The RGDMS8 is an eight string RGD series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in late 2022 as part of the Axion Label line. It is produced in Indonesia. For 2023 it became one of the initial models of the Axe Design Lab series.
The RGDMS8 is a multi scale model featuring fanned frets with a 27.2" (692mm) scale length at the eighth string and a 25.5" (628mm) scale length at the first string. The equalized string tension this design allows contributes to a more "alive" tone while the fanned fret layout provides an ergonomic platform for the player's hand as it moves up and down the neck facilitating speed and comfort. The RGD series guitars have a body based on the RG series but with special bevels and deep scoop cuts in the horns.
In addition to the multi scale design the RGDMS8 features a nyatoh body bolted to a maple and walnut neck with a 24-fret Macassar ebony fingerboard with split offset white dot position markers. Components include independently mounted Mono-rail fixed bridges; a pair of active Fishman Fluence humbucking pickups with white covers, a coil-split toggle and a push-pull Fishman voicing toggle on the volume; a plastic nut; and Gotoh MG-T locking tuning machines.
The RGMS8 is a related model with a standard RG series body and Ibanez pickups.
