Harley Benton R-457MN WH MS w/Bag

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Harley Benton R-457MN WH MS w/Bag

Harley Benton

R-457MN WH MS w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 539850
Model: R-457MN WH MS w/Bag
Price: $236.50

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This Harley Benton R-457MN is a surprisingly capable 7-string for the price. The multi-scale design really helps with intonation, and the pickups have a good amount of gain for modern styles. It's a great option for beginner to intermediate players looking to explore 7-string territory without a huge investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton R-457MN WH MS w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-457MN WH MultiScale

  • *7-String Electric Guitar*
  • Progressive series
  • Poplar body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fretboard
  • Offset dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Speed D
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Multi-scale scale: 686/648 mm
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Dual action trussrod
  • 24 Medium multi-scaled frets
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
  • 3-Way pickup selector
  • Nubone nut
  • Black hardware
  • String gauges: 009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .054
  • Deluxe die-cast machine heads
  • Colour: White
  • high-gloss
  • Thomann E-Guitar Gigbag Deluxe
  • *Gig Bag for Electric Guitar*
  • Suitable for most common models
  • 20 mm Expanded polyethylene upholstery
  • Heavy-duty industrial material for extremely high protection and stability
  • 5 cm Wide
  • padded carrying straps
  • 2 Outside pockets
  • 2 Additional accessory pockets
  • Name badge compartment
  • Internal dimensions (L x W x D): Approx. 112 x 40 x 8 cm
PROS
  • • Multi-scale design enhances intonation across 7 strings.
  • • Speed D neck profile offers comfortable, fast playing feel.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a surprisingly powerful, modern tone.
  • • Nubone nut improves sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
CONS
  • • Poplar body can feel somewhat unremarkable tonally compared to mahogany.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the resonance of a set-neck design.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Dual Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length 686/648 mm (Multi-Scale)
Frets 24 Medium
Bridge Die-Cast (likely Floyd Rose style, based on the nut and multi-scale)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg) - typical for a 7-string of this construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for longer scale length on the lower strings for better fundamental definition and shorter scale on the higher strings for easier bending, creating a more balanced feel.
Yes, the Hi-Gain humbuckers handle drop tunings well, retaining clarity and punch, although extremely low tunings might benefit from higher output pickups.
The Speed D profile is generally considered a slim and fast neck, so players with larger hands might find it a bit narrow, though it’s still comfortable for most.

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