Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Bag

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Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Bag

Harley Benton

R-458MN WH MS w/Bag

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 543894
Model: R-458MN WH MS w/Bag
Price: $247.50

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This R-458MN is a surprisingly capable 8-string for the money. The multi-scale design really helps with the extended range, and the pickups have a decent amount of bite. It’s perfect for beginner to intermediate players exploring extended range instruments, or those needing a budget-friendly option for djent and modern metal.

Product Description

Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-458MN WH MultiScale

  • *8-String Electric Guitar*
  • Progressive Series
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
  • Neck profile: Speed D
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale (multi-scale): 692/650 mm
  • Nut width: 54 mm
  • Dual action truss rod
  • Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume
  • 1 Tone
  • 3-Way pickup selection switch
  • Nut: Nubone
  • Hardware: Black
  • Factory strings : .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
  • Tuning: F# / B / E / A / D / G / B / E
  • Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
  • Colour: White
  • high-gloss
  • 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
  • • Multi-scale design improves intonation and string tension across the extended range.
  • • Nubone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability compared to standard plastic.
  • • Speed neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for technical players.
  • • Hi-Gain humbuckers deliver a thick, aggressive tone suitable for modern genres.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction lacks the resonance and sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • Simplified controls (1 volume, 1 tone) limit tonal shaping options.
  • • Poplar body, while functional, doesn't offer the premium tonal characteristics of mahogany.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups 2 Hi-Gain Humbuckers (likely Wilkinson)
Scale Length 692/650 mm (Multi-Scale)
Frets 24 Fanned Medium Jumbo
Bridge Die-cast (likely Wilkinson, specifics unavailable from description)
Weight Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Harley Benton models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It minimizes string tension inconsistencies, making lower strings easier to play and improving overall tuning stability across the 8 strings.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps, opening up possibilities for tonal customization down the line.
The 'Speed' profile is thin and fast, designed for comfortable shredding, but some with larger hands might find it a bit narrow – it’s a matter of personal preference.

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