The Harley Benton MultiScale-8 is more than just an 8-string electric guitar; it’s a gateway to new sonic landscapes. Crafted with a multiscale design, it offers a scale length ranging from 648mm to 686mm, allowing for precise intonation and tension across its 24 fanned medium jumbo frets. This unique feature ensures your riffs are both tight and resonant, appealing to guitarists who crave versatility in their playing.

The body is carved from poplar with a striking quilted maple top veneer, providing a blend of durability and aesthetics. The 5-piece neck-thru-body construction, made from Okume and Nato, offers stability and sustain, while the Purple Heart fingerboard adds a touch of elegance with its offset dot inlays. The modern C neck profile is comfortable, inviting long sessions of creative exploration.

Equipped with two HBZ Custom Wound Ferrite Hi-Gain humbuckers, the MultiScale-8 delivers a powerful, articulate sound that can go from clean to aggressive with ease. A 3-way switch, along with volume and tone controls, allows for quick adjustments on the fly. The Mono Rail Type X 8 bridge with string guide through the body ensures precise tuning and intonation, complemented by DLX locking die-cast machine heads for stability.

Whether you're tuning down for some djent, or exploring new chord voicings, this guitar adapts to your needs, providing rich tonal possibilities that demand to be heard.

Key Features:

• Body: Poplar with quilted maple top veneer
• 5-piece neck-thru-body: Okume/Nato
• Fingerboard: Purple Heart with offset dot inlays
• Neck profile: Modern C
• Multiscale: 648 - 686 mm
• Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
• Nut width: 56.6 mm, bone nut
• 24 fanned medium jumbo frets
• Pickups: 2 HBZ Custom Wound Ferrite Hi-Gain humbuckers
• Volume and tone controls with a 3-way switch
• Mono Rail Type X 8 bridge with string guide through the body
• DLX locking die-cast machine heads
• Black hardware

Product specs

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Harley Benton MultiScale-8?

The Harley Benton MultiScale-8 features a comfortable and ergonomic neck profile designed to accommodate the extended range of an 8-string guitar, making it suitable for players looking for a versatile instrument for complex chord structures and fast soloing.

What kind of tones can I expect from the pickups on the Harley Benton MultiScale-8?

The Harley Benton MultiScale-8 is equipped with HH pickups that deliver a powerful and clear tone, suitable for heavy genres like metal and progressive rock, while still offering versatility for other styles.

Is the Harley Benton MultiScale-8 suitable for beginners?

While the Harley Benton MultiScale-8 offers excellent features for advanced players, beginners might find the extended range and additional strings challenging. However, it's a great choice for those looking to expand their skills and explore new musical possibilities.

Does the Harley Benton MultiScale-8 come with a case or gigbag?

The Harley Benton MultiScale-8 does not include a case or gigbag, so you may want to consider purchasing one separately to protect your instrument during transport and storage.

What is the scale length of the Harley Benton MultiScale-8?

The Harley Benton MultiScale-8 features a multi-scale design with a short scale of 648 mm and a long scale of 686 mm, providing a balanced tension across all strings for improved playability and intonation.