Great review. I didn't even know it had that truss rod cover when I sold it. 7/10 is about right for what it costs. I do think the scale length is a bit short for an 8 string.
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial if you want to spend 150usd more, ibanez offers an actually awesome multiscale 8 string that has no business being that cheap
I bought it used. Compared to dimarzio humbuckers. The ibanez pickups lacked alot in comparison. The string was awfully high. Action was high. I spent time on doing intonation and it needed alot... Alsow the Googling on related issues. Alot of the same. The chair should be moved 1-2mm more back or different chair. Some cut the screws. Its recommended to swap the chiar pickup to a dimarzio one. Cost 150.
Yeah it definitely wasn't setup the best. That is for sure. I bet this thing would be spectacular if a luthier were to improve the fretwork and with upgraded pickups. I love Dimarzios!
Been watching a bunch of reviews on this guitar seeing its one of the cheapest 8 strings to get, was interested in one for a bit and you and couple others definitely sold me on this , I'm hopefully expecting this to arrive in a couple of weeks , my 1st ever 8 string 😊 ( i also ordered my first ever 7 string too, a Jackson Dinky, believe it was JS227 or something like that and soon in a couple days ill be ordering my first 5 string bass lol an Ibanez.) Going all in this holiday on some of the heavier songs that i wanted to learn for a while like Korn Meshuggah etc lol. Can't wait till all 3 of these arrive. You're playing was awesome btw , that riff on Demiurge by Meshuggah that you played in the beginning of the demo is what definitely sold me on this , sounded nearly like the record. I'm planning that to be one of the first songs that i learn on an 8 string guitar
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial yo i thought the rg8 had only 27inch scale?
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Hello and thank you for this video :) I just bought the guitar and still need to replace the strings. I have a problem with the volume knob ; too close to the bridge pickup. I'll have to get use to it as well as the 8 strings but I think it might be a pain in the neck for some ;) Anyway, cool review ! Keep it up !
I bought on the other day and my guitar tec at KSM music 🎶in Logan Utah saying this guitar is better than my schecter demand 7 seven string guitar and it really is its passive and no nine volt battery is needed and it stays in tune very well 🙂my friend calls this guitar the storm trooper
That’s awesome!! I love to hear guitar stories like this one. Not sure if I tried a demand series by Schecter but I love both Schecter and Ibanez 😁🎸 That’s funny you mention stormtrooper because Mick Thomson (Slipknot) calls his white Jackson the stormtrooper 😅🤣
Considering this review was done 4 years ago, It's very tough for me to remember to be exact. I bought the instrument used at the time, but I no longer own it. I want to say I did change the strings out right before I filmed this video, but not 100% certain. Hope that answers your question. :)
Youve probably already heard this, but the god of 8 string is Tosin Abasi. If you want to take your playing to the next level, go look at that guy. His musical style is incredibly creative and his technique is both innovative and highly professional. Also, Javier Reyes is a great 8 string player too. Just check them out, you wont regret it. As for the cover request, I would love to see you do Point To Point by Animals As Leaders and especially Tessitura. Peace man✌
Hey man, I am familiar with those two guitarists! I met Tosin once a few years ago! Extremely talented guitarist and super nice guy too. I see why many have recommended him. I’ve known of him since 2013. 🙂👍
As far as just trying out an 8 string, you can go to your local guitar center and give it a go. For an additional $200 saved up, you can get the Schecter Omen 8 and it's substantially better IMO
So my main instrument is drums and I’ve been playing guitar for a year and a bit and I’ve been wanting to get an 8 string for a few months but I don’t take guitar very serious I just like to write my own songs and do all the instruments but thanks for this review I think I will be picking one up
Yeah if you're wanting a first 8 string or one just to have it is a great start I will say. Do you post drum covers? Overall, Im glad you found this video helpful as I greatly appreciate it! :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial yeah I need to get my audio interface but I have some recording with my Yamaha ead10 but I love your style of playing you shred
Great video! Idk why, but your first 2 tries sounded a lot more distorted than I expected and Idk if that has to do with the pickups or not. Otherwise, this is another excellent video.
