Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 2

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Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 2

Harley Benton

R-457 BK Bundle 2

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 288486
Model: R-457 BK Bundle 2
Price: $306.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The R-457 BK Bundle 2 is a seriously impressive entry point into 7-string playing. It’s a surprisingly versatile package, delivering a modern, heavier tone with a comfortable neck. Ideal for beginner to intermediate players exploring rock, metal, and djent without a huge investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton R-457 BK Bundle 2

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-457 BK Progressiv Series

  • *7-String Electric Guitar*
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Blackwood
  • Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
  • Speed-D neck profile
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • ABS nut
  • Dual action truss rod
  • 24 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • 1 Volume control and 1 tone control
  • 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • Black hardware
  • Deluxe die-cast machine heads
  • Factory strings: .009
  • .011
  • .016
  • .024
  • .032
  • .042
  • .054
  • Colour: Black
  • high-gloss
  • Harley Benton HB-40R
  • *Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar*
  • 2 Channels: Clean and Overdrive
  • Power: 40 watts
  • Equipped with: 10" Custom Voiced Speaker
  • TEC tube-emulating circuit
  • Switch for channel selection - Overdrive / Boost channel
  • Gain control
  • Volume controls for overdrive and clean channel
  • 3-Band EQ with controls for bass
  • mids
  • treble
  • Reverb control (Spring type)
  • Headphone jack
  • Aux input
  • Line output
  • Footswitch connector for channel switching and reverb (matching footswitch: Art. #198735#- not included)
  • Output for external speaker
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 425 x 420 x 220 mm
  • Weight: 10 kg
  • Harley Benton HBN BK
  • *Strap for Electric Guitar or Electric Bass*
  • Material: Nylon
  • 2-Ply
  • With leather ends
  • Width: 50 mm
  • Length adjustable up to 145 cm
  • Design: Harley Benton logo
  • Colour: Black
  • Thomann CTG-10 Clip Tuner
  • *Clip Tuner for Guitar and Bass*
  • Chromatic
  • Tuning via vibration sensor
  • Large backlit display
  • Two-tone display for showing the correct tuning
  • Rotates 360°
  • Includes battery (CR2032)
  • the sssnake IPP1030
  • *Instrument Cable*
  • Both sides: 6.3 mm mono jack
  • 0.22 mm² / AWG 24
  • Outer diameter: 6.0 mm
  • Length: 3 m
  • Colour: Black
  • Harley Benton Guitar Pick Medium 5 Pack

*Guitar Plectrum Set*, Medium, Mixed colours, Contents: 5 Pieces, Thickness: 0.8 mm

*Colour assortment exemplary - the plectrum colours may differ from those pictured*

PROS
  • • Solid poplar body offers respectable resonance and sustain.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a bright, snappy feel and easy playability.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a surprisingly aggressive, modern tone.
  • • HB-40R amp offers decent clean and overdrive channels for practice.
CONS
  • • Poplar body can feel a bit 'soft' and prone to dents with rough handling.
  • • ABS nut isn't ideal; upgrading to Tusq or bone improves tuning stability.
  • • Progressive series hardware, while functional, isn’t the most premium.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Blackwood
Pickups Harley Benton Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast (likely Wilkinson-style, based on Harley Benton’s typical hardware)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - typical for a 7-string of this construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Speed-D neck profile is a modern 'C' shape – fairly thin and comfortable, similar to some Ibanez or ESP necks, but slightly less extreme.
Yes, the Hi-Gain humbuckers have enough output to handle lower tunings like drop A, though extreme drop tunings might reveal some muddiness.
While the 40-watt amp is great for practice, it's best suited for home use or small, intimate settings - it won’t fill a large venue.

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