Harley Benton R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale
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Harley Benton
R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale
Product Info
Article Number:
570062
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Harley Benton is a seriously impressive value for an 8-string. The roasted maple neck and multiscale design make it surprisingly playable, and the pickups offer a modern, aggressive tone. It’s a fantastic entry point for progressive metal and extended-range players on a budget.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale
- 8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Progressive Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
- Neck profile: Speed D
- Multiscale scale: 692 - 650 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Nut width: 54 mm
- Nut: Nubone
- Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- Volume and Tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Dual action truss rod
- Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
- Black hardware
- Strings : .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
- Tuning (1-8): F# / B / E / A / D / G / B / E
- Colour: Flip Flop Blue High-gloss (Chameleon)
- Matching gig bag (Art.#142777#) or case (Art.#212516#) - not included in the scope of delivery
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth feel.
- • Multiscale design improves intonation and string tension across 8 strings.
- • Nubone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
- • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a thick, modern tone suitable for metal and progressive genres.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium tonal complexity of mahogany or alder.
- • Bolt-on neck construction may lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
- • Hardware, while functional, is a cost-saving measure and may feel less refined.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
692 - 650 mm (Multiscale)
Frets
24 Fanned Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Die-cast (Likely a generic, budget-friendly design)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5.5 kg (10 - 12 lbs) – typical for an 8-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
The multiscale design reduces string tension differences, making lower strings easier to fret and improving intonation – it's actually quite forgiving and beneficial for all levels.
Yes, the standard pickup routing allows for easy pickup swaps, though you’ll need to be comfortable with basic guitar modifications to do so.
The build quality is surprisingly good for the price; expect minor cosmetic imperfections, but the guitar is generally well-assembled and playable straight out of the box.
