RGA8

RGA8 BK

The Ibanez RGA8 is an eight-string RGA series electric guitar model introduced in 2010. The RGA8 is the first eight-string RGA model and the second eight-string Ibanez overall, after the RG2228.

Features include a mahogany body, Ibanez made active pickups and a Fixed Edge III-8 bridge. The 27-Inch scale length Wizard II-8 neck has KTS Titanium Reinforcement rods. Special feature is the active EQ switch which activates a mid-cut. For 2011, the body shape is updated with new scoop cuts on the horns.

Other extended range RGA models include the similar seven-string RGA7, the Prestige seven-string RGA427Z and the RGA8QM featuring a Quilted Maple top.

Specifications

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Specifications for RGA8

Model name: RGA8 Year(s) offered: 2010-2013 Sold in: Worldwide Made in: Indonesia Finish(es): BK (Black)
Body Body material: Mahogany Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: FX Edge III-8 Hardware color: Black	Neck Neck type: Wizard II-8 Neck material: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut Scale length: 685.8mm (27") Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: Pearl Dots Frets: 24 / Jumbo	Electronics/ Strings Pickup configuration: HH Bridge pickup: IBZ LoZ8-B Neck pickup: IBZ LoZ8-N Controls: 1 Volume / 3-Way Lever / 1 Active EQ Toggle String gauge (factory): .009 .065 Factory tuning: 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F

About this table

Active EQ

Special feature is the Active EQ controlled with the ON/OFF toggle switch. This EQ allows a bass/treble boost while cuttings mid frequencies.