Ibanez M80M 8 String Guitar Demo

[@CaptAnderton]

I must apologise if I've offended any 8 string fans out there. Its not my thing & I don't enjoy listening to some forms of metal, but I do appreciate how incredibly gifted guys like Tosin Abasi are, and I would never disrespect the time & effort they put in to get that good! All music has its place (except euro pop!) and if you like it then don't let anyone tell you its not cool - especially not an old fart like me!

[@DevinThe242]

The trick is to do an almost percussive rhythm, like Metallica but on a bigger scale. You just have to learn how to switch between palm muting and notes really fast, then the rest I octaves and messing around with scales, bends and harmonics.

[@brownshit1]

If you don't like it, you don't like it. You shouldn't have to apologise, people are too soft. To me it's just obscure jazz with heavy distortion.

[@zeronine-eightyfour]

It was hilarious to see your reaction, worked 9 years as a webdesigner for MaxGuitarStore in Holland, and I always was the one with my mad downtuned seven strings between all those blues fanatics on their GIbsons & Fenders and they all reacted far worse (like "it isnt music anymore"). Not need to be offended in any way it was clear you where still respectful towards this type of music. Its all in good fun.

[@alexkazhdan]

GeebusCripes You summed it up perfectly: "obscure jazz with heavy distortion". That's what makes it awesome.

[@araneanuntius2763]

I have a quetion. Lol. How tall are you Captain. I thought this guitar was simply too big to play on especially since I'm short. But looking at the video the guitar seemed a normal size when you played it.

[@RatedDesigns]

Rob actually played it very well love it!

[@RobChappers]

Thanks dude ;-)

[@PolarBimbi]

Rob Chapman hey rob how is the tension on the higher register?

[@naruto199797]

PolarBimbi very tight the scale length is 29.4

[@michaelsavides8856]

I agree. Rob started to warm up to it when he realized that you need a light touch on an instrument like that

[@peterinfamilyguy]

Absolutely beautiful.. By the way, for the people asking why 8-strings & 7-strings exist, I can give you a few reasons as to why: -Meshuggah -Perihpery -Nevermore -Steve Vai (yes he has one) -Feared/Six Feet Under -Animals as Leaders Plus MANY more underrated and talented guitarists using lower frequency instruments.

[@abhi_rgr]

BEYOND CREATION . Check it

[@evanlevenseller3080]

Exactly the list goes on and on, John Petrucci is another one worth noting write's a large amount of his stuff on a 7. They add so much to an already amazing instrument, although anything past 8 seems a little silly lol

[@sleepingturtle8888]

Fear Factory & Divine Heresy as well.

[@jagerma5ter]

Haken! For a more Proggy style.

[@mikesinaro]

Conquering Dystopia

[@MaxDeaconVR]

Rabea is a beast. He's sooo good!

[@StricklandAssistantManager]

All anyone needs to figure out an extended range guitar is time alone and confidence.

[@fabrizioramones6771]

I agree... Hello again btw

[@megamountainman5230]

+Hank Hill I just picked one up and played the 12 bar blues. Literally the first thing I've ever played on a 7 string. Then I just djented.

[@JzSage]

And propane

[@zakkattack99]

+Hank Hill i tell ya whhut

[@TheJake3]

Bobby, you're grounded!

[@terran236]

the tone is really good haha. Rebea is such a natural too. "never played an 8 string" goes a head and plays like hes practiced all his life.

[@eemilhilden4202]

Did i just watch 8 mins of Some boomer laughing at 8strings.

[@norbzys430]

Yes

[@Alexander_Tronstad]

First time I've actually laughed at a comment about boomers. So true!

[@llamaofvinter5801]

The trick with an 8 string is to play like a 6 string but with two lower strings added on. Don't ride the 8 and 7 strings or you will be lost doing Djent forever. I find the sounds of eight strings are very repetitive because everyone seems to play djent on them, save Mr Abasi. Also sorry to hear about the separation Rob and Lee, don't worry it will work itself out.

[@dbgrfdg]

"never played an 8 string before" first note: F#

[@7stg]

The m80m is an amazing guitar, If I could only keep 1 guitar it would be the m80m. I find that the m80m design is well thought out, with the leg rest far forward and the bridge far back, both making the 29.4 inch scale comfortable to play sitting or standing and seem much shorter than it is. I love the forearm cut, the profile allows the hand to fall in just the right spot. It balances well. The bridge is great with the fine tuners and the locking nut. The M80m's 29.4 inch scale cuts the Inharmonicity which is where the overtone frequencies of the note played are out of tune with the fundamental. Higher inharmonicity results in bass notes that have a muddy, buzzy, sound whose pitch is more difficult to discern. also For a low F#1, a 30 inch scale will have 32% better harmonic content and 15% more tension than 28 inch scale guitar.

[@helldeirch]

I love how just playing anything on it sounds instantly like meshugga.

[@RNAMusic]

Rabea, you rock and that's all there is to it! Like a beast.

[@dachfo123]

I've recently purchased an 8-string guitar and am absolutely loving it, the extra range really adds an unbelievably fun aspect to the guitar and I can't see myself going back to 6 any time soon.

