As the crown jewel of Ibanez, the Prestige line represents the passion and pride of Japanese luthiery. These guitars, produced exclusively in Japan, have earned worldwide acclaim and respect throughout the industry for their craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. Combine this with the classic Ibanez RG design and you have an instrument that truly represents a cornerstone of the Ibanez legacy. The RG852 8-string features a select basswood body and super-rigid Ultra-8 neck constructed of five, glued, solid pieces of maple/wengeto accommodate 27 scale string tension, and maintain superior tone and sustain. Electronics include a pair of US made EMG 808 pickups for responsive, super-tight low-end with exceptional articulation, plus a 3-way selector switch. The original low-profile Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge, designed for precise intonation adjustment, playing comfort, and great sustain, combine with super smooth Gotoh MG-T locking tuners for superior tuning stability. Hardshell case included.