Harley Benton R-458BK MS w/Bag
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Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale
8-String Electric Guitar
- Progressive Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Neck profile: Speed D
- Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
- Frets: 24 Fanned medium jumbo
- Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
- Multiscale scale: 692 - 650 mm
- Dual action truss rod
- Nut width: 54. mm
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Nut: Nubone
- Black hardware
- Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
- Factory strings : .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
- Tuning (1-8): F# / B / E / A / D / G / B / E
- Colour: Black, high-gloss
- Suitable gig bag available under article no. 142777 (not included)
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
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Available since February 2022
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Item number 539140
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Colour Black
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Body linden
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Top -
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Neck maple
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fret board Amaranth
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Frets 24
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Scale Length 686 mm
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Pickup HH
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Tremolo No
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Including Case No
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Incl. Gigbag Yes
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Number of Strings 8
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Style ST
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Fretbboard Amaranth
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Long Scale 686 mm
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Short Scale 648 mm
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Pickups HH
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Vibrato No
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When six strings just aren't enough
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Harley Benton instruments have long offered solid quality at very affordable prices, with the range including both entry-level guitars and a few more unusual, extended-range options. One of the most popular models in this category is the eight-string R‑458BK Fanfret from the Progressive Series, which provides an accessible way to step into the world of extended-range guitars – and explore their powerful low-end sound without making a major investment. It all starts with a poplar body, combined with a bolt-on maple neck featuring a slim Speed-D profile: The amaranth fingerboard, fitted with 24 medium-jumbo frets, offers a smooth, consistent playing surface with a balanced, controlled response. Together, this combination produces a sound with plenty of definition and presence, especially in the low end. This bundle also includes a padded gig bag with accessory pockets and backpack straps, making it easy to transport and store the instrument safely.
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Fanned frets, extended range
The sound of the Harley Benton R‑458BK Fanfret draws much of its strength from its multiscale design, with a scale length ranging from 650 to 692mm (25.59" to 27.24"). This extended range increases tension on the lower strings, keeping them tighter and more controlled even under heavier picking, while the shorter scale on the higher strings keeps bends smooth and comfortable. At the same time, the fanned fret layout follows a more natural hand position across the neck, helping chords and wide stretches feel more balanced. The electronics are kept simple and effective, with two high-gain humbucking pickups delivering a punchy, assertive tone, controlled via a three-way switch and shaped through volume and tone controls. A DLX bridge with individual saddles, together with a set of solid die-cast machine heads, completes the setup and ensures dependable tuning stability.
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A budget-friendly way in
With its very accessible price, the Harley Benton R‑458BK Fanfret is aimed at both beginners and more experienced players who are new to eight-string guitars and want to explore this extended range without spending a fortune. That being said, the overall value on offer here is undeniable: Few instruments in this price category offer such a convincing combination of design, playability, and sound. The proven blend of tonewoods and high-gain pickups delivers a powerful and focused response, particularly suited to low-end riffing, while still remaining versatile enough for a range of playing styles. The included gig bag, with its practical carrying options and accessory compartments, makes it easy to keep the instrument protected during transport and everyday use.
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About Harley Benton
Since 1998, the Harley Benton brand has been catering for the needs of numerous guitarists and bassists. In addition to an extensive range of stringed instruments, Thomann's house brand also offers a wide choice of amplifiers, speakers, effect pedals, and other accessories. In total, the range includes over 1,500 products. Built by established names in the industry, all Harley Benton products combine quality and reliability at attractive and affordable prices. The continuous expansion of the range ensures that Harley Benton always provides new, exciting, and innovative products that keep players perfectly in tune with the musical world, day after day.
Low-end riffing and beyond
Paired with a suitably powerful amplifier and speaker setup, the Harley Benton R‑458BK Fanfret is well suited to tight, percussive low-end riffs with plenty of weight behind them. At the same time, the two humbucking pickups can be dialled in for clear clean sounds and dynamic crunch tones, which only adds to this versatile instrument’s appeal. And of course, Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll are as much about appearance as they are about sound. With its modern shape and deep black high-gloss finish, this model makes a confident visual statement on stage, leaving no doubt about where it belongs.