[@BoyOfLol]

Vildhjarta is the proprietor of the "strangling chicken" noise But oh, so TH411

[@Rhyooski]

I play 8 string and I'm a jazz guitarist. The M80M has a 29.5" scale and really interests me. Will be buying.

[@azmiraclegirl441]

How far we've come in 5 years lmao

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Daaaah jent . I don't think I've ever laughed so much in a gear demo before :p

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Hey buddy do you mean me or chappers :p

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks dude that means a lot

[@carlosradtke3960]

***** because of this comment, found your channel and subscribed. Good job.

[@carlosradtke3960]

Robert Baker because of this comment, found your channel and subscribed. Good job.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thanks guys

[@hemmelight]

I actually really enjoyed the tonez in this video. Those extended chords just sound huge.

[@mtbthiccness3605]

those dorje riffs sounded great on the 8 string. you guys should really think about doing a song with this.

[@OlettaLiano]

I fell in love with the sound of 8 string guitars just a few weeks ago and now I'm planning to get one as soon as I can.

[@niko22225]

I shed a manly tear of happiness when i heard some dj0nt on this channel

[@refreshingapathy]

Bea with the grooves in the middle there, holy crap!

[@patrickvanvlooten]

I love the way an extended range instrument makes you rethink the way you play. In fact, I love it so much I play a long scale 7 string guitar tuned a full step down in my coverband, and we practically play everything! It takes real effort mastering every song that gets flung my way on a 'totally different' instrument. At first, the guitar was playing me. I can honestly say it'll make you a better guitarist in the long run.

[@ShinyCLEM]

The reason i watch every review is because : you play a lot & the "blahblahablah" part are NEVER boring, always something funny to say. That's what i want to see : fun & guitar !

[@hitgar]

Kept seeing that Dual Dark in the background. Can't wait for that demo.

[@byronleon]

The Meshuggah signature series is a signature series for both guitarists of Meshuggah, the other one being Fredrik Thordendal. Just also thought I'd say that the curly-haired dude (Ravier?) could've lied and say he had experience with an 8 string and still would've impressed me. Awesome guitar tone as well.

[@Paul-Henry]

Not Ravier but Rabea ;)

[@Paul-Henry]

***** Robert ? XD Nice one ^^

[@Balithazzarr]

Fun to watch because rob gets so many guitars in his hands so the foreign factor of it would be less of an issue. He did remarkably well.

[@HugoWelti]

It's actually both guitarists' sig, kinda like the K-7.

[@Zhaggysfaction]

Nowadays both Korn guys have their own sig's but true they used to have the same sig. And also true that it's both Meshuggah guys' sig not just Mårten's.

[@SireOfSeth]

Awesome video! Surely did make me chuckle.

[@souerman123]

Mr Chapman glad to see you didn't bail out ;) You should totally play Meshuggah - Bleed like back in the old day with Banditone comming out of your cupboards...Oh sh*t did Chappers ever know?!?!?! O_O !!!!!!!

[@kjylha]

that dorje riff is someting unbelievable great

[@kreepthedestroyer]

from New Zealand love your chanel totally relate to you guys. chilled and having fun always a good time:)

[@kreepthedestroyer]

would love to hear this on a Mark v

[@zacccharlton2205]

Im from New Zealand too!

[@fieldyznuts997]

same

[@deltafit]

The Chicken part had me crying with laughter when I watched it back after Capt Lee mentioned it lmfao!

[@joshuasalgado4694]

I'm glad he actually played the 8 string, not necessarily the way it's supposed to be played, but some what of how people would think of how to play it. I see too many demos of guys trying to play extended range guitars and playing it like a six, and not utilizing the extra string in a different style. I feel like it doesn't show the guitars capabilities. But I digress, he did a great job.

[@GuitarFreak1901]

It bothers me so much that Meshuggah is spelled wrong in the description

[@tarkenton3895]

Dibs on the new band name; Shemuggah

[@TheDeadmandillon]

Good God that's just straight up awesome seeing Rob play such a sexy guitar like that. I WILL WORK to buy one, I WILL OWN one... And I WILL POST a video of myself playing such a fine work of art.

[@RobChappers]

Cheers mate ;-)

[@SuperJBrowne]

Realtalk bro, don't waste your cash - just find a builder near you to make one, probably save you $4000.

[@TheDeadmandillon]

SuperJBrowne Challenge accepted!

[@levimcelrath9232]

SuperJBrowne Dude that model is actually only 1499 USD

[@SuperJBrowne]

Levi McElrath Really??? The one's at my local music store are selling at $8999 (New Zealand dollars) which is about $5500-$6000 USD. Maybe I should hit up Ebay.

[@ShoreStudios]

Yeah I don't do 7/8 strings as 6 is enough for me to keep track of, but the Captain losing it in this video makes it worth watching!

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

You obviously don't djent.

