Harley Benton R-458BK MS w/Bag
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Harley Benton
R-458BK MS w/Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
539140
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-458BK MS w/Bag
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$244.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This R-458BK MS is a surprisingly capable 8-string for the price. The multiscale design is the real win here, making those lower strings playable without a muddy sound. It's perfect for modern metal and djent players looking to expand their sonic palette on a budget.
Product Description
Harley Benton R-458BK MS w/Bag
*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale
- *8-String Electric Guitar*
- Progressive Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Neck profile: Speed D
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
- Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
- Multiscale scale: 692 - 650 mm
- Dual action truss rod
- Nut width: 54. mm
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Nut: Nubone
- Black hardware
- Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
- Factory 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 no. #142777# (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
- • Multiscale design enhances clarity and eliminates fret buzz
- • Amaranth fingerboard offers smooth playability and durability
- • Speed D neck profile is comfortable for fast playing
- • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver aggressive, modern tones.
CONS
- • Poplar body might lack the sustain of denser woods
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end resonance
- • Hardware, while decent, could be upgraded for better tuning stability.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
2 x Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
692 - 650 mm (Multiscale)
Frets
24 Fanned Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Die-Cast (Likely a standard Harley Benton design)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale length on the lower strings reduces tension, making them easier to fret and intonate accurately. The longer scale on the higher strings maintains clarity and tightness.
Yes, the hi-gain humbuckers handle lower tunings well, providing a tight and aggressive response, though extreme drop tunings might benefit from pickup upgrades.
Absolutely. Nubone improves sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic nuts, contributing to a more professional feel and performance.
