Harley Benton R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale

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Harley Benton R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale

Harley Benton

R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale

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Product Info

Article Number: 550472
Model: R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale
Price: $273.90

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The R-458FFB is a seriously impressive offering for the price. The roasted maple neck and multiscale design make it surprisingly comfortable to play, and those humbuckers have plenty of bite for modern metal and progressive styles. It's a fantastic entry point into the world of 8-string guitars for players looking for a lot of bang for their buck.

Product Description

  • Harley Benton R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale
  • 8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Offset dot fretboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Speed-D
  • Multiscale scale: 692 - 650 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Nut width: 54 mm
  • Nubone nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo multi-scaled frets
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-Way pickup selector switch
  • Dual Action trussrod
  • Deluxe die-cast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • String gauges: 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)
  • Suitable gig bag (Art.#142777#) or case (Art.#212516#) - not included
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability
  • • Multiscale design improves string tension and intonation across 8 strings
  • • Nubone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver aggressive, modern tones suitable for metal and progressive genres
CONS
  • • Poplar body can lack the resonance of mahogany or other premium tonewoods
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, doesn't offer the same sustain as a set-neck
  • • Hardware, while functional, may be a future upgrade point for serious players

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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 Medium Jumbo Multi-Scaled
Bridge Die-Cast (Likely Floyd Rose style tremolo - based on string gauges and tuning)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on 8-string guitar average

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Frequently Asked Questions

The shorter scale on the lower strings reduces tension, making them easier to fret, while the longer scale on the higher strings maintains clarity and prevents muddiness.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps, providing flexibility to customize the guitar's sound.
Yes, the high-gloss chameleon finish shifts color depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions, creating a visually striking appearance.

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