MultiScale-8 QBB : Great first 8 string

3 years ago

So I went out on a limb and tried this 8 string based on some internet reviews I had seen. I do enjoy the guitar there is no doubt about that; However, it has some issues.

1st The nut on the high side was very sharp when it arrived and uncomfortable to play. Nothing a file didn't fix but annoying nonetheless.

2nd There are some minor high spots in the finish on the back of the neck that are noticeable but don't really effect playing.

3rd Some minor tooling marks are visible on the fretboard but nothing I can feel while playing.

4th When restringing I had 6 out of the 8 Ferrules fall out and I had to glue them back in to hold them in place. This definitely shouldn't have happened, luckily I was able to remedy this.

Final thoughts are this is a Great first 8 string. It's absolutely a fine instrument to try out extended range and experiment with new style for a very tempting price. Please expect some minor issues and have that within your expectations and you should be very happy.

Image Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2022
  • Average price : $432
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