Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH
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Harley Benton
R-457MN LH WH
Product Info
Article Number:
570073
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-457MN LH WH
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$185.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed R-457MN is a seriously impressive value for the money. The build quality is surprisingly good for the price point, and those pickups have a definite aggressive edge. It's perfect for budding metalheads and rock players looking for a 7-string without a huge investment.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Nut: ABS
- Neck profile: D
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: laterally offset dots
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge: DLX
- Black hardware
- Machine heads: DLX die-cast
- Colour: Gloss White
- Original strings: HB .009 - .054
PROS
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel.
- • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver thick, aggressive tones ideal for modern metal and rock.
- • DLX die-cast tuners ensure stable tuning, even with heavier gauge strings.
CONS
- • ABS nut can be a weak point; upgrading to Tusq or bone is recommended.
- • Poplar body, while good, lacks the premium sustain of mahogany or basswood.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in high-gain genres, less suited for clean sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
DLX Bridge
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'D' profile is fairly standard – a comfortable middle ground between a slim C and a thicker U, offering a good balance for most hand sizes.
Like most high-output humbuckers, there's a bit of inherent noise, but it’s manageable with proper gain staging and a noise gate if needed.
The gloss white finish is fairly standard; it's reasonably durable but can be susceptible to chipping with heavy use, so a case or gig bag is a good idea.
