Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH

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Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH

Harley Benton

R-458MN LH WH

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 570068
Model: R-458MN LH WH
Price: $207.90

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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.

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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.

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