Harley Benton
R-458 BK
ElectricSuperstratSuits big hands
No ratings yet$195
8-string electric with poplar body, maple neck, and amaranth fretboard, powered by hi-gain humbuckers for extended-range, down-tuned metal.
Best for
RockBluesPopProgressive Metal
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews67
Overall / 100
Playability
73
Sound
63
Build
58
Value
77
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Harley Benton |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Fretboard | Amaranth |
| Strings | 8 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 26.5" |
| Pickups | 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers |
| Finish | Black high-gloss |
| Fretboard inlay | Offset dots |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck Attachment | Bolt-on |
| Neck profile | Speed-D |
| Nut width | 54 mm |
| Tuners | Deluxe die-cast |
| Tuning 1 8 | F#/B/E/A/D/G/B/E |
| Street price | $195 |
