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GMC Forum _ CHILL OUT _ Ibanez Rg8 8 String Guitar $399
Posted by: Todd Simpson Dec 28 2012, 09:46 PM
There is a new 8 string guitar from Ibanez that only runs about $399 and I've just got to try one and make a video review.
ANYBODY PLAYED ONE OF THESE?
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-RG8-8-String-Electric-Guitar-108264854-i2659105.gc
Posted by: Sensible Jones Dec 29 2012, 01:22 AM
I haven't personally had my hands on one yet, but I have a friend who has one and he loves it!! We're just making some inquiries for some replacement pickups as he want's something a bit higher in Output!
Posted by: vonhotch Dec 29 2012, 03:34 AM
I don't have one either, but I would be curious to see your review.
Posted by: thefireball Dec 29 2012, 05:16 AM
Yes, please review. I am leery about models this low priced. Is it still good quality, is what I want to know.
Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Dec 29 2012, 06:22 AM
Lots of strings and not too much money! That's a good deal! 
Posted by: WeePee Dec 29 2012, 09:13 AM
I would take white one. 
I found a soundclip...
https://soundcloud.com/m3chk1lla/rg8-stock-p-u-test-gino
Links from Sevenstring.org
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Dec 29 2012, 09:29 AM
Let's see what you think about it Todd! I trust a man who knows his Ibanez 
Posted by: thefireball Jan 1 2013, 05:58 AM
Man! I gotta ask my local GC to order a white one!! I want to play one myself now! I could upgrade the pickups if I like the guitar!!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 1 2013, 05:35 PM
Truth is... the white one looks KILLER!!!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 5 2013, 04:29 AM
I'm gonna get one of these in 2013 and I"ll let you guys know as soon as I"ve got a video review up! The pickups are evidently not the best in the world, but that's easy to fix with new pickups Then again, the pickups in my ancient RG560 are not exactly "High End" or active or anything like that and they still work well for the guitar.
Todd
Posted by: ConnorGilks Jan 5 2013, 09:26 AM
I haven't had the chance to play one yet, but I hear great things from my friends. They seem to be great guitars for the price!
On a related note, I bought the 7 string equivalent of this (Ibanez RG7321, $400, also the "budget" model line) and ended up loving it! I bought Bareknuckle Cold Sweats for it and it's now my best sounding guitar, hands down.
Just mention it because if you find an RG8 that plays really well and looks good, replace the pickups and you could have a killer guitar on your hands!
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 5 2013, 03:25 PM
On a related note, I bought the 7 string equivalent of this (Ibanez RG7321, $400, also the "budget" model line) and ended up loving it! I bought Bareknuckle Cold Sweats for it and it's now my best sounding guitar, hands down.
Just mention it because if you find an RG8 that plays really well and looks good, replace the pickups and you could have a killer guitar on your hands!
Those cold sweat pickups are THE THING
one of the guys in my band owns a very cheap Ibanez baritone guitar he bought for about 320 bucks on Ebay. He strapped a BK Coldsweat bridge pickup and BLAM! Instant crushing tone!
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jan 8 2013, 09:23 PM
The 7321 is a GREAT way to get in to 7 string nuttiness! I have a 7320 and I LOVE it!!! You can find the 7320 on ebay, used for around 3 or 4 hundred if you ever decided to upgrade. It mostly adds a locking trem. The other bits are different, but the trim is maybe the BIG difference.
Todd
On a related note, I bought the 7 string equivalent of this (Ibanez RG7321, $400, also the "budget" model line) and ended up loving it! I bought Bareknuckle Cold Sweats for it and it's now my best sounding guitar, hands down.
Just mention it because if you find an RG8 that plays really well and looks good, replace the pickups and you could have a killer guitar on your hands!
The guys at BARE KNUCKL PICKUPS make some killer stuff! For you guys who haven't heard of them yet, check them out. Their web site has sounds samples and such. They will add new life to any guitar
Todd
one of the guys in my band owns a very cheap Ibanez baritone guitar he bought for about 320 bucks on Ebay. He strapped a BK Coldsweat bridge pickup and BLAM! Instant crushing tone! Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 18 2013, 08:17 AM
Really digging this RG 8!! I'd like to add DEATHBAR pickups and it would be perfect 
Posted by: thefireball Feb 18 2013, 02:40 PM
Video review?
Posted by: Todd Simpson Feb 18 2013, 08:42 PM
Sounds like a plan!!!
Todd
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Feb 18 2013, 11:11 PM
I want to see that as well
Posted by: thefireball Mar 15 2013, 02:13 PM
Yesterday, I ordered this Ibanez RG8 from Guitar Center! I got the black one because I didn't want a guitar that had two colors (white body and black headstock). Besides, black looks so mean!! Excited!
Posted by: Rated Htr Mar 15 2013, 02:16 PM
My Wallet is whispering to me...
*What are you waiting for?*
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 15 2013, 03:49 PM
I got the black one because I didn't want a guitar that had two colors (white body and black headstock). Besides, black looks so mean!! Excited!Wow
dude! Awesomeness!
Posted by: gregc1 Mar 15 2013, 04:29 PM
Todd, Fireball - Please keep us updated, I've really wanted to dabble in the serious drop tune stuff but can't justify breaking my bank account to do it. This looks like it would be perfect.
Looking forward to your reviews!
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 15 2013, 04:32 PM
Ive never heard anything bad about them!
