Harley Benton R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag

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Harley Benton R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag

Harley Benton

R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag

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Product Info

Article Number: 543905
Model: R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag
Price: $225.50

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This Harley Benton R-458 is a seriously impressive entry point into the world of 8-string guitars. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price, and the pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone perfect for progressive metal and djent. It's an excellent choice for players looking to expand their sonic palette without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

Harley Benton R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-458 BK Progressiv Series

  • *8-String Electric Guitar*
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Neck profile: Speed-D
  • Fretboard: Amaranth
  • Frets: 24 Medium jumbo
  • Inlays: Offset dots
  • Scale: 673 mm
  • Nut width: 54 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • 1 Volume control
  • 1 Tone control
  • 3-Way pickup selection switch
  • Hardware: Black
  • Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
  • Strings: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
  • Tuning (1-8): F#/B/E/A/D/G/B/E
  • Colour: Black high-gloss
  • Suitable gig bag available under Article Nr #142777#
  • suitable case available under Article Nr #212516# (both not included)
  • 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
  • • Poplar body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Speed-D neck profile is genuinely comfortable for fast playing and extended sessions.
  • • Amaranth fretboard provides a smooth playing surface and good durability.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a thick, modern tone suitable for metal and progressive styles.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented and may benefit from upgrades.
  • • Longer scale length (673mm) can feel unwieldy for smaller hands or those unused to 8-strings.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 2 Hi-Gain Humbuckers (likely Wilkinson-derived)
Scale Length 673 mm
Frets 24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast, likely a generic Tele-style bridge
Weight Approximately 4.5 - 5 kg (9.9 - 11 lbs) - typical for an 8-string

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Speed-D profile is a fairly standard thin, fast neck—similar in feel to Ibanez's Wizard profile, but perhaps slightly less extreme.
Yes, the standard humbucker size makes swapping pickups relatively straightforward, though you'll need to ensure compatibility with the wiring harness.
It will require some adjustment – the increased string tension and longer reach demand more finger strength and coordination, but it's manageable with practice.

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