Ibanez - RGMS8PB-CBS Cosmic Blue Starburst

From Ibanez, the RGMS8PB-CBS wasn't born to blend in. With its 27.2" ⭢ 25.5" multiscale tuning fork, it rebalances string tension to give a surprisingly even bite across all 8 strings, even in the extreme lows. This kind of detail changes everything when you're playing at full speed, especially on the treble, where the hand flows without contorting. You only have to put your fingers on it to realise that comfort isn't just a vague word on a data sheet.

The Wizard III multiscale neck on the RGMS8PB-CBS, by Ibanez, is a launch pad for the most acrobatic solos. With its 5-piece maple/walnut construction, its deliberate finesse and its 24 jumbo frets, it glides along like velvet. And if you like the idea of playing like you're skateboarding downhill, you're almost there.

At the crossroads of style and ingenuity, this RGMS8PB-CBS features a poplar burl top that's as hypnotic as it is structuring. Mounted on a nyatoh body, it creates a solid midrange and bass without ever stifling the highs. The result is a broad, well-articulated sound spectrum and a guitar that doesn't just look at itself. The whole thing is covered in a glossy Cosmic Blue Starburst finish, as sober as a spaceship on parade.

There's nothing gimmicky about the electronics on board the RGMS8PB-CBS: 2 Array 8 MS humbuckers deliver a dense, precise signal, perfect for low tunings. The 5-position selector adds real versatility without detracting from the direct feel of the instrument. Once you've plugged it in, you'll quickly realise that it likes to shake the walls, without sounding like mush.

Even the bridge isn't there for decoration: Ibanez's Mono-Rail provides total string isolation and rock-solid stability. Sustain is extended, harmonics breathe, and every note comes out with the aplomb of a formal statement. You could almost call it architecture, so methodical are the vibrations that flow through it.