I've got a friend on Facebook who has it and he loves it. I've actually been looking into getting one myself.
Posted by: thefireball Mar 15 2013, 11:22 PM
I'm keeping a close watch on my email because I will get an automatic notification when it arrives at Guitar Center.
Posted by: thefireball Mar 15 2013, 11:53 PM
Order was shipped out.
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 16 2013, 09:40 PM
So far I like it but I must admit I'm getting way more string buzz than I"m used to. With the neck set flat and with low action, it buzzes far worse than my ibanez 7 string. It plays great though. Also, the pickups are the one thing I'm thinking about swapping out. Perhaps with a set of DEATHBAR pickups. These pickups sorta just sound cheap. I realize they had to cut corners to get this guitar this cheap. For this price, the guitar is impressive. If you want to get started with an 8 string I"d say it's the way to go. It just plays SOOOOOOOO much better than the ESP 8 string I sold. And that one cost about double and had neck through body and EMG pickups!! String tension was awful on the ESP, so tight that made bends a pain. The ibanez is smooth as glass I'm comparing apples to apples in that both guitars were setup by the same guy for the same purpose to my specs. THe IBBY just CRUSHED the ESP in playability.
Again, the string buzz is my main issue, and the cheap pickups. But I can work around those things at this price
Todd
Looking forward to your reviews!
Posted by: thefireball Mar 17 2013, 08:08 PM
UPS says it should arrive at Guitar Center tomorrow by the end of the day! 
I hope so!!
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2013, 02:53 AM
I have picked up my new guitar and I love it! I changed the strings to Ernie Ball 8-string set because the factory ones were way too floppy.
You can view I higher quality picture here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429797190443726&set=a.429796793777099.1073741825.258990740857706&type=1&theater
I am tuned to EAEADGBA. These new strings play much better. I did some adjustments on the height and intonation and the fret buzz has been minimized. I was playing around with my EP's title track "Living in the Last Days." Coming up with some 8 string parts. I could probably include it as a bonus track, as my Jackson SLSMG will remain the main guitar on the EP. The next album will be 8-string throughout. haha
-Brandon (stoked and proud to own my first 8)
Posted by: TreyDeschamp Mar 19 2013, 03:02 AM
You can view I higher quality picture here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429797190443726&set=a.429796793777099.1073741825.258990740857706&type=1&theater
I am tuned to EAEADGBA. These new strings play much better. I did some adjustments on the height and intonation and the fret buzz has been minimized. I was playing around with my EP's title track "Living in the Last Days." Coming up with some 8 string parts. I could probably include it as a bonus track, as my Jackson SLSMG will remain the main guitar on the EP. The next album will be 8-string throughout. haha
-Brandon (stoked and proud to own my first 8)
Congrats on the 8-string Fireball.
Do you think you'll be changing the pickups at all?
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2013, 04:28 AM
Do you think you'll be changing the pickups at all?
Yeah, though, I'm not sure what kind yet. I have to slow down my spending. Thanks. And here's my EP's title track with the 8-string.
https://soundcloud.com/fireball100/ibanez-rg8-eptitle
Posted by: Todd Simpson Mar 19 2013, 06:47 AM
Welcome to the RG8 club! Enjoy man!!
Todd
You can view I higher quality picture here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429797190443726&set=a.429796793777099.1073741825.258990740857706&type=1&theater
I am tuned to EAEADGBA. These new strings play much better. I did some adjustments on the height and intonation and the fret buzz has been minimized. I was playing around with my EP's title track "Living in the Last Days." Coming up with some 8 string parts. I could probably include it as a bonus track, as my Jackson SLSMG will remain the main guitar on the EP. The next album will be 8-string throughout. haha
-Brandon (stoked and proud to own my first 8)
Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Mar 19 2013, 08:39 AM
You can view I higher quality picture here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=429797190443726&set=a.429796793777099.1073741825.258990740857706&type=1&theater
I am tuned to EAEADGBA. These new strings play much better. I did some adjustments on the height and intonation and the fret buzz has been minimized. I was playing around with my EP's title track "Living in the Last Days." Coming up with some 8 string parts. I could probably include it as a bonus track, as my Jackson SLSMG will remain the main guitar on the EP. The next album will be 8-string throughout. haha
-Brandon (stoked and proud to own my first 8)
Congratulations man! May you wield it happily!
Posted by: Spock Mar 19 2013, 08:56 AM
WOW! That is freaking mean! I love it!
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2013, 02:54 PM
Thanks!
I was smiling when I first started playing around with these parts.
Posted by: WeePee Mar 19 2013, 03:52 PM
Man I like that photo. Shadow of the headstock looks really awesome. Congrats again for your 8 stringer
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2013, 04:32 PM
Thanks.
My little bro took that picture for me. I just edited it to touch it up.
Posted by: gregc1 Mar 19 2013, 04:39 PM
Again, the string buzz is my main issue, and the cheap pickups. But I can work around those things at this price
Todd
Awesome! Thanks Todd! Sounds like it would be perfect for someone like me who has never dabbled with the serious drop tune stuff.
https://soundcloud.com/fireball100/ibanez-rg8-eptitle
Well if Todd's review didn't sell me, this damn sure did! Mother of God that sounded so good.
Now to get clearance from the wife...
Posted by: thefireball Mar 19 2013, 06:00 PM
Now to get clearance from the wife...
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