8 string electric guitars for when 6 or 7 strings are just not enough to express your undeniable musical awesomeness… 
) The review:
Yes, you will indeed cause neck size envy everywhere you take one of these beautiful musical weapons.
The additional strings allows you to unleash thunderous lows and soar to new highs. Some of the best 8 string guitar are made by Agile guitars.
They are also some of the best priced of these specialty custom guitars. Demand is pretty high for these and some of the more popular ones sell many units as pre orders before they are even made. They also have an enthusiastic and growing following because of the combination of great price and great quality.
Here is a quick guide to several models and specs and price ranges of several Agile 8 string guitars that are available at Rondo Music Online.
Agile Intrepid 8 String Guitar Models:
Price Range: $499.99 to $699.99 (mainly depending on fretboard wood and pickup configuration)
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The only difference between the 828 and 828 dual is the pickup configuration.
828 configuration: Cepheus “Alpha” passive pickup with master volume. Cavity has been routed large enough to accommodate additional electronics
828 Dual configuration: Cepheus “Alpha” passive pickup in the bridge position and Cepheus “Beta” in the neck position with master volume and tone and 3 way switch. Cavity has been routed large enough to accommodate additional electronics
Ash Body
3 piece maple bolt on neck with 15” radius. Width 2 ¼” at the nut
No inlays on the neck. Position markers on the side of the neck only
Scale Length: 28.625” 24 Jumbo Frets
Cepheus “Bridge 8″ Bridge
String through body
Die-cast Grover sealed tuners model GH305-18 with 18-1 ratio for fine tuning
Graphite Nut
Polyurethane Finish
Neck profile (thickness): 7/8″ at the nut and 15/16″ at the 12th fret
String gauges: .009, .012, .015, .022, .030, .040, .054, .071
Price range: $695.99 to $795.99
Features neck thru design and upgraded pickups.
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Mahogany Body, Maple Fretboard
5 piece maple/walnut neck-thru body design with headstock matching body
Maple Neck with 15” radius. Width 2 ¼” at the nut
No inlays on the neck. Position markers on the side of the neck only
Scale Length: 28.625” 24 Jumbo Frets
Pro Dual pickup config: Cephius Pickups with master volume and tone. Routing will also accept EMG 808s Uses Agile 8 Bridge
Pro Pickup Config:
EMG 808 Pickup with master volume. Cavity has been routed large enough to accommodate additional electronics
Hip Shot Bridge
String through body
Die-cast Grover sealed tuners model GH305-18 with 18-1 ratio for fine tuning
Graphite Nut
Neck profile (thickness): 7/8″ at the nut and 15/16″ at the 12th fret
Satin Polyurethane Finish
String gauges: .009, .012, .015, .022, .030, .040, .054, .072
Agile Septor 8 and Interceptor 8 string Guitars
Agile Septor 8 string electric guitar:
Price Range: $659.95
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Double cutaway light weight Mahogany arch top body with gloss finish
27″ scale 3 piece maple bolt on neck with 15” radius. Width 2 ¼” at the nut, 24 Jumbo Frets
Maple fretboard with no markers. Position markers are located on the side of the neck.
Cepheus “Alpha” passive pickup in the bridge position and Cepheus “Beta” in the neck position with master volume and tone and 3 way switch. Cavity has been routed large enough to accommodate additional electronics
String through body “Agile -8″ bridge for improved sustain. Now also with Staggered String-Through Holes for improved intonation
Grover Die-cast Sealed Tuners with 18-1 ratio
String gauges: .009, .012, .015, .022, .030, .040, .054, .072
Price Range: $799.99 to $899.99 (depends on finish)
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Double cutaway light mahoganny arch top body
3 piece maple bolt on neck with 15” radius. Width 2 ¼” at the nut
Kahler Hybrid 72228K Tremolo
Rosewood fretboard with no markers. Position markers are located on the side of the neck.
24 Extra Jumbo 2.9mm frets and a 15″ radius neck for fast play
Grover Die Cast Tuners
Agile Cepheus Passive Pickups
Two volume controls and pickup selector switch
Scale Length 28.625″ Width of the neck at the nut 2 ¼”
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Price: $999.99
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Double cutaway light mahogany arch top body
5 piece maple/walnut neck-thru body design with headstock matching body 28.625″ scale
USA Made Kahler Pro 2228K Tremolo
USA Made EMG 808 Pickups
Maple fretboard with no markers. Position markers are located on the side of the neck.
24 Extra Jumbo 2.9mm frets and a 15″ radius neck for fast play
Grover Die Cast Tuners
Two volume controls and pickup selector switch
Width of the neck at the nut 2 ¼”
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{*note|disclaimer: Pricing listed was current as of posting May 2010 for review and comparison purposes only. Availability and prices subject to change. Current pricing can be found here.
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I own an agile intrepid pro 828 MN bloodburst. these are very high quality guitars; they sound amazing. not to mention they are a lot less expensive than something brand name you'd find from ibanez or schecter, not to say they are inferior. to each their own. but this is a great investment regardless. m/
hey did you not see the fucking price!!!! its a thousand bucks and a schecter is 600
hey koldblooded knucklehead the lowest price on an Agile 8 string is $499 and they have many more below $600. So next time read the article and do some research instead of resorting to being a dipshit.
Yeah but scheters suck.
Schecters do not suck
Schecters do not suck
I have owned several Ibanez guitars (6 and 7 strings) several schecter 7 strings (both 25 1/2″ and 26 1/2″ neck scales). I just bought an Agile Pendulum Pro 7 (with the multi-scale length of 25 1/2″ on the treble side to 27″ on the bass side), which is my first Agile. Let me put it this way: when I get ready to purchase an 8 string, it will be an Agile. I’m done with Ibanez and Schecter.
Yes they do.
that is custom though, you can get whatever you want. schecters all come the same and it also depends on what schecter you are talking about
I just got my Agile Septor 827 reverse headstock (black quilt) and I honestly do not regret buying this as this guitar fits well with my fingers. At first I thought the transition from 6 to 8 will be hard but actually after a few days playing with it, I’m getting used to it. Also, I’m surprised it’s slightly lighter than my Ibanez RG 220 DX. Proud to be an owner of Agile.
Agile will rip you a new butthole, nuff’ said. I own an Agile Intrepid Pro bloodburst, and it’s a piece of art work. Money spent well, Djjjjjjent!
my son turns 18 and graduating may i need something i can afford. he plays the hell out of the guitar.in his own words. R.I.P. DIMEBAG!
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