Legator Ninja N8FSS BK
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Legator
Ninja N8FSS BK
Product Info
Article Number:
605293
Brand:
Legator
Model:
Ninja N8FSS BK
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ninja N8FSS BK is a solid, purpose-built 8-string for modern players. It’s got a powerful, defined sound thanks to the active pickups and a surprisingly playable neck. If you’re diving into extended-range metal or progressive rock and want a dependable instrument without a premium price tag, this is a great option.
Product Description
- Legator Ninja N8FSS BK
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Richlite
- Offset rings fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 mm - 406 mm (12"-16")
- Multi-scale: 673 - 699 mm (26.5" - 27.5")
- Nut: Graph Tech
- 24 stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Two active Legator Aftershock humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-way switch
- Legator brass fixed bridge
- Legator locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Richlite fingerboard offers a smooth, consistent playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • Active Legator Aftershock pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone ideal for metal and progressive genres.
- • Compound radius fingerboard enhances playability, allowing comfortable chording and effortless soloing.
- • Brass fixed bridge provides stable tuning and contributes to a focused, resonant tone.
CONS
- • Mahogany body, while warm, can make the guitar somewhat heavy for extended playing sessions.
- • Active pickups require a power source and may limit versatility for players seeking a vintage tone.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent sustain of a set-neck design.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Richlite
Pickups
Legator Aftershock Active Humbuckers
Scale Length
673 - 699 mm (26.5" - 27.5")
Frets
24 Stainless Steel
Bridge
Legator Brass Fixed Bridge
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Richlite is smoother and more consistent than ebony, offering a slightly more modern feel. It’s a bit less resonant, which can lead to a tighter, more controlled low-end response.
Yes, they are standard humbucker size and easily swapped. Common alternatives include Bare Knuckle, Seymour Duncan, or EMG pickups, depending on your desired tone profile.
A slightly heavier gauge string set is generally recommended for 8-strings to maintain proper tension across the longer scale lengths; Ernie Ball, D'Addario, and DR Strings are all good choices.
