| RG2228 | |
| Manufacturer: | Ibanez |
| Period: | since 2007 |
| Woodbody: | Basswood |
| Woodneck: | Five-piece maple and wenge |
| Woodfingerboard: | Rosewood |
| Bridge: | Fixed Edge III-8, double-locking |
| Pickups: | EMG 808 |
| Colors: | Galaxy Black |
The Ibanez RG2228 is the world's first mass-produced eight string electric guitar.[1] It came out in March 2007 and was introduced in the Winter NAMM Show of that year.[2]
Neck and Bridge Pickups:
| String | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Tuning | F1 | A1# | D2# | G2# | C3# | F3# | A3# | D4# | |
| Standard Gauge | .065" | .054" | .042" | .032" | .024" | .016" | .011" | .009" |