Ibanez M8M Signature Fredrik Thordendal / Mårten Hagström
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An 8-string Ibanez Designed for Extreme Precision
The Ibanez M8M belongs to the realm of performance-oriented 8-string electric guitars: long scale, rigid craftsmanship, and carefully selected components tailored for precision. Its 5-piece maple/jatoba neck and neck-through construction aim for immediate response and solid note sustain, while maintaining effective ergonomics across the entire neck.
Who Is the Ibanez M8M For?
This guitar is intended for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a stable and clear 8-string, especially in modern metal, djent, prog, death metal, and all styles where low-end clarity is essential. The long scale and string spacing require an adaptation period but offer excellent control in both rhythm and lead playing, including in higher positions.
Sound Characteristics
The alder body provides a natural balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, which helps maintain definition on an 8-string. The rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the attack and emphasizes "centered" mids, useful for cutting through a dense mix. The 5-piece maple/jatoba neck, combined with the neck-through construction, enhances rigidity and resonance, delivering ample sustain. Finally, the Lundgren Model M8 pickups are designed for modern distortion: precise response, controlled dynamics, and stable articulation even at very high gain levels.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a hard case included. To stay as close as possible to the original feel, prioritize 8-string string sets matching the specified gauge (009 to .070) and the supplied factory tuning.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Category | ST | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Color | Black |
| Strings | Steel | Finishing | Matt |
| Nbr of strings | 8 | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Type | 8-string electric guitar | Thickness at 12th fret | 0.85" / 21.5 mm |
| Body | alder | Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm |
| Neck type | M8M | Bridge | FX Edge III-8 |
| Construction | 5-piece maple/jatoba, neck-through | String spacing | 0.43" / 10.8 mm |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Tuners | Hipshot |
| Frets | jumbo, Prestige fret edge treatment | Hardware color | black |
| Number of frets | 24 | Pickup | Lundgren Model M8 |
| Scale length | 29.41" / 747 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone (in playing position: tone near body end, volume near neck) |
| Nut width | 2.17" / 55 mm | Factory tuning | 1D#, 2A#, 3F#, 4C#, 5G#, 6D#, 7A#, 8F |
| Width at 24th fret | 3.15" / 80 mm | String gauge | 009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.052/.070 |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.77" / 19.5 mm | Hard case | included |
Questions frequently asked
What is the scale length of the Ibanez M8M?
The 747 mm (29.41") scale length provides appropriate tension for the low registers of the factory tuning in F, with an eighth string gauged at .070.
Is the M8M suitable for djent and modern metal?
The Lundgren Model M8 pickups are designed for modern high-gain distortion, offering precise response under heavy gain. The alder body and through-neck construction promote tight lows and ample sustain.
What is the original tuning of this 8-string guitar?
The factory tuning is F-A#-D#-G#-C#-F#-A#-D#, from the lowest to the highest string. The original string set is 009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.052/.070. Using 8-string sets with these gauges preserves the intended playing feel.
Is the guitar delivered with a case?
A hard case is included.
What are the neck dimensions of the M8M?
The 5-piece maple/jatoba neck measures 55 mm at the nut and 80 mm at the 24th fret. Its thickness is 19.5 mm at the 1st fret and 21.5 mm at the 12th, with a 400 mm radius. The 24 jumbo frets receive Prestige fret edge treatment.
