Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH
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Harley Benton
R-458MN LH WH
Product Info
Article Number:
570068
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
R-458MN LH WH
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton R-458MN LH is a seriously impressive entry point into the world of 8-string guitars. It's perfect for left-handed players looking to explore extended-range metal and progressive genres without spending a fortune. The build quality is surprisingly solid, and it offers a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Nut: ABS
- Neck profile: Speed D
- Nut width: 54 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 510 mm
- Fingerboard inlays: laterally offset dots
- 24 Medium jumbo frets
- Scale: 673 mm (26.5")
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge: DLX
- Black hardware
- Machine heads: DLX die-cast
- Colour: Gloss White
- Original strings: HB .009 - .011 - .016 - .024 - .032 - .042 - .054 - .065
- Tuning: F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E
- Suitable gig bag available under article no. #142777# (not included)
- Suitable case: Art.#212516# (not included)
PROS
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and easy playability.
- • DLX bridge provides stable tuning and improved sustain compared to basic options.
- • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a surprisingly thick and aggressive tone for the price.
- • Left-handed model makes extended-range access accessible and affordable.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or basswood.
- • ABS nut can contribute to tuning instability and may benefit from an upgrade.
- • Speed D neck profile might be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x Hi-Gain Humbuckers
Scale Length
673 mm (26.5")
Frets
24 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
DLX Fixed Bridge
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – typical for an 8-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Speed D profile is thinner and faster than the more common C-shape found on many other Benton guitars; it prioritizes speed over traditional feel.
While designed for high-gain, the pickups can be tamed with the tone knob to produce usable clean tones, though they'll always have a slightly compressed character.
Out of the box, tuning stability is decent, but the ABS nut might require occasional adjustments; a graphite nut upgrade would improve it considerably.
