Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic
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Harley Benton
R-446 Plum Metallic
Product Info
Article Number:
523292
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-446 Plum Metallic
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The R-446 Plum Metallic is a seriously fun guitar for the money. It's got a killer look and surprisingly good tone – think crunchy rock and blues. Ideal for beginners or players wanting a budget-friendly, head-turning instrument with a modern feel.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-446 Plum Metallic
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Canadian maple
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Fingerboard inlays: White offset dots
- Neck profile: Slim
- Scale length: 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: Plum Metallic Gloss
PROS
- • Plum Metallic finish is stunning and well-applied, a real eye-catcher.
- • Artec humbuckers deliver surprisingly thick, crunchy tones for the price.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, modern feel and easy playability.
- • Solid poplar body provides a balanced resonance and surprisingly good sustain.
CONS
- • ABS nut can feel a little slick and may benefit from an upgrade later on.
- • Master volume and tone controls lack refinement; can be a bit muddy.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and could be improved.
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
The Artec humbuckers are decent; they lack the nuance of higher-end pickups, but offer a usable, aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
The 'slim' neck profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little wider for those with very small hands.
The solid poplar body provides respectable sustain, but it won't match the airy resonance of a chambered or hollow-body guitar.
