[heavy7-665]

i order from my dads freinds shop in vernal,UT only problem is the emg's............................................. ........please i beg for a Meshuggah sig

[Dendroaspis]

[sigh.....] Listen,

I already know what these guitars feel like and want one as much as the rest of you, but this is exactly how companies like Ibby can create a prolonged buzz and build momentum over a longer period of time, which can increase the sales of a potentially iffy marketing proposition like an RG8.

I've been saying they're going to release one sooner or later for quite a while now- for example: I've closely examined the fixed bridge on the Mesh 8's and have a very good understanding of machining, and I'll tell you this - these weren't just hand milled prototypes that were then just sent out for plating, and then put on the guitar. These were way too slick. It costs a LOT of money to gear-up for something like that, and not expect to recoup something by at least doing a limited run, if not a regular model. That's a lot of cash to tool-up for just Marten & Fred's six guitars.

Although I got the smirk & wink deal from Marten, even he can't give me a definitive answer (and trust me, I've bugged him on the phone about it few times).

I do know this though - through my work I've discussed this with the head Canadian rep at Efkay (who also couldn't give me a straight answer), and already made arrangements that IF it's released I will get the first one into Canada. (fingers crossed)
So let's just wait and see.

Crank up the hype machine Ringmaster I'm waitng....

[Nik]

Originally Posted by Elysian

i dunno man i don't think i'd say there was anything shitty about the lead tone on the 27 fret superstrat i built, though i did give the neck pup a 3 way series/split/parallel switch, thus giving options... all it does is make the tone slightly treblier, which imo is a good thing, as a 22 fret neck's neck pickup imo is too bassy and muddy, and 24 fret is only slightly better... but tone is subjective i guess.

I personally add a lot of bass to my lead sound, I feel it adds a lot of warmth and depth to it. As you said, tone is subjective I find that that's a good way to approach Petrucci's lead sound.

Having said that, even if tone wasn't an issue, extra frets would be a gimmick that you use rarely. And if you use it all the time, well, IMO that'd be pretty annoying : /

Now watch this: I'm gonna tie this off-topic tangent we're onto with the main topic. If you want more high notes, just get an 8-string with a high-A

Anyway, what's the date on winter NAMM anyway, cause then we'll know for sure if there's an Ibby 8 in our immediate future... ? It was in January, right?

[Elysian]

Originally Posted by Nik

I personally add a lot of bass to my lead sound, I feel it adds a lot of warmth and depth to it. As you said, tone is subjective I find that that's a good way to approach Petrucci's lead sound.

Having said that, even if tone wasn't an issue, extra frets would be a gimmick that you use rarely. And if you use it all the time, well, IMO that'd be pretty annoying : /

Now watch this: I'm gonna tie this off-topic tangent we're onto with the main topic. If you want more high notes, just get an 8-string with a high-A

Anyway, what's the date on winter NAMM anyway, cause then we'll know for sure if there's an Ibby 8 in our immediate future... ? It was in January, right?

oh i agree, 27 frets is overkill and just annoying, but some people think they need that crap. i can't even use 24 properly, much less 27, or thr 29 on my EC-29 i had...

[OzzyC]

i dont see how alnost anyone could use more then 24 frets and hit the note clearly...
maybe i just have big fingers or somthing but once im past about position 17~18 i end up w/4 fingers covering 5 frets..which makes it hard to do too much on those frets (clearly)

[InTheRavensName]

...more girls sleep with you the more frets you have...right?!

...guys?!

...guys?!

haha, I follow, 24 is the most I ever really use, and most of my solos stay below 17...I don't like the widdly widdly weeeeee sound as much right now...

[metalfiend666]

Originally Posted by OzzyC

i dont see how alnost anyone could use more then 24 frets and hit the note clearly...
maybe i just have big fingers or somthing but once im past about position 17~18 i end up w/4 fingers covering 5 frets..which makes it hard to do too much on those frets (clearly)

I think a lot of the appeal of 27+ frets is to people who like a lot of tapping parts. Also I think the trick with those super high frets is to get pressure over the fretspace to fret the note you want cleanly and not give a damn if you're finger is also over frets behind it. After all, they can't sound can they.

[Roundhouse_Kick]

These speculative rumour threads suck. Mainly because I fall for it every time Now I'm all excited again.

[rcfreak7772000]

i think why people would want 27 frets is because of the 30 inch scale, which basicly adds 3 more frets to the top of the neck (correct me if im wrong), so the 27th fret would be the same size as on a 25 inch scale....that, plus why the fuck not :P

im all over the idea of a ibanez 8 string, its just gona suck at first because it won't be available used anywhere, so i'll be out of luck until i get a job

[i_love_tazzus]

Originally Posted by heavy7-665

i order from my dads freinds shop in vernal,UT only problem is the emg's............................................. ........please i beg for a Meshuggah sig

I'd love that too... but would hope that they release a suitable 2 pickup version without EMG's. I just love the electronics on the 2 pickup RG's, it's perfect for me. I don't need no stinkin' single coils no mo'!