Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale
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Ibanez
RGMS8-BK Multiscale
Product Info
Article Number:
429635
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
RGMS8-BK Multiscale
Category:
Fanfret Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RGMS8-BK is a serious 8-string that's surprisingly accessible. It’s built for players wanting extended range capabilities with a comfortable, modern feel – perfect for metalheads, progressive rockers, and anyone exploring lower tunings. The fan fret design really shines here, making those lower strings playable without sacrificing clarity.
Product Description
- Ibanez RGMS8-BK Multiscale
- 8-String electric guitar
- Body: Nyatoh
- 5-Stripe neck: Maple / walnut
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- Neck profile: Wizard II-8
- 24 Fanned / fanned jumbo frets
- Multi-scale scale: 648 - 692 mm
- Nut width: 55 mm
- Pickups: 2 Array-8 MS humbuckers
- Mono-Rail Bridge
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Nyatoh body offers surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Wizard II-8 neck provides Ibanez's signature effortless, fast playability.
- • Array-8 MS pickups deliver high-output, modern metal and progressive tones.
- • Mono-Rail bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability under heavy use.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while good, isn't as premium as mahogany or alder.
- • Multiscale design might require a slight adjustment for players used to traditional guitars.
- • The wider 55mm nut width demands a bit of getting used to for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Array-8 MS Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 - 692 mm
Frets
24 Fanned / Fanned Jumbo
Bridge
Mono-Rail
Weight
8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fan fret allows for optimized string tension across all 8 strings, resulting in a more even feel and improved intonation compared to a straight neck.
While high-output, the Array-8 pickups offer surprising versatility – they handle djent, progressive rock, and even some heavier blues styles with a thick, articulate tone.
Jatoba is a harder wood, so it's quite durable, but it can be slightly more prone to chipping if you aggressively dig in with your fretting hand - proper maintenance helps.
