Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag

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Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag

Harley Benton

R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 539095
Model: R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag
Price: $240.90

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This R-456FR is a surprisingly capable shred machine for the price. The Floyd Rose tremolo opens up a lot of possibilities, and the humbuckers deliver a decent amount of gain. It’s a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile, aggressive-sounding guitar without spending a fortune.

Product Description

Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-456FR BK Progressive Series

  • *Electric Guitar*
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Neck profile: D
  • Fingerboard: Blackwood
  • Neck radius: 350 mm
  • 24 Medium jumbo frets
  • Offset dot inlays
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Pickups: 2 x Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • 1 x Volume control
  • 1 x Tone control
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Floyd Rose special locking tremolo system (black matte)
  • Black Deluxe hardware
  • Colour: High gloss black
  • Strings: 009-042
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • 20 mm foam padding
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): approx. 105 x 35 x 8 cm
  • Floor protection on the underside
  • Rucksack straps
  • Sheet music pocket
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable 'D' profile plays easily and quickly.
  • • Floyd Rose-style tremolo allows for wide-ranging vibrato effects and dive bombs.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a powerful, aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
CONS
  • • Blackwood fretboard can feel a bit 'slick' for some players; may benefit from a lemon oil treatment.
  • • Bolt-on construction lacks the sustain of a set-neck, a trade-off for affordability.
  • • Hardware finish, while matte black, might show wear and tear more easily than higher-grade finishes.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Blackwood
Pickups 2 x Hi-Gain Humbuckers, 1 x Single-Coil
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs) - typical for a ST-style guitar with a tremolo

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a 'special' version, so tuning stability can be a bit more of a challenge than a high-end trem, requiring careful setup and potentially heavier gauge strings.
The 'D' profile is fairly standard; it's a comfortable, medium-thin shape, but players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped.
The hi-gain pickups provide a more aggressive tone than many standard ST-style guitars, leaning towards a more modern rock/metal sound, but still capable of cleaner tones with the volume knob.

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