Ibanez Mårten Hagström Signature M8M Electric Guitar

Ibanez Mårten Hagström Signature M8M 

The Ibanez Mårten Hagström Signature M8M is the ultimate expression of Meshuggah guitarist Hagström's distinctive, extreme metal licks. There are no limits to the powerful riffs possible from this unique 8-string, with its vintage black-on-black, Metallica-esque design. But despite these heavyweight credentials, this category of 8-string’s roots go as far back as 19th century classical music, and was finally produced en-masse by Ibanez in 2007. Since then, it has accrued popularity as classic, clean design and bone-crushing, ear-ringing sound clarity has become ever more desirable for performers and serious power musicians.

This blooming popularity has indisputably been driven by metal bands striving for lower and thicker tunings to push boundaries ever further – foremost among them Meshuggah, the math-metal pioneers from Sweden, which explains this iconic partnership with Hagström. Consequently, the Ibanez Mårten Hagström Signature M8M has a marked contemporary appeal, commanding an aggressive down-tuned tone that's punchy and crystal clear. The 5-piece neck is ultra-rigid and primed for endless aggressive jamming sessions, with a silky rosewood fingerboard that adds an extra touch of class to its bulky chords. The M8M also features a 29.4-inch scale length that gives much needed tuning stability, while KTS titanium reinforcement rods keep the guitar ultra-stable.

Technically, the Ibanez Mårten Hagström Signature M8M sports the FX Edge III-8 bridge, a double-locking design that was specifically created for Ibanez's 8-string classics. The elegant frets display Ibanez's Prestige celebrated fret edge treatment, rounding off so smoothly that you'll barely know they're there and will be able to play for hours without discomfort or the need for a break, Meanwhile, the Lundgren Model M8 humbucker delivers a ringing clarity of tone that shines through, even while playing with a high gain setting amplifier.

Features:

• Aggressive 8-string guitar designed for Meshuggah's Mårten Hagström
• 5-piece maple/jatoba neck with KTS titanium reinforcement rods is very rigid for lifelong performance
• Longer 29.4-inch scale length gives you string tension that's perfect for down-tuned metal
• FX Edge III-8 bridge's double-locking design gives you superior tuning stability and reliability
• Lundgren Model M8 humbucker captures defined, well-balanced tone