Ibanez RG8. New Budget 8-string.

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

The bridge on the RGA8 I tried felt pretty good. Makes me want to consider buying floyd equipped guitars because of how nice it felt. It just sounded awful is all.

I wouldn't blame it on the bridge...

 

[Robby the Robot]

I wouldn't blame it on the bridge...

I didn't mean to blame it on the bridge. I probably should've said it sounded terrible because the pickups (and setup at the local shop) were terrible.

 

[requiemsoup]

I like how it feels. I think it also looks pretty cool. I just don't think it's worth the hassle- or the risk of the anchor screw/bushing popping out of the body. I like my string-through hipshot-style bridges.

That's what really drew me away from them at first. Especially when I read that some 2228's had the same problem. Supposedly they fixed it with the 2011 RGA8's.
But I'm a fixed bridge type of dude too. The FX 8 bridges are an exception though

 

[Brohoodofsteel75]

On Ibanez rules the FX 8 bridges are $315!
A bit expensive, but i get why.
I'll definitely be getting one of the Floyd 8's when they come out instead. I'm gonna re-profile the neck on the RG8 when i get it. It'll be a perfect 2228 neck! (Just without the "Prestige" sticker.)

IBANEZ RULES!! - PARTS FOR SALE

 

[Brohoodofsteel75]

I never tried one, but I LOVE the feel of my Floyd Rose, especially for palm muting. I take it they feel pretty similar?

Yep it's pretty close, I love them for palm muting too. The FX 8 has a bit more of a rounded feel to it. I would take the floyd 8 over the Ibanez bridge any day.

 

[oniduder]

finally a bridge that makes sense for the eight string on an ibanez, i'm buying one soon as money falls out me bum bum

 

[willis7452]

I hope this is real I've wanted an Ibanez 8 that has a regular RG body for so long!

 

[mr_rainmaker]

so tagged.

 

[rythmic_pulses]

Ibanez.... You finally won me over.....

This is what I've been waiting for, no double locking BS, just a simple setup and 27" scale, damn I want one now.....

 

[7stringDemon]

Man, am I the only one who thinks that the FX Edge is the greatest invention since the Tremol-No (and sliced bread before that)?

I loved the fixed Lo-Pro on my old MTM1. But I have used an FX Edge III-8 before and it can be great if you're careful! But think about it. It's a fixed bridge with a locking nut and fine tuners that LOOKS and feels like a trem! It's perfect!

 

[Decipher]

Man, am I the only one who thinks that the FX Edge is the greatest invention since the Tremol-No (and sliced bread before that)?

I loved the fixed Lo-Pro on my old MTM1. But I have used an FX Edge III-8 before and it can be great if you're careful! But think about it. It's a fixed bridge with a locking nut and fine tuners that LOOKS and feels like a trem! It's perfect!

You're not the only one, I fucking love it too. I only wish Ibanez had a 7 string available with that bridge system.

 

[Tom Drinkwater]

It looks like this RG8 would be a good candidate for a piezo mod.

 

[devolutionary]

It looks like this RG8 would be a good candidate for a piezo mod.

Precisely what I have been thinking actually. As part of a full mod kit on a white RG8;
- Black Pickguard
- D-Activators
- Ghost system

 

[7stringDemon]

Precisely what I have been thinking actually. As part of a full mod kit on a white RG8;
- Black Pickguard
- D-Activators
- Ghost system

My mockup was similar to this. W/B/W pickguard, D-Activator 8's, graphite saddles, graphite but, locking tuners (I forgot which ones fit in Ibanez's) and a DEEP cutaway on the lower horn and heel.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Are there any production RG2228 pickguards yet, anyway?

 

[7stringDemon]

Are there any production RG2228 pickguards yet, anyway?

Guess no one's going to answer. I was hoping someone else would. I hate posting too much in one thread

But as of right now, there are a couple who will make custom ones. That's about it though. And the ones who are making them, are doing it for the original RG2228 and not the RG2228A.

 

[FireInside]

Just a heads up that AMS has these now too. Seems pretty legit.

Ibanez RG8 8-String Electric Guitar at AMS

 

[BangandBreach]

I'm gonna buy the shit out of that if it's a real thing.

 

[Forrest_H]

Just a heads up that AMS has these now too. Seems pretty legit.

Ibanez RG8 8-String Electric Guitar at AMS

It's still not on the Ibanez page, but this raises my hopes a little bit.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Just a heads up that AMS has these now too. Seems pretty legit.

Ibanez RG8 8-String Electric Guitar at AMS

AMS and zZounds are the same. They operate as two different companies but share inventory.