Rebecca's Sweet Music Thank you! Honestly, I think it has to do with the low tuning. I was tuned to F which does carry weight when riffing on the low strings (increasing the output) because I pretty much used the same settings on the same kemper profile on other reviews 🙂
Honestly I havent tried out a bunch of 8 strings in the $400 price range but I would suggest saving another 200 bucks and get a used Ibanez Iron Label 8 or a Schecter 8 of some sort with aftermarket pickups. The jackson Slat 8 is good too! You can usually find these all from 500-700 used generally speaking. I’ll keep researching my friend 👍 Thanks for watching!
Oh nice! Congratulations! I hope you like it! :) I’m in F standard 8 string tuning. I was using ernie ball strings :) if you enjoyed the video, be sure to subscribe! I will be doing some amplifier reviews and more guitar covers in the next coming weeks. Thanks so much for watching! :)
Thank you for stopping by to watch. I hope I gave some useful info regarding the RG8 in this video. As for the audio quality, this was during my first year as a RUclipsr so I've definitely been evolving my channel day by day. :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial I definitely haven't heard anybody call that headstock shape, "the butterfly," before lol; is that something you just said or do more people actually call it that. I dig it & would like to also call it that, but if that's not a thing other people do it'll just be confusing lol Also, what tuning are you in? F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb, low to high? Even with the "normal" strings tuned down to that, I don't think I could do any bends like you did given the longer scale length; you def caught me off guard lol Keep on evolving man!!
@@BaldPerspective it is a term ive heard plenty of times for headstocks with 3+3 or 4+4 design. Yes for some of it i was tuned a half step. Not gonna lie, it was a chore bending on it when tuned in standard haha. Thanks for the kind words!! Will do :)
On the cusp of ordering this and your review is the first thing I saw as I searched on Google. I already have a reliable Ibanez 6 string and a great ESP/LTD 7 string. Going to pick this one as my first 8 string. Mostly because I love Ibanez's RG shape but I'm also liking the low end growl this thing has. I'll be using it to play Meshiggah and After the Burial songs
Go for it! It’s not a bad option for a starter 8 string especially if you are very comfortable on the RGs in general. It’ll definitely suit your uses! Good luck and thanks for watching!! Glad I could help :)
He sure did! I still have to do a video talking more about it since the new album came out! I’ve sold that 8 string since time has passed so I now need to get a decent 8 string to learn the one song he did on the new album :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial im actually about to buy that 8 string tomorrow lol, i mostly play bass and im not very happy with my 6 string guitar and i found one for under 300 bucks so im like Score
I totally gotcha. :) I hope you’re satisfied with your purchase Steven 👍 Congratulations!! If you’re looking for a better 6 string as well I could give you a ton of recommendations and I’d be happy to help out in terms of what You’re looking for 😁. Do you have any videos of you playing bass?
La del brazo la tengo mas abajo por que se crea un movimiento oscilatorio mayor en la cuerda y la del puente mas arriba por que esta mas rígida en esa parte pero no tan pegada por que puede sonar saturada,es cuestion de checar el sonido,tambien las tengo ladeadas,mas cerca de lado delgado y mas arriba de lado mas grueso pero equilibradas.
Meshuggah is a progressive metal band from Sweden. Ihsahn is a solo artist from Norway. He’s most known from his work in Emperor, but uses 8s in his solo stuff. :)
@@coreymcnaught oh okay. Yeah Ihsahn is an amazing musician. Love the way he composes. Check out his album “After.” Some songs from it use 8 strings creatively.
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I have the exact same one. 2 years now, and no complaints, whatsoever. Great video!
Just got one for my band. Turns out now my singer sings in drop c, so i use that alongside my 7th string tune to G and 8 at F. Love this 8.
Awesome!! :)
That's one sick guitar! Great for the price too.
