ian14892
Well-Known Member
I didn't want to start a new thread for this, but I had to know...
I had owned a RG7321 in the past and I really liked it. Times were tight at one time, and I had to eventually put it up on Craigslist. I have wanted another ever since.
I have recently started looking at 8's, and this thread has given me major GAS for a RG8. I am thinking that I would like to change the pickups to Dimarzios (never been a big active PU guy), as well as do some other minor tweaks. I'd also like to change the nut, tuners, and saddles.
My question is.. How low can you get the action on the heaviest string? When I got my 7321 it was in BAD playing condition, but with a little spit and polish I had her looking great and playing superbly. I want to explore the 8th string, but I am just curious as to how the less expensive models play, or rather, how they are capable of playing with a proper set up. [I'd try to play one locally, but I have yet to see one in a store here.]
I would also like to know if anyone uses their RG8 to play something other than very heavy -or- progressive music. I am curious how an 8 would fit into other genres of music.
Oh, btw... nice looking RG8's, fellas.
Get proper strings. I'm no expert but I listened to some of the guys here about string tension and I just put a 10-86 set on mine. All the strings intonate very well and have good tension. Whether you play heavy music or not this would be the first thing to do.