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Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale

4.5 van de 5 sterren van 55 klantbeoordelingen ()

7-Snarige multi-scale elektrische gitaar

  • Progressive serie
  • Body: populierenhout
  • Geschroefde hals: gebrand esdoornhout
  • Fingerboard: gebrand esdoornhout
  • Offset Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Halsprofiel: Speed-D
  • Multiscale: 648 - 686 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 350 mm
  • Topkambreedte: 48 mm
  • Nubone topkam
  • 24 fanned medium Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
  • Volume en Tone controls
  • 3-standen schakelaar voor pickupselectie
  • Dual Action truss rod
  • Deluxe DieCast stemmechanieken
  • zwarte hardware
  • Voorgemonteerde snaren diktes: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 / .054
  • Kleur: Flip Flop Blue (Chameleon) hoogglans
  • Leverbaar sinds Januari 2023
  • artikelnummer 550471
  • verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
  • Number of Strings 7
  • Style ST
  • Colour Flip Flop Blue
  • Body Poplar
  • Top No
  • Neck Roasted Maple
  • Fretbboard Roasted Maple
  • Frets 24
  • Long Scale 686 mm
  • Short Scale 648 mm
  • Pickups HH
  • Active Pickups No
  • Vibrato No
  • Including Case No
  • Including Case No
  • Fretboard Maple
  • Scale 648 mm
  • Pickup System HH
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When six strings just aren't enough

Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale Progressive Series, 7-string guitar

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 seven-string R‑457FFB Roasted MultiScale from the Progressive Series, which provides an accessible way to step into extended-range playing – and explore deeper tunings without making a major investment. Compared to eight-string models, the seven-string format keeps things a little more familiar while still extending the range into lower registers. It all starts with a poplar body, combined with a bolt-on roasted maple neck featuring a slim Speed-D profile: The roasted maple fingerboard, fitted with 24 medium-jumbo frets, offers a smooth, fast playing surface with a clear, articulate response, while also contributing to a stable and consistent feel. Together, this combination produces a sound with plenty of definition and presence, especially in the low end.

Chameleon finish on the Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale Progressive Series, 7-string guitar

Fanned frets, extended range

The sound of the Harley Benton R‑457FFB Roasted MultiScale draws much of its strength from its multiscale design, with a scale length ranging from 648 to 686mm (25.5" to 27.0"). This extended range increases tension on the lower strings, keeping them tighter and more controlled even under heavier picking, including in lower or drop tunings, while the shorter scale on the higher strings keeps bends smooth and comfortable. 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.

Headstock on the Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale Progressive Series, 7-string guitar

A budget-friendly way in

With its very accessible price, the Harley Benton R‑457FFB Roasted MultiScale is aimed at both beginners and more experienced players who are new to seven-string guitars and want to explore extended range playing without spending a fortune. That being said, the overall value on offer here is undeniable: A guitar with the more complex fan-fret fingerboard is particularly unusual at this price point, and few instruments in general offer such a convincing combination of affordability, playability, and sound. The proven blend of tonewoods and high-gain pickups then delivers a powerful and focused response, particularly suited to low-end riffing, while still remaining versatile enough for a range of playing styles.

Headstock on the Harley Benton R-457FFB Roasted MultiScale Progressive Series, 7-string guitar

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‑457FFB Roasted MultiScale 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 – all without the need for batteries, as would be the case with active systems. And of course, Heavy Metal and Rock'n'Roll are as much about appearance as they are about sound. With its modern shape and eye-catching high-gloss chameleon blue finish, this model makes a confident visual statement on stage, shifting subtly with the light and leaving no doubt about its contemporary character.

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A lot of fanfret
JN90 25.03.2023
Incredible look. Impeccable neck. No sharp fret ends. Finish is TOTALLY mindblowing. Pickups are totally fine - more than enough output. This is my 6th Harley Benton, and probably the best I’ve ever received. Do you want to discover the realm of fanfret 7-strings? This is your go-to guitar with an incredible finish as a bonus. Totally recommended!
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Samlont 06.10.2025
Precies zoals je zou verwachten van een 7-snaar. De prijs kwaliteit verhouding is dan ook zeker enorm hoog. Fijn om te spelen!
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Helaas is er een fout opgetreden, probeert u het a.u.b. later nogmaals.
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Ordered this one on release day - absolutely stunning guitar!
RyanFromCanada 08.02.2023
For months I have been asking myself, do I really need a few more multiscale guitars? Then one day this beauty showed up on the Harley Benton Instagram and made the decision for me. I ordered this along with the R-458FFB on the day they were released. That was on a Tuesday, and I had them in my hands in Canada the following Monday, excellent service as always from Thomann.

The chameleon finish on this guitar is my all-time favourite guitar finish, so I might be a little biased due to that. The look isn't for everyone, and if it's not for you, that's ok, but I happen to love it. The satin finish on the neck of this guitar feels great to play and looks great on the roasted maple.

Fretwork and setup were fantastic out of the box. Action was a little high for me but was easily lowered without running into any fret buzz.

I won't say much about the sound of this guitar. I'm of the mind that pickups don't really matter and the only difference expensive brand name pickups make is a bigger hole in your wallet. These pickups are not microphonic, and they aren't noisy, that works for me. It sounds like a 7 string.

Hardware is on point. Like every guitar I buy, I swapped in some locking tuners before putting on some fresh strings. I don't see any need to change anything else.

Now, all that said, is this a perfect guitar? No. There are some minor finish flaws around the edge of the body and on the back of the neck. Do they bother me that much? No. It's important to remember that you can buy 5 of this guitar for the price of a similarly spec'd guitar from one of the "big brands"

Overall, Harley Benton knocks it out of the park again with an instrument that punches well above it's price point. I have over a dozen HBs now and will not hesitate to buy a dozen more.
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Helaas is er een fout opgetreden, probeert u het a.u.b. later nogmaals.
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LOOKS and PLAYS AMAZING
Anoniem 19.02.2023
I own a lot of 7 string guitars but I didn't have a fan fret yet and the color on this is very unique so I figured I'd give it a try. I am glad I did, it looks SO much better in person and the fretboard is so nice as well. I actually ended up really liking the way fan fret feels and I want more guitars with that feature now! Out of the box the set up is very good, the only thing that I can say was off is that the frets are a little scratchy when you do any bends but a quick polish with some fine steel wool will do the trick just make sure to use masking tape to protect the fretboard. Anyway great guitar at an insane price, do yourself a favor and get this instead of a muddy sounding ibanez if you are considering a guitar in this price range. Pickups on this are actually pretty good just adjust the height and you're set.
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