The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of Metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.
Merging various influences the IBANEZ Standard RG8EX BKF seven string solid body electric offers huge sounds, great playability and magnificent aesthetics that will seduce modern Metal players. Meranti is a durable and available tropical hardwood that originates from Southeast Asia. Its physical properties are similar to Mahogany, making an excellent low-cost substitute for it. Fingerboard is made of Brazilian Cherry / Jatoba. It is a tonewood very similar to Pau Ferro. Its warm tone is tempered by a snappy attack. In between Rosewood and Maple.
Features
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Fast and flat Wizard II 3pc maple neck
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IBZ-8 H-H pickups offer exceptional clarity even under heavy distortion and drive
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Meranti body provides a scooped mid-range with a sweet overtones
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Explore a wider tonal range and aggressive drop tunings to suit any heavy genre
About Ibanez RG8EX BKF Black Flat
Jatoba Fretboard
Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
Mono-unit output jack
The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
F108 Bridge
The F108 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently.
IBZ-8 pickups
IBZ-8 pickups are designed for extended range guitars and deliver a tight low end that handle high-gain settings without losing tonal clarity.
Wizard II 3pc Maple/Walnut Neck
Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players.
Jatoba Fretboard
Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.
Mono-unit output jack
The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
F108 Bridge
The F108 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently.
IBZ-8 pickups
IBZ-8 pickups are designed for extended range guitars and deliver a tight low end that handle high-gain settings without losing tonal clarity.
Wizard II 3pc Maple/Walnut Neck
Ibanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players.
Specifications Ibanez RG8EX BKF Black Flat
Miscellaneous
info_outline Indica-nos o tipo de madeira, acabamento, e curvatura do braço do instrumento.
Neck Type
Wizard II-8 / 5pc Maple/Walnut neck
info_outline Indica-nos quais as madeiras utilizadas no tampo, costas e corpo do instrumento.
Top / Back / Body
Meranti
info_outline Tipo de madeira usada na escala do instrumento.
Fretboard
Jatoba fretboard / White dot inlay
Frets
Jumbo frets
info_outline Número de trastes que a guitarra / instrumento possui. Um maior número de trastes permite ao guitarrista atingir notas mais agudas, sendo o estilo musical do mesmo uma grande influencia nesta escolha.
Number of Frets
24
info_outline A bridge is a device that supports the strings on a stringed musical instrument and transmits the vibration of those strings to another structural component of the instrument.
Bridge
F108
info_outline O espaçamento entre cada corda do instrumento (geralmente medido em mm)
String Space
10.5mm
Neck Pickup
IBZ-8 (H) Passive/Ceramic
Bridge Pickup
IBZ-8 (H) Passive/Ceramic
info_outline Refere-se à afinação de fábrica que a marca do instrumento predefiniu.
Factory Tuning
1D#,2A#,3F#,4C#,5G#,6D#,7A#,8F
Strings
D'Addario® EXL120-7+.065
String Gauge
.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065
info_outline A cor do hardware do instrumento (potenciómetros, seletores, etc).
Hardware Color
Black
Neck Dimensions
Scale
686mm/27"
Width of the neck at the nut
55mm
Width of the neck at the fret position specified
80mm at 24F
Thickness of the neck at the first fret
20mm at 1F
Thickness of the neck at the fret position specified