Putrid Abomination Thanks man! Yeah it’s definitely not a bad price for a beginner 8 string.
Great review. I didn't even know it had that truss rod cover when I sold it. 7/10 is about right for what it costs. I do think the scale length is a bit short for an 8 string.
Jessica Cottrell Thanks so much! For sure. I wish it was multi scale but it’s whatever :) It’ll do for the time being 😁🎸
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial if you want to spend 150usd more, ibanez offers an actually awesome multiscale 8 string that has no business being that cheap
@@herberthooverfeetpics4595 which guitar is it
@@smokeclouds6048ibanez rgms8, it’s 699.99
I bought it used. Compared to dimarzio humbuckers. The ibanez pickups lacked alot in comparison. The string was awfully high. Action was high. I spent time on doing intonation and it needed alot... Alsow the Googling on related issues. Alot of the same. The chair should be moved 1-2mm more back or different chair. Some cut the screws. Its recommended to swap the chiar pickup to a dimarzio one. Cost 150.
Yeah it definitely wasn't setup the best. That is for sure. I bet this thing would be spectacular if a luthier were to improve the fretwork and with upgraded pickups. I love Dimarzios!
yessss you called it, john petrucci got a signature 8 string
Yeah Im really pumped! Not sure if I'll get one, but Im thinking a Strandberg 8 as a cheaper alternative.
Can’t wait for some DJENT!
Been watching a bunch of reviews on this guitar seeing its one of the cheapest 8 strings to get, was interested in one for a bit and you and couple others definitely sold me on this , I'm hopefully expecting this to arrive in a couple of weeks , my 1st ever 8 string 😊 ( i also ordered my first ever 7 string too, a Jackson Dinky, believe it was JS227 or something like that and soon in a couple days ill be ordering my first 5 string bass lol an Ibanez.) Going all in this holiday on some of the heavier songs that i wanted to learn for a while like Korn Meshuggah etc lol. Can't wait till all 3 of these arrive. You're playing was awesome btw , that riff on Demiurge by Meshuggah that you played in the beginning of the demo is what definitely sold me on this , sounded nearly like the record. I'm planning that to be one of the first songs that i learn on an 8 string guitar
Oh sick! Glad I could help! Thanks for watching! :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial thank you for the awesome demo/review 🤟🤟
@@thehunter7422 you’re very welcome man! Im really glad I could help. My bad I didn’t get back to you sooner replying :)
11 months later and what are you’re thoughts ?? I’m considering picking one up for myself lol
@jethrobrancato5623 I wish I get to play it more often lol but for the time I spent with it honestly it's actually pretty damn good. I recommend it😊
Love the Meshuggah riffs haha. Do you ultimately like the scale length or would you prefer a longer one
I honestly would prefer a multi scale for an 8 string. The long 28 inch is too long for the high strings for my preference.
Yes id like a multiscale as well
@@mathprodigy Whenever I upgrade to a better 8, I’d like to get an Aristides or a Schecter multi scale 🎸
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial that would be sweet. Id like a Strandberg too. Even wouldn't be opposed to an Agile.
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial yo i thought the rg8 had only 27inch scale?
Hello and thank you for this video :)
I just bought the guitar and still need to replace the strings. I have a problem with the volume knob ; too close to the bridge pickup. I'll have to get use to it as well as the 8 strings but I think it might be a pain in the neck for some ;)
Anyway, cool review ! Keep it up !
Thanks so much for watching! Appreciate the support! :)
I just want to hear the clean tones :(
Who plays an 8 string for clean tones
@@Snavels Javier Reyes crying frantically in the corner of the room...
For metalheads we need more extra string for heavy riffs not clean
@@Snavelsever heard of Sleep Token?
