Essential Information About the "Ibanez RGDMS8" Guitar
- Multiscale 27.2"-25.5" for ideal low string tension and natural playing comfort on the high strings.
- Fishman Fluence Modern pickups (Alnico neck/Ceramic bridge) with push/pull voicing and Coil-Tap to switch from modern high output to sharp clear tones.
- Wizard III 5-piece maple/walnut neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard: speed, precision, attack, and sustain.
- Mono-Rail bridge + Gotoh MG-T locking tuners: exemplary tuning stability and maximum string separation.
Ibanez's Multiscale RGD, Designed for Low Tunings
Designed for musicians who utilize extended ranges, the RGDMS8 carries the "RGD" DNA (sharp ergonomics, clear high fret access) and adds a multiscale neck for perfect intonation and tighter response on the low strings. The nyatoh body delivers rich mids while the Macassar ebony provides clear attack and precise articulation, both in the studio and on stage.
Who Is It For and What For?
Ideal for
intermediate to expert guitarists playing modern metal, djent, prog, deathcore, or ambient textures on eight strings. The multiscale maintains clarity in low tunings, and the Fishman electronics offer a palette ranging from cutting high-gain to crystalline, dynamic arpeggios.
Sound
The
Fluence Modern Alnico (neck) /
Fluence Modern Ceramic (bridge) pair covers a wide spectrum: tight lows, present mids, and bright highs. The
push/pull volume pot switches between two voicings (modern attack with high output or a more transparent and smooth tone). The
Coil-Tap switch adds single-coil inspired colors for snappy cleans and percussive rhythms. The
nyatoh + ebony combination, the
Mono-Rail bridge (string isolation), and the
Gotoh MG-T tuners ensure sustain, precision, and impeccable tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Gig bag Ibanez IGB540-BK (fitted to the series dimensions).
- Hard case Ibanez MR350C for rigid protection during transport.
- Strings D'Addario EXL120-7 + .065 (gauges .009-.065) to maintain factory tuning and multiscale tension.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: nyatoh
- Hardware finish: gold
Neck
- Type: Wizard III-8 Multi Scale, 5-piece maple/walnut neck
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, "White Step off-set dot" inlays
- Frets: Jumbo (24)
- Multiscale scale length: 27.24"-25.51" / 692-648 mm
- Nut width: 2.17" / 55 mm
- Width at 24th fret: 3.15" / 80 mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 0.79" / 20 mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 0.85" / 21.5 mm
- Radius: 15.75" / 400 mm
Hardware
- Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Rail, string spacing 0.43" / 10.8 mm
- Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking
Electronics
- Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Alnico (active)
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic (active)
- Controls: 1 volume (Fishman push/pull voicing), dedicated Coil-Tap switch
- Selector: 3-position blade switch
Miscellaneous
- Number of strings: 8
- Factory tuning: 1 D#, 2 A#, 3 F#, 4 C#, 5 G#, 6 D#, 7 A#, 8 F
- Installed strings: D'Addario EXL120-7 + .065 (gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065)
- Recommended gig bag: IGB540-BK
- Recommended case: MR350C
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