Ibanez RG8EX-BKF

The Ibanez RG8EX-BKF is an 8-string electric guitar from the RG series, designed for extended-range players who need a powerful low register while maintaining the fast, precise playability associated with the RG platform. It features a 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard II-8 neck, a Meranti body and a Jatoba fretboard with 24 jumbo frets. The 686mm (27") scale length provides increased string tension and improved definition across the eight-string range, making it particularly suitable for modern metal, progressive music and down-tuned styles.

The RG8EX-BKF is equipped with a pair of Ibanez IBZ-8 passive ceramic humbuckers, specifically designed for extended-range guitars. They provide a tight low-end response that remains clear under high-gain settings, making them well suited to heavy rhythm playing and low-register riffs. A straightforward 3-way pickup selector allows selection of the neck, both or bridge pickup, while dedicated volume and tone controls provide simple and practical tonal adjustment.

For reliable performance, the guitar uses an F108 fixed bridge with 10.5mm string spacing, allowing individual string-height adjustment and contributing to stable sustain and intonation. The 55mm nut accommodates all eight strings, while black hardware complements the Black Flat (BKF) finish. The guitar is factory tuned to D#-A#-F#-C#-G#-D#-A#-F and comes fitted with D'Addario EXL120-8 strings.

Key Features

• 8-string RG electric guitar

• Black Flat (BKF) finish

• Meranti body

• 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard II-8 neck

• Jatoba fretboard

• White dot inlays

• 24 jumbo frets

• 686mm / 27" scale length

• 55mm nut width

• 400mm fretboard radius

• IBZ-8 passive ceramic HH pickups

• 3-way pickup selector

• 1 volume and 1 tone control

• F108 fixed bridge

• 10.5mm string spacing

• Black hardware

• Mono-unit output jack

• D'Addario EXL120-8 strings

• Factory tuning: D#-A#-F#-C#-G#-D#-A#-F

• Extended-range design for modern heavy music

Specifications

• Type: 8-String Electric Guitar

• Series: RG

• Model: RG8EX-BKF

• Body Shape / Product Type: RG solid-body electric guitar

• Body: Meranti

• Neck: Wizard II-8, 5-piece Maple/Walnut

• Neck Construction: Bolt-on

• Fretboard: Jatoba

• Inlays: White Dots

• Frets: 24 Jumbo

• Scale Length: 686mm / 27"

• Nut Width: 55mm

• 24th Fret Width: 80mm

• Neck Thickness: 20mm at 1st fret; 21.5mm at 12th fret

• Fretboard Radius: 400mmR

• Neck Pickup: IBZ-8 (H), Passive/Ceramic

• Bridge Pickup: IBZ-8 (H), Passive/Ceramic

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone

• Switching: 3-way pickup selector

• Bridge: F108 Fixed Bridge

• String Spacing: 10.5mm

• Tuners: Ibanez Machine Heads

• Hardware: Black

• Factory Tuning: D#-A#-F#-C#-G#-D#-A#-F

• Strings: D'Addario EXL120-8

• String Gauge: .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054/.065

• Finish / Color: Black Flat (BKF)

• Recommended Case: Ibanez MR500C

• Recommended Gig Bag: Ibanez IGB540-BK

• Accessories: Gig bag included on specified market versions

The Ibanez RG8EX-BKF is a strong choice for guitarists looking for an accessible 8-string platform for modern metal, progressive metal, djent, hard rock and extended-range playing. Its 27" scale, IBZ-8 pickups, fast Wizard II-8 neck and F108 fixed bridge provide tight low-end response, clear articulation and dependable playability.