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RGA8 BK
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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
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