Ibanez RG852 Electric Guitar, 8-String (with Case)

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Powered by EMG 808 active pickups, this 8-string beast produces ferocious low-end tone that's perfect for chugging and shredding alike.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Basswood body Big, warm midrange tones
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
EMG 808 pickups Punchy and defined tone
Ultra-8 Prestige neck Solid stability; fast, smooth performance

The Ibanez RG852LW features an exotic african black limba capped basswood body, and the renowned Ultra-8 Prestige neck -- constructed of five, glued, solid pieces of maple/wenge -- for absolute rock solid stability and fast, smooth, high-performance playing. Electronics include a pair of US made EMG 808 pickups for a responsive, super-tight low-end with exceptional articulation, plus a 3-way selector switch. The Gibraltar Standard II-8 Bridge, designed for precise intonation adjustment, playing comfort, and great sustain, combine with super smooth Gotoh MG-T locking tuners for superior tuning stability.

As the crown jewel of Ibanez, the Prestige line represents the passion and pride of Japanese luthiery. These guitars, produced exclusively in Japan, have earned worldwide acclaim and respect throughout the industry for their craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Combine this with the classic Ibanez RG design and you have an instrument that truly represents a cornerstone of the Ibanez legacy.

Features:

- African black limba capped basswood body
- Ultra-8 Prestige neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- US made EMG 808 pickups
- Hard shell case included

- Neck: 27" scale 5pc Maple/ Wenge "Ultra 8"
- Body: Black Limba top/ Basswood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlay: Pearl dot
- Frets: Jumbo w/ Prestige fret edge treatment
- Pickups: EMG 808 (H) neck, EMG 808 (H) bridge
- Tuners: Gotoh MG-T locking
- Bridge: Gibraltar Standard II-8
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
- Strings: D'Addario EXL120-8 Nickel wound
- Factory tuning: 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F
- Accessories: Hard shell case included

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted December 13, 2015 by Michael Cody M in Denver, CO

"AMAZING RG PRESTIGE 8!!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was looking around a long time for the perfect 8 string.. And I finally found it! This guitar is amazing. I know it's a little pricey, but you get what you pay for! The quality of the craftsmanship is top-notch and it plays like a dream. Super thin neck!

Musical Background:

13 Years playing guitar and audio engineering

Musical Style:

Djent
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