Today's metal and progressive guitarists rely on the tonal range of a well-crafted 8-string when producing bellowing brutal sounds tuned to Drop Z. The Ibanez Standard RG80F Electric Guitar is another fantastic entry into the world of extended range guitars, pairing highly praised humbuckers with a fast-playing feel to create a roaring machine designed to sonically punish. Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers in the bridge and neck deliver a metallic tone while canceling out unwanted noise, with an additional voicing for each pickup accessible via a mini-toggle switch. The RG80F’s meranti body adds excellent resonance to the guitar, with a bolt-on 5-piece maple/walnut neck delivering exceptional speed and comfort thanks to the Wizard II-8 profile. Playing up and down the rosewood fingerboard feels silky to the touch, and the F108 hardtail bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability. With construction and sonic potential this good, the Ibanez Standard RG80F Electric Guitar is a must-have for your instrument arsenal.