R-457MN WH Fanfret : Great for someone just getting into multiscale guitars, but with a couple kinks.

1 year ago

If you're just getting into multiscale guitars this is 100% the way to go, it feels better than my slightly more expensive Ibanez but does require a little setup. However, to note, the pickups on this are absolutely horrible and an afront to everything holy. You will need to change them, and I am currently in the process of doing so, but you will need power tools. The height screws are glued to the bottom of the guitar and are incredibly difficult to get out without bending them and needing new screws and they're also really picky to what screwdriver you use. Over this, something that isn't that surprising with this guitar is that the pickups do need elevation from a spring, but you can harvest that from the original pickups and just use some spare foam (or even the one already there) for some support. It holds in tune great, I can literally leave it for days without tuning and when it comes to just playing and practicing there's no audible difference. Some of the tuners have gone loose, though. The body is nice and ergonomic, I'm really skinny though so I can't really comment on things such as the tummy dent- thing because I don't need much of it. The finish is a bit weak, though, as it chips away scary easy but I guess that just makes it easier to refinish.

Image Harley Benton R-457MN WH Fanfret

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Harley Benton
  • Released in 2018
  • Average price : $205
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