Legator - Ghost X 8-string Multi-scale Galaxy + Housse

The Legator Ghost X 8-string Multi-scale Galaxy immediately asserts its physical presence with its ash body, a wood chosen for its straight resonance and ability to handle the lowest frequencies without crushing. Under the hand, the poplar burr top with its Galaxy finish offers a visual relief that fades into the background in favour of playing comfort.

You can immediately feel the stability of the five-ply neck, a blend of wenge and maple, a structure designed never to move, no matter how hard you play the eight strings.

As soon as you place your fingers on the ebony Pale Moon fingerboard, the fan-fret system really comes into its own. The switch from a 26.5-inch pitch in the treble to a 28-inch pitch in the bass keeps the tension on the eighth string firm, avoiding the 'slack' effect that we dread on low tunings.

This means you can attack progressive metal riffs with surgical precision, while the 24 stainless steel frets offer perfect glide for fast solos.

The sound, captured by Fishman Fluence Modern pickups, is crystal-clear. The voice selection system allows you to switch between organic, dynamic grain and a cutting attack, while the Tesi stop button allows you to integrate dry rhythmic cuts in the middle of a phrase.

In the dark, the Luminlay key and side markers guide every hand movement without hesitation. It's a raw tool, tailor-made for those looking to sculpt complex sonic textures, from modern jazz to the densest distortion.