Ibanez RGA8 8-String Review

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 4.13

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 4.5

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Ibanez RGA8 8-String Specs

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  • Body Shape: Soloist  
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  • Number of Strings: 8  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Neck Construction: 5-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: D-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Bridge: Fixed  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-Position Blade  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Solidbody double-cutaway. Neck pickup: Active 8-string Ibanez LZ8-N humbucker. Bridge pickup: active 8-string Ibanez LZ8-B humbucker.FX Edge III-8 double-locking fixed bridge. Wizard II-8 neck.Scale length: 27" (685.8 mm). Neck radius: 15.75" (400 mm). Width at Nut: " 2.16 (55 mm). Master volume, mid-scoop toggle and 3-way pickup blade selector.

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! RGA8 8-String is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Ibanez's beauty in no time.

Ibanez went really far in carefully choosing RGA8 8-String's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes RGA8 8-String a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Ibanez's RGA8 8-String you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by RGA8 8-String.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Ibanez surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. RGA8 8-String stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Ibanez's RGA8 8-String is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Ibanez has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into RGA8 8-String.