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic

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Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic

Harley Benton

R-446 Green Metallic

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523294
Model: R-446 Green Metallic
Price: $174.90

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The R-446 Green Metallic is a seriously impressive offering for the budget-conscious player. It's got a surprisingly good feel and a beefy sound thanks to those Artec humbuckers, making it a solid choice for rock, metal, and heavier styles. If you’re looking for a playable, reliable guitar that punches above its weight, this is a strong contender.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-446 Green Metallic
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
  • Fretboard: Amaranth with large fretboard radius
  • White offset dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Slim
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Fretboard 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
  • Chrome-plated Hardtail R-1001 bridge
  • Enclosed machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Green Metallic Gloss
PROS
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly balanced and resonant tone, not as brittle as alder.
  • • Canadian maple neck provides a stable platform with a comfortable, slim profile for fast playing.
  • • Artec ceramic humbuckers deliver a thick, high-output sound ideal for rock and metal.
  • • Hardtail bridge enhances tuning stability and provides a more direct, focused tone.
CONS
  • • ABS nut can contribute to tuning instability and lacks the feel of a bone or graphite nut.
  • • Poplar body, while decent, won't offer the same premium resonance of mahogany or ash.
  • • Master volume and tone setup limits tonal shaping flexibility compared to coil splitting or more complex controls.

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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 Chrome-plated Hardtail R-1001
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a ST-style guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 400mm radius is quite rounded, making bends easier but potentially leading to some string buzz if your action is too low. It's a feel thing – some players prefer it for comfort, others for a more vintage feel.
They're surprisingly capable! They're not going to rival boutique pickups, but they provide a decent amount of output and a usable, crunchy tone that's suitable for a wide range of rock styles.
Inspect the neck for straightness, check the fret ends for sharpness, and ensure all electronics are functioning correctly. Minor tweaks are often needed with budget instruments, but major flaws should be addressed with a return.

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