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Introducing the new Lefty R-458 8-String MultiScale in White

Launches 10.02.2026
The R-458MN LH WH MultiScale is an 8-string electric guitar developed specifically for left-handed players of hi-gain genres. Finished in a striking hi-gloss white, this multiscale instrument is tailor-made for heavy styles, offering modern playability and exceptional performance. 

Extended Range for Left-Handers

The R-458MN LH WH MultiScale features a poplar body paired with a bolt-on maple neck and maple fretboard, with a fast speed-D profile for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The multiscale design ensures balanced string tension across the range, making sure your riffs are tight and nuanced, while preserving clarity and note separation.

The R-458MN LH WH MultiScale features a poplar body paired with a bolt-on maple neck and maple fretboard, with a fast speed-D profile for a smooth and comfortable playing experience. The multiscale design ensures balanced string tension across the range, making sure your riffs are tight and nuanced, while preserving clarity and note separation.

Its black hardware and striking white finish make the R-458MN LH WH MultiScale not only an amazing tool for your gnarly tones, but also an instrument that’s sure to get noticed when performing live.

Features

  • Left-hand 8-string electric guitar
  • Poplar body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Speed-D-shape
  • Maple fretboard
  • 350mm fretboard radius
  • 24 medium jumbo multiscale frets
  • Offset dot inlays
  • 692/650mm scale
  • Dual-action truss-rod
  • 54mm nut-width
  • 2 x Hi-Gain humbucker pickups
  • 1-volume control, 1-tone control, 3-way toggle switch
  • Nubone nut
  • Black hardware
  • Deluxe die-cast tuners
  • String gauges: 009-011-016-024-032-042-054-065
  • Tuning 1-8 F#/ B/ E/ A/ D/ G/ B/ E
  • Hi-gloss White