@@nauri8138 yes, it was a joke
I bought on the other day and my guitar tec at KSM music 🎶in Logan Utah saying this guitar is better than my schecter demand 7 seven string guitar and it really is its passive and no nine volt battery is needed and it stays in tune very well 🙂my friend calls this guitar the storm trooper
That’s awesome!! I love to hear guitar stories like this one. Not sure if I tried a demand series by Schecter but I love both Schecter and Ibanez 😁🎸
That’s funny you mention stormtrooper because Mick Thomson (Slipknot) calls his white Jackson the stormtrooper 😅🤣
Did you switch the strings out or this is with the stock strings?
Considering this review was done 4 years ago, It's very tough for me to remember to be exact. I bought the instrument used at the time, but I no longer own it. I want to say I did change the strings out right before I filmed this video, but not 100% certain. Hope that answers your question. :)
Cheers man! I’m definitely going to get this 8 string.
Thanks for watching! Im glad I could help you! :) Merry Christmas!!
Youve probably already heard this, but the god of 8 string is Tosin Abasi. If you want to take your playing to the next level, go look at that guy. His musical style is incredibly creative and his technique is both innovative and highly professional.
Also, Javier Reyes is a great 8 string player too. Just check them out, you wont regret it.
As for the cover request, I would love to see you do Point To Point by Animals As Leaders and especially Tessitura.
Peace man✌
Hey man, I am familiar with those two guitarists! I met Tosin once a few years ago! Extremely talented guitarist and super nice guy too. I see why many have recommended him. I’ve known of him since 2013. 🙂👍
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial Maximum cool factor achieved 😎
The most innovative 8 string player ever is Steph carpenter come on
Just kidding
@@barstow_ justin lowe
I played the same guitar but with an evertune. Amazing
As far as just trying out an 8 string, you can go to your local guitar center and give it a go. For an additional $200 saved up, you can get the Schecter Omen 8 and it's substantially better IMO
Honestly it probably is. I wouldn’t doubt it 👍
So my main instrument is drums and I’ve been playing guitar for a year and a bit and I’ve been wanting to get an 8 string for a few months but I don’t take guitar very serious I just like to write my own songs and do all the instruments but thanks for this review I think I will be picking one up
Yeah if you're wanting a first 8 string or one just to have it is a great start I will say. Do you post drum covers? Overall, Im glad you found this video helpful as I greatly appreciate it! :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial yeah I need to get my audio interface but I have some recording with my Yamaha ead10 but I love your style of playing you shred
Great video! Idk why, but your first 2 tries sounded a lot more distorted than I expected and Idk if that has to do with the pickups or not. Otherwise, this is another excellent video.
Rebecca's Sweet Music Thank you! Honestly, I think it has to do with the low tuning. I was tuned to F which does carry weight when riffing on the low strings (increasing the output) because I pretty much used the same settings on the same kemper profile on other reviews 🙂
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial Ah! That could be why I feel like I'm hearing a lot more bass.
Nice video and review dude! If this is not a good one at all, which 8 strings budget guitar do you recommend?
Honestly I havent tried out a bunch of 8 strings in the $400 price range but I would suggest saving another 200 bucks and get a used Ibanez Iron Label 8 or a Schecter 8 of some sort with aftermarket pickups. The jackson Slat 8 is good too! You can usually find these all from 500-700 used generally speaking. I’ll keep researching my friend 👍 Thanks for watching!
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial wow that was very very useful my friend! I'll keep this in mind. Thank you so much for this.
Oh my pleasure. If You have any more guitar related questions ask me anytime 👍😁
Just so happened to buy one about 2 weeks ago and I love it nice Git-fiddle
What stings/ tunings are you using I’m still figuring that out as this is my first 8 as well
Oh nice! Congratulations! I hope you like it! :)
I’m in F standard 8 string tuning. I was using ernie ball strings :) if you enjoyed the video, be sure to subscribe! I will be doing some amplifier reviews and more guitar covers in the next coming weeks. Thanks so much for watching! :)
Thanks for the fast response! Your playing is excellent!
Cody Lane oh my pleasure man! Thank you! I’m glad to hear you like my guitar playing 🎸🙂
I hope your audio quality in your newer vids is better than this. I was just stopping by cuz I wanted to check out an RG8 real quick.
