Harley Benton R-458 BK Rock Series B-Stock
8-String Electric Guitar
- Progressive Series
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Neck profile: Speed-D
- Fretboard: Amaranth
- Frets: 24 Medium jumbo
- Inlays: Offset dots
- Scale: 673 mm
- Nut width: 54 mm
- Pickups: 2 Hi-Gain humbuckers
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control
- 3-Way pickup selection switch
- Hardware: Black
- Machine heads: Deluxe die-cast
- 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 Nr 142777, suitable case available under Article Nr 212516 (both not included)
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Available since August 2012
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Item number 303170
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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‑458 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 and a very flat 510mm (20") radius, offers a smooth, consistent playing surface with a balanced, controlled response, while two high-gain humbucking pickups deliver a punchy, assertive tone. Together, this combination produces a sound with plenty of definition and presence, especially in the low end.
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Extended range, familiar feel
The sound of the Harley Benton R‑458 draws much of its strength from its extended 673mm (26.5") scale length, which provides increased tension on the lower strings for improved clarity and control. At the same time, the straight-scale layout keeps the overall playing feel consistent across all strings, meaning chords and position changes are more familiar, especially for players coming from six-string guitars. The electronics are kept simple and effective, with two high-gain humbuckers controlled by a three-way switch and shaped via 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.
A budget-friendly way in
With its very accessible price, the Harley Benton R‑458 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.
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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.
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Low-end riffing and beyond
Paired with a suitably powerful amplifier and speaker setup, the Harley Benton R‑458 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.
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