Harley Benton R-457FFB LH Roasted Multiscale

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Harley Benton R-457FFB LH Roasted Multiscale

Harley Benton

R-457FFB LH Roasted Multiscale

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570071
Model: R-457FFB LH Roasted Multiscale
Price: $262.90

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This lefty R-457FFB is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, multiscale 7-string without the premium price tag. The roasted maple neck and multiscale design make it surprisingly comfortable, and those humbuckers can handle everything from djent to soaring melodies. It's a fantastic platform for a player who wants a versatile, high-performance instrument to customize and grow with.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-457FFB LH Roasted Multiscale
  • 7-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • Left-handed model
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
  • Neck profile: Speed D
  • Multiscale scale: 648 - 686 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Nut: Nubone
  • Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • Volume and Tone controls
  • 3-Way switch for pickup selection
  • Dual action truss rod
  • Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
  • Black hardware
  • Strings: .009
  • .011
  • .016
  • .024
  • .032
  • .042
  • .054
  • Colour: Flip Flop Blue high gloss
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth feel
  • • Multiscale design enhances playability and intonation across 7 strings
  • • Nubone nut improves sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a powerful, modern high-output tone
CONS
  • • Poplar body may lack the resonance of more premium tonewoods
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, isn't as tonally complex as set-neck
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups Dual Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length 648-686 mm (Multiscale)
Frets 24 Fanned Medium Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast (likely a standard Harley Benton design)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The multiscale design allows for optimized string tension across the extended range, making lower strings easier to fret and improving overall intonation – a significant advantage for 7-string players.
Yes, the Hi-Gain humbuckers provide ample output and a modern tone, capable of handling aggressive playing styles and heavier genres, although EQ tweaking may be needed.
Harley Benton's roasted maple necks typically have a satin feel, providing a comfortable and fast playing experience; however, the finish can vary slightly between production runs.

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