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Ibanez RG5328R-LDK - 8 String Guitars

Ibanez RG5328R-LDK

8 String Guitars

$2,412
Nut width 55 mm (2.17") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 430 mm (16.93")
8-String Electric Guitar, Body: Ash, Bolt-on neck: Maple/Wenge, Fingerboard: Rosewood, Fingerboard...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Ibanez A528-CMG - 8 String Guitars

Ibanez A528-CMG

8 String Guitars

$2,251
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 508 mm (20") Strings 8-string
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard:...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Ibanez A528-IPT - 8 String Guitars

Ibanez A528-IPT

8 String Guitars

$2,258
Nut width 48 mm (1.89") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 508 mm (20") Strings 8-string
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Bolt-on 5-piece neck: Maple/Walnut, Fingerboard:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Legator Ninja N8FSS PUR - 8 String Guitars

Legator Ninja N8FSS PUR

8 String Guitars

$1,493
Scale 673 mm (26.5") Frets 24 frets Strings 8-string Body Mahogany body
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple,...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Legator Ninja N8FSS BK - 8 String Guitars

Legator Ninja N8FSS BK

8 String Guitars

$1,493
Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 305 mm (12.01") Strings 8-string Body Mahogany body
8-String Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN LH WH

8 String Guitars

$217
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 673 mm (26.5") Frets 24 frets Fingerboard radius 510 mm (20.08")
8-String Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Body: Poplar, Neck: Bolt-on maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458FFB LH Roasted MultiScale

8 String Guitars

$298
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Left-handed model, Progressive...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458 BK Prog. Series w/Bag

8 String Guitars

$217
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 673 mm (26.5") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.8 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Case - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Case

8 String Guitars

$332
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Bag - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN WH MS w/Bag

8 String Guitars

$252
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.6 AudioFu Score
Jackson JS32-8 Dinky DKA SBK AH - 8 String Guitars

Jackson JS32-8 Dinky DKA SBK AH

8 String Guitars

$526
Scale 673 mm (26.5") Frets 24 frets Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement:...
4.8 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN WH MultiScale - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN WH MultiScale

8 String Guitars

$229
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on maple neck,...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458 BK Progressiv Series - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458 BK Progressiv Series

8 String Guitars

$206
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 673 mm (26.5") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
Harley Benton R-458 BK Progressive Series, 8-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Schecter Damien Platinum 8 SBK - 8 String Guitars

Schecter Damien Platinum 8 SBK

8 String Guitars

$1,148
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 711 mm (27.99") Fingerboard radius 508 mm (20") Strings 8-string
8-String Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Set-in 3-piece maple neck with carbon...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Ibanez RG8EX-BKF - 8 String Guitars

Ibanez RG8EX-BKF

8 String Guitars

$637
Nut width 55 mm (2.17") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Frets 24 frets Strings 8-string
8-String Electric Guitar, RG Series, Body: Meranti, 5-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple / Walnut,...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst - 8 String Guitars

Cort KX508MS II Marina Blue Burst

8 String Guitars

$985
Nut width 56.5 mm (2.22") Strings 8-string Body Okoume body
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, KX Series, Body: Okoume, Top: Poplar, Bolt-on...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Solar Guitars A1.8AAN - 8 String Guitars

Solar Guitars A1.8AAN

8 String Guitars

$1,895
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Frets 24 frets Strings 8-string
8-String Guitar, Alder body, Maple neck, Ebony fretboard, 24 Stainless steel frets, Nut width:...
4.6 AudioFu Score
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 TBB - 8 String Guitars

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 TBB

8 String Guitars

$1,573
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 711 mm (27.99") Strings 8-string Body Mahogany body
8-String Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Quilted maple top, Ebony fretboard,...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Ibanez FTM33-WK Fredrik Thordendal - 8 String Guitars

Ibanez FTM33-WK Fredrik Thordendal

8 String Guitars

$2,366
Nut width 55 mm (2.17") Scale 686 mm (27.01") Frets 22 frets Strings 8-string
8-String Electric Guitar, Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) Signature Model, Body:...
4.7 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB Bundle - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB Bundle

8 String Guitars

$470
Nut width 56.6 mm (2.23") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.6 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB Bundle - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB Bundle

8 String Guitars

$470
Nut width 56.6 mm (2.23") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.3 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458FFB Roasted MultiScale

8 String Guitars

$286
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body Fingerboard Maple fingerboard
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar,...
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN WH Progressive w/Bag - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN WH Progressive w/Bag

8 String Guitars

$217
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 673 mm (26.5") Fingerboard radius 355 mm (13.98") Strings 8-string
4.7 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458BK MS w/Bag - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458BK MS w/Bag

8 String Guitars

$252
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
4.5 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB

8 String Guitars

$458
Nut width 56.6 mm (2.23") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top veneer: Quilted maple, 5-piece...
4.9 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QEB

8 String Guitars

$458
Nut width 56.6 mm (2.23") Fingerboard radius 400 mm (15.75") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top veneer: quilted maple, 5-Piece...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458MN WH Progressive Series - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458MN WH Progressive Series

8 String Guitars

$206
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Scale 673 mm (26.5") Fingerboard radius 355 mm (13.98") Strings 8-string
8-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck:...
4.4 AudioFu Score
Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale - 8 String Guitars

Harley Benton R-458BK MultiScale

8 String Guitars

$229
Nut width 54 mm (2.13") Fingerboard radius 350 mm (13.78") Strings 8-string Body Poplar body
8-String Electric Guitar, Progressive Series, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on maple neck,...
4.8 AudioFu Score

About 8 String Guitars

Eight-string guitars extend the range of standard instruments, offering extended low-end for progressive metal, djent, and experimental genres. They allow for complex chord voicings and wider melodic possibilities, appealing to players seeking a unique sonic palette and expanded creative options. The extended scale length presents unique ergonomic and technical challenges for players.

Best For
Progressive metal djent extended-range tunings studio recording live performance experimental music
What to Look For
Scale length neck profile pickup configuration string spacing hardware quality neck stability fretwork overall ergonomics

8 String Guitars — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Expanded sonic range and low-end capabilities offer unique sounds.
  • Complex chord voicings and wider melodic possibilities are achievable.
  • Offers a distinctive visual aesthetic and stage presence.
  • Can be adapted to various playing styles beyond extreme metal.

CONS

  • Increased string tension demands higher gauge strings and adjustments.
  • Extended scale length can be physically demanding on smaller hands.
  • Higher learning curve compared to standard guitars.
  • Can be unwieldy and less comfortable for some players.

Frequently Asked Questions About 8 String Guitars

Most eight-string guitars utilize a 28.5” scale length, although shorter and longer options exist to adjust string tension and feel.

Due to the increased tension, heavier gauge strings are typically required, impacting playability and potentially necessitating adjustments to truss rod and setup.

While possible, the wider neck and increased string spacing can be challenging; a shorter scale length or careful neck profile selection can help.

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