Thank you for stopping by to watch. I hope I gave some useful info regarding the RG8 in this video. As for the audio quality, this was during my first year as a RUclipsr so I've definitely been evolving my channel day by day. :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial I definitely haven't heard anybody call that headstock shape, "the butterfly," before lol; is that something you just said or do more people actually call it that. I dig it & would like to also call it that, but if that's not a thing other people do it'll just be confusing lol
Also, what tuning are you in? F-Bb-Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb, low to high? Even with the "normal" strings tuned down to that, I don't think I could do any bends like you did given the longer scale length; you def caught me off guard lol
Keep on evolving man!!
@@BaldPerspective it is a term ive heard plenty of times for headstocks with 3+3 or 4+4 design. Yes for some of it i was tuned a half step. Not gonna lie, it was a chore bending on it when tuned in standard haha. Thanks for the kind words!! Will do :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial I probs wouldn't even be able to bend on that tuned to Eb lol; stay metal bro!!
On the cusp of ordering this and your review is the first thing I saw as I searched on Google.
I already have a reliable Ibanez 6 string and a great ESP/LTD 7 string. Going to pick this one as my first 8 string. Mostly because I love Ibanez's RG shape but I'm also liking the low end growl this thing has. I'll be using it to play Meshiggah and After the Burial songs
Go for it! It’s not a bad option for a starter 8 string especially if you are very comfortable on the RGs in general. It’ll definitely suit your uses! Good luck and thanks for watching!! Glad I could help :)
Great video!!
MrGrayhenry Henry thank you! :)
2:18 Yeah Meshuggah 🤘🏽
"Tuners are better than nothing" hahahaha
U need to buy a 24 & 3/4 scale length guitar...
Paul Daskal I actually do have one. I have an Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro. If you want me to demo or review it, let me know 😁
U rule brother keep it up
JP did indeed go to an 8
He sure did! I still have to do a video talking more about it since the new album came out! I’ve sold that 8 string since time has passed so I now need to get a decent 8 string to learn the one song he did on the new album :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial im actually about to buy that 8 string tomorrow lol, i mostly play bass and im not very happy with my 6 string guitar and i found one for under 300 bucks so im like
Score
I totally gotcha. :) I hope you’re satisfied with your purchase Steven 👍 Congratulations!! If you’re looking for a better 6 string as well I could give you a ton of recommendations and I’d be happy to help out in terms of what You’re looking for 😁. Do you have any videos of you playing bass?
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial i dont really have a means to do video recording most of my videos were just stupid shit i could upload from my ps4
@@steveng6721 No problem. I thought I’d give you my support in case you we’re starting a channel with bass covers 😁👍👍
Never ever ever tuch the truss rod? !!! what the hell are you talking about.
I didn’t say I never ever touch the truss rod. I said the truss rod cover makes it easier to be able to adjust it. :)
02:18 Demiurrrrrge
Just hammer on the 13th fret and you got djent
Alguien sabe si es normal que una de las pastilla este más arriba que la otra (casi tocando las cuerdas)
La del brazo la tengo mas abajo por que se crea un movimiento oscilatorio mayor en la cuerda y la del puente mas arriba por que esta mas rígida en esa parte pero no tan pegada por que puede sonar saturada,es cuestion de checar el sonido,tambien las tengo ladeadas,mas cerca de lado delgado y mas arriba de lado mas grueso pero equilibradas.
Nice
You’ve been inspired by who? and Meshuggah? E Sean? What’s that?
Meshuggah is a progressive metal band from Sweden. Ihsahn is a solo artist from Norway. He’s most known from his work in Emperor, but uses 8s in his solo stuff. :)
@@AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial I know/love Meshuggah, I had just never heard of Ihsahn, thanks!
@@coreymcnaught oh okay. Yeah Ihsahn is an amazing musician. Love the way he composes. Check out his album “After.” Some songs from it use 8 strings creatively.