Harley Benton R-457 Active SBK
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Harley Benton
R-457 Active SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
461459
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-457 Active SBK
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This R-457 is a surprisingly capable 7-string, perfect for metalheads and progressive players on a budget. The active pickups provide a lot of gain and a tight low end, while the Speed neck makes shredding a breeze. It’s a fantastic entry point into the 7-string world without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-457 Active SBK
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Progressive Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Blackwood
- Offset DOT inlays
- Neck profile: Speed-D
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- ABS nut
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 active high gain HBZ humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way pickup selector switch
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: .009
- .011
- .016
- .024
- .032
- .042
- .054
- Deluxe die-cast machine heads
- Colour: Black Matte
- Suitable case: Article no. #177636# (not included)
PROS
- • Active pickups deliver aggressive high-gain tones for modern genres
- • Maple neck with Speed profile offers comfortable, fast playability
- • Blackwood fingerboard provides a smooth, articulate playing surface
- • Solid hardware, including die-cast tuners, enhances tuning stability
CONS
- • Poplar body might lack the resonance of more premium woods
- • Active pickups' battery compartment can be a maintenance consideration
- • Bolt-on neck construction may not offer the sustain of a set-neck
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Blackwood
Pickups
HBZ Active Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Die-cast (likely Wilkinson-style)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Active pickups provide a high-output signal, resulting in a more aggressive, scooped tone with less natural warmth and a stronger mid-range presence.
Blackwood can be slightly softer than rosewood, so careful fretwork and a proper setup are important to minimize any potential fret buzz, which is typical at this price point.
The battery compartment is usually located on the back of the guitar and is accessible with a small screwdriver, but it’s something to remember to check periodically.
