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  1. 2wheel_Ted

    NGR Newbie - Diving In Head First

    Hi, all. I’m new here as well to any guitar with more than 6 strings (the Oud doesn’t really count since most of those are doubled notes). My intro to guitar was in the early 80s and I was a rock/metal/punk enthusiast into the 90s. Like the rest of my headbanger friends, I listened to and...
  2. Ginnungagap

    Pain in thumb of fretting hand playing an 8 string

    Greetings all, I recently just a month ago purchased an Ibanez RGIR28FE 8 string with a 27" scale, and I am having quite a few issues with pain, some of which I was able to overcome. Firstly I was having wrist issues, I was able to solve this by sitting in proper classical posture by keeping...
  3. Narvic57

    (Soon to be) NGD: Red Layer Guitars Juggernaut

    Well... very soon I'll be in possession of a Red Layer Guitars Juggernaut 8 strings. I actually win it thanks to a giveaway he did via a crowdfunding to get to NAMM. So I end up with a boutique guitar for the steep price of... 50€. I'm not the best guitar player in the world but I sure am the...
  4. K

    Multi Scale Guitar Help

    I'm currently in the process of planning a guitar build. An 8 string, 28"-25.5" multi scale. I want to go headless, and I'm having a hard time finding a bridge system for this guitar. Does anyone know where'd I could get one or order a custom one?
  5. P

    NGD Neko OF8 just arrived

    Some of you guys may have been following my ngd incoming post about Neko guitars OF8 headless model. Today it finally arrived and I'm more than stoked. It's been built amazingly for that price! The neck is just so damn comfy and the fret job is great too. It weighs about 1,1 kg without...
  6. P

    Neko Guitars o8 headless model

    Hello there fellow 8stringers and ERG lovers! I've been talking too a company called Neko guitars for quite a long time now coz i wanted them to build an 8 string version of their ouroborus headless model which was only available as 7 string version. Until now. The company provides affordable...
  7. M

    NGD! Lepsky S8 Cyclone

    Howdy, everybody! :wavey: I had never owned an 8 string guitar before I got this babe, nor had I played one, so this was a 100% surprise for me... that proved to be a really awesome axe. : ) Specs: Body: white ash; Neck: through body, 5pc hard maple/wenge; Fretboard: ebony with no inlays...
  8. D

    NGD Ibanez RGIX28feqm

    Got this baby for about 2 weeks ago and this is by far the best i have tried for the price :hbang: The build quality is really nice and the EMGs really provides me with a great sound. Im thinking however on changing the pups in the future to either BKP och some SD but havent decided on to which...
  9. U

    Suggestions for a first 8 string

    Hey everybody, I'm a 7 string player and I've briefly thought about getting an 8 string. In the last few days I've seriously considered getting one. Previously I thought about upgrading the pickups in my Schecter 7 and then getting another 7, but I may go all out and save for great pickups as...
  10. G

    NGD - Ibanez RGA8 w Dimarzios

    Hey guys. I've been a forum stalker for a while, trying to figure out what gear I wanted, and I finally bought and finished up my RGA8. I loaded it with Dimarzio D Activators and CTS 500k Pots, and a couple of pics for you all: If you'd like some more pictures, or have any questions at all...
  11. mr_ormus777

    NGD DC800 #2 Figured Claro Walnut Content :)

    Got my 2nd Carvin DC800 today, totally blown away again, absolutely love her, here's a link to the unboxing video Rodrigo Tabare' - DC800 #2 unboxing - YouTube Here's some pics from Carvin BBS: Carvin.com BBS :: View topic - NGD DC800 #2 Figured Claro Walnut Content :) Specs: FW -...
  12. DaethedralXiphos7FX

    ERG Help? Ibanez Custom/Clone 8-string

    Okay, so to start off, I know it's virtually impossible to get endorsed by Ibanez or get a custom in the US. So I need help or advice on getting a custom Xiphos. I know Ibanez discontinued their 7 string model, :nuts: but I'm looking for an 8 string custom. If there were some custom builders out...
  13. K

    First post and Ethnomusicological Research

    Hi folks, after being a long time lurker here under a different name I have finally decided make a post. I have been reading about 7 and 8 string guitars for a while on here and have decided to make my final research project for University about them. I study Ethnomusicology (big, fancy word for...
  14. Blackheim

    BKPs:Aftermath's or Coldsweats? Which you prefer the most?

    Hi everyone, This is my first thread here and I wanted your opinion in the choice of the pickups I will use for my Ran Crusher 8 String custom, I hope order it to the end of this year/beginning of 2012... I visited BareKnuckles page and I was amazed by the Aftermath pups (Misha chose those...
  15. W

    Favorite ERG companies

    Hi I'm new to ss.org and instead of starting a small war over guitar companies by asking what the best ERG guitar company/ies is/are I have decided to slightly lower the argumentation by instead asking for your involvement in listing your favorite ERG companies, so, you know... go fucking crazy...
  16. TheDjentlman

    Favorite ERG Guitarists?

    A few of mine: Tosin Abasi(animals as Leaders) and Josh Travis(The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza) I'd like to hear some of yours to expand my musical arsenal :D


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