Let the RG8 Mods begin...

[M3CHK1LLA]

you guys may have seen this vid in another thread, but i wanted to post it here so you could hear the differences in sd's 8 string model pups.

skip to 6:28...they demo the pegasus, nazgul, distortion, invader & blackout bridge pups. more possibilities for the rg8

 

[Igotsoul4u]

I'm about to restring my RG8 with DR 10-75. How was the neck adjustment for any guys that went to heavier strings from the factory setup? I am also going to be tuning down a half step for most of the time so it might not even matter so much.

also, im looking under the rod cover and it looks weird. Is it a special wrench or something? doesn't look like a hex key.

 

[Igotsoul4u]

I threw the .75 on and holy crap is that the perfect gauge for bending and sustain. The tuning peg was a little tight. I am going to put the rest on later. stoked.

 

[GBH14]

Can someone please do me a quick favor?

Can you please measure the body of the guitar? I just need the length and width of the body, not the depth. Thanks!!

 

[FromTheMausoleum]

Uummmmm, i work for a pickup maker and deal with Mojo on a weekly basis... They barely have any 7-string pickup parts, they have NO 8-string stuff.

Mojotone EMG Style 2-Hole Mount Soapbar Bass Pickup Cover Black (5 String)

These..

 

[BrailleDecibel]

I threw the .75 on and holy crap is that the perfect gauge for bending and sustain. The tuning peg was a little tight. I am going to put the rest on later. stoked.

I'm rocking a .10-.66 +.80 on mine, and it definitely seems (at least to me) that the RG8 responds really well to the heavier strings, as the strings I have on mine play like a dream, and nail the feel I want for both F# and drop E.

 

[Igotsoul4u]

I was intitially going to go with an .80, but i was worried it wouldn't fit in the bridge or tuners

 

[FireInside]

It will fit the bridge just fine but for the tuner you will either have to unwind the string or drill the hole out (super easy though).

 

[GBH14]

Can someone please do me a quick favor?

Can you please measure the body of the guitar? I just need the length and width of the body, not the depth. Thanks!!

No one who owns an RG8 has a tape measure?

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

No one who owns an RG8 has a tape measure?

if someone doesnt get you the info soon, i'll invest in a tape measure for ya...

 

[Marv Attaxx]

Recorded a little soundtest with EMG 808X. At drop C
Awesome pickups
https://soundcloud.com/marvattaxx/waking-giants
Still waiting for professional pickguards...

 

[M3CHK1LLA]

Recorded a little soundtest with EMG 808X. At drop C
Awesome pickups
https://soundcloud.com/marvattaxx/waking-giants
Still waiting for professional pickguards...

thx for the sound clip...was br00tals



as for the pick guard, did you see this thread:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/244787-rg8-pickguard-thread.html

 

[Konfyouzd]

So I guess I'm the only asshole rockin' a freakin' 90 as my lowest string...

 

[Marv Attaxx]

thx for the sound clip...was br00tals



as for the pick guard, did you see this thread:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/244787-rg8-pickguard-thread.html

Thanks man
I don't think I could make one myself though
I suck at crafting stuff haha.
Used an 80 string for this clip (which I usually use for drop e). It's floppy but definitely usable, especially for sludgy stuff.
I'm thinking about using thicker strings and making drop c my standard tuning. Love the sound!

 

[Hybrid138]

So I guess I'm the only asshole rockin' a freakin' 90 as my lowest string...

I'm considering going that big. 82 isn't cutting it for me.

 

[Khai H8drusH]

Guys, mods on my RG8L (pics inside)

Link : http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/extended-range-guitars/246361-ngd-rg8l-pickguard-n-info-whr-2-order.html#post3685503

 

[shanerct]

To all of you who installed the Hipshot fixed bridge on the RG8, which size did you use .125 or .175 and how does it play after? After speaking with Hipshot they said if i needed the extra string height to go with .175. So I'm guessing there may be some players preference involved but i still wanted to get the feedback of people who have successfully swapped bridges.

 

[cakejetski]

It's New Guitar Day everyone!
I opted for the RG8 in White.

Feels great and plays well. Just finished conditioning the fretboard and changing strings to 8,10-52,66 for tuning ADGCfadg, GDGCfadg, and GCGCfadg. I'm not digging the bridge pickup much on the lowest string, but other than that it sounds great. Even at A I get little to no crunch with my usual patches, but string size could be contributing to that. Maybe I'll be picking up a D Activator soon to help the tone.

I plan on Whiting out the body soon. White pickup covers would be awesome, and maybe white knobs and switch too. Hopefully locking tuners will be coming at some point as well. Anyone know where to find pickup covers in white? I've only seen black so far.

Anyway, here it is. No mods yet, but they'll be coming soon!

 

[AnnihilateThis]

I'm looking to refinish my RG8, but am unsure how to remove the metal pieces that hold the ball of the string on the back of the guitar. Anybody have any ideas?

 

[Not The Same as Yours]

I'm looking to refinish my RG8, but am unsure how to remove the metal pieces that hold the ball of the string on the back of the guitar. Anybody have any ideas?

Get a nail that fits the top hole and carefully punch them out from there. They are expected to came out easily.