What to get

arkansasmatt · 04-03-2012, 11:39 PM

thinking about buying my first 8 string what would be the best to get for around 300 to 550. thank you for your time and help.

Galius · 04-04-2012, 12:02 AM

This. Great price and about the best youre gonna get on one since they go for more than that usually. I had the same one but only sold it because I moved to some higher end guitars.
Schecter Damien Elite 8 (8 string)- Mint - EMG 808s

Setnakt · 04-04-2012, 06:46 AM

Rondo often has Agiles in stock for $500-600, for more variety and a longer scale length than the Schecters. Could maybe find a used one if you're lucky? Otherwise, Rondo Music Home Page

Philligan · 04-04-2012, 12:34 PM

I second a used Damien Elite 8. That and the Hellraiser 8 felt a lot better than the two Agiles I've played/owned (I mean quality-wise). I could have gotten lemon Agiles or unusually good Schecters, but I'd take the Damien Elite 8 I had over either Agile

I've never played an Omen 8 but a bunch of dudes here have them, that's definitely worth considering too. Hopefully some will chime in. Unless you know for sure you want a longer scale (28"+), then I'd say Schecter

MaxOfMetal · 04-04-2012, 12:37 PM

I'd probably go Agile in that price range.

Semichastny · 04-04-2012, 02:49 PM

I don't know if Schecter fixed up their necks in the newer models but I've read that more then a few people sold them because of an uncomfortably wide neck and really short scale. A 26.5 scale F# with a .074 string = Regular scale E .043 string tension wise, while a 28.625 scale F# .074 would = Regular scale E .046 tension wise, and 17.0 pounds of tension is what I would consider the cut-off point for a naturally good tone that you don't have to Compress/Distort/EQ the shit out to use. Also it will be harder accommodate a lower tuning with the short scale. I'd say go for Agile, but if you like Schecters and don't really care to much for the features agile offers they both have reasonably priced options.

Brohoodofsteel75 · 04-04-2012, 08:44 PM

Search c8 in guitar center used. Theyve got a Hellraiser for $500

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04-03-2012, 11:39 PM	#1
arkansasmatt Dawn of the Shred Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Walnut Ridge, ARKANSAS Posts: 1,572 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What to get thinking about buying my first 8 string what would be the best to get for around 300 to 550. thank you for your time and help.

04-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#2
Galius Mentally Guitarded Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 1,502 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	This. Great price and about the best youre gonna get on one since they go for more than that usually. I had the same one but only sold it because I moved to some higher end guitars. Schecter Damien Elite 8 (8 string)- Mint - EMG 808s Jessy and Tarantino_Jr like this.

04-04-2012, 12:34 PM	#4
Philligan The White-Knuckler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sarnia, ON, Canada Posts: 4,398 Thanked: 46 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I second a used Damien Elite 8. That and the Hellraiser 8 felt a lot better than the two Agiles I've played/owned (I mean quality-wise). I could have gotten lemon Agiles or unusually good Schecters, but I'd take the Damien Elite 8 I had over either Agile I've never played an Omen 8 but a bunch of dudes here have them, that's definitely worth considering too. Hopefully some will chime in. Unless you know for sure you want a longer scale (28"+), then I'd say Schecter "it blowed the emg's in the dirt" - De Vries "Richlite is to Paper Mache as Carbon Composite is to charcoal briquettes." - Max

04-04-2012, 12:37 PM	#5
MaxOfMetal Likes trem wankery. • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 21,488 Thanked: 93 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I'd probably go Agile in that price range. Jessy likes this. Need help with setting up a trem? Need info on your Ibby? Live in Milwaukee? Please feel free to message me. New Rules. Read Them.

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04-04-2012, 06:46 AM	#3
Setnakt il Brutto Join Date: May 2009 Location: TN, USA Posts: 389 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rondo often has Agiles in stock for $500-600, for more variety and a longer scale length than the Schecters. Could maybe find a used one if you're lucky? Otherwise, Rondo Music Home Page

04-04-2012, 02:49 PM	#6
Semichastny SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 507 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I don't know if Schecter fixed up their necks in the newer models but I've read that more then a few people sold them because of an uncomfortably wide neck and really short scale. A 26.5 scale F# with a .074 string = Regular scale E .043 string tension wise, while a 28.625 scale F# .074 would = Regular scale E .046 tension wise, and 17.0 pounds of tension is what I would consider the cut-off point for a naturally good tone that you don't have to Compress/Distort/EQ the shit out to use. Also it will be harder accommodate a lower tuning with the short scale. I'd say go for Agile, but if you like Schecters and don't really care to much for the features agile offers they both have reasonably priced options.

04-04-2012, 08:44 PM	#7
Brohoodofsteel75 SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 436 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Search c8 in guitar center used. Theyve got a Hellraiser for $500

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