Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale

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Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale

Harley Benton

R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 550471
Model: R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale
Price: $251.90

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This R-457FFB is a seriously impressive package for the price. The roasted maple neck and multiscale design make it surprisingly comfortable to play, and the pickups have plenty of bite for modern metal and progressive genres. It's a fantastic entry point into the world of 7-string guitars for players looking for a versatile and affordable instrument.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale
  • 7-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: Roasted maple
  • Offset dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Speed-D
  • Multiscale scale: 648 - 686 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Nubone nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo multi-scaled frets
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • Dual Action trussrod
  • Deluxe die-dast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • String gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .054
  • Colour: Flip Flop Blue (Chameleon) high-gloss
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Multiscale design improves playability across 7 strings.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver aggressive, modern high-output tones.
  • • Nubone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Poplar body may lack the resonance of more premium woods.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
  • • Chameleon finish can be prone to scratches and requires careful handling.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups 2 Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length 648-686 mm (Multiscale)
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo Multi-Scaled
Bridge Die-Cast (Likely a standard Harley Benton design)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - typical for a 7-string with this construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The varying scale lengths optimize string tension for each string, leading to better intonation and a more even feel across the extended range.
While Hi-Gain pickups inherently have more output, the quality is decent for recording, but you might need to be mindful of noise with high gain settings.
The Speed-D profile is generally considered a slim and fast neck, so it should be manageable for most hand sizes, but it's a bit thinner than a traditional 'C' shape.

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