[@Nyitemare]

That was awesome xD i love 8-strings, Bea actually played it awesome despite it being his first time xD! loved some of the stuff he was doing with it. Sweet vids

[@kindredmalkavian]

Thanx for the demo, really great guitar deserve that

[@xxczerxx]

Bea is a great modern proggy metal player

[@nickioa]

Lee Djenterton

[@Recon-jj2uw]

where can i get "8 string never before"?

[@djkeown1]

Rob, this time in your blossoming career is probably an amazing time to remind the world of this unique version of Catalyst... On an Eight String...

[@ArnulfVonMetz1]

This M80M is a monster!

[@david-ky7rt]

Can't wait till there is a 15 string guitar

[@lucasthelemur7606]

they make 17+ string guitars, but most of them are custom-made so it may be a bit hard to get your hands on

[@SamLibman]

Bea should play 8’s more often. Sounded sick!

[@souerman123]

OMG for the first time I have been on time to see Mr. Chappers upload a video ^_^ YAY T_T /,,/ I approve this review/demo!

[@TheMeatballSwede]

I just can't take my eyes off that blue Les Paul in the background!

[@AndreHansen96]

Haha, I've not laughed so hard in ages! This video was great fun to watch! :)

[@elicarter4165]

That Low F# tone though \m/

[@eduardoeddie007]

great playing man

[@monkeyrobotsinc.9875]

Sounds damn good.

[@MiguelBatalha]

Korn introduced me to 7-guitars.

[@DavidWahlstrom69sins]

and Steve Vai introduced them to Korn.

[@MiguelBatalha]

Just sharing my personal experience. I had no idea who was Steve Vai when I was 11-12 years old, anyway.

[@DavidWahlstrom69sins]

Me too bro, I thought Korn was the first to use 7 strings too, wasn't being a dick or anything...lol was just saying was all..

[@MiguelBatalha]

no worries!

[@chunk4funk]

and Meshuggah contacted Ibanez in 2000 to develop the first 8-string guitars & 9 string guitars, as heard on "Future Breed Machine" later perfected on "Chaosphere" .. in the process being hailed as the fathers of "Math Metal" & likewise being one of the greatest musical groups ever; who's timing & orchestration rivals the greats like Tchaichvsky, Mozart & Bach. Theres more to life than Steve Vai .. Lol. He's certainly not a 1st of anything. Yet a great SOLO artist.

[@setra23]

FINALLY, some who knows how to set up an amp for 7/8 string guitars. So many demos make the guitars sound muddy.

[@vomitoriumbassist]

This guitar sounds nice... I would love to have it!

[@whiteseven3710]

Detuning the guitar, when halters are locked? Can you explain this to me?

[@sccottholman]

Why not do bass guitar reviews...?

[@Iheartdgd]

I totally understand why people are so turned off by ER guitars, I used to be the same, but man that guitar is so bad ass. It's _perfect_ for what it's made for.

[@blasher4]

Come on Rob, you know you loved that beast.

[@brgacelj]

Well bass player. You're fired.

[@Rasul5743]

Not only this is an 8 string, this guitar comes stock with a tuning of half step down, which means the lowest string is not even F#, its F. What's even more funny is that Bea drop tuned the low F string to E flat/D sharp at 4:35.. Despite how low the tuning was, the pickup sounded Great. That Lundgren m8 is Amazing.

[@jackdixon29jd]

He tuned it to Drop E, he used what would be the low E on a 6 string for reference

[@sebastianlacroix5871]

Man, only six years ago, and eight strings seemed a novelty.

[@Zhaggysfaction]

Ibanez actually has a 9-string production model, well maybe a limited edition. It was a the NAMM show. And I was told it should be available soon if not already now.

[@najtrows]

You should really befriend a Metal dude for these kinds of videos :P

[@philmorgan9562]

8 String Aeromancy! XD That was bonkers

[@DSUSN127]

Meshuggah has an "h" on the end.

[@IWantaVacation]

Also has an M at the front, and a eshugga in the middle. If anybody was wondering.

[@Ryan_Sens]

Still not fixed after four years. 😥

[@-larry.]

a little novelty takes over when you first encounter that many strings. but after a while, it wears off and the rest of your repertoire / vocabulary translates over. the fun part is when you're forced to use different inversions to play certain tunes properly. at least, that's been my experience. that was a fun video to watch, thanks rob!!

[@benreed1147]

The Captain should listen to Emmure. He would die of laughter with all those "choking the chicken" sounds

[@blasher4]

I am Byte MUSIC and approve this beautiful chug-machine!

[@obiwanjacobi]

Why not add one string that is higher instead of lower? I love the hard tail bridge with the locking nut.

[@SyncopatedFin]

Pro tip if you ever want to try an 8-string - treat it like a regular guitar, it's not alien technology, it's a regular guitar with a wider fretboard. Don't even think about those extra 2 strings, just play it!

[@marceldesutter3677]

4:34 You can actually change tuning with the FX Edge III-8? I thought it was a locking design.

[@alausund]

would like to point out that Meshugga was thinking about using just bass guitars, the reason why they changed it up was because bass guitar wasn't tight enough. that's why they made an 8 string in a 29.4" scale length to use thicker strings on it (bass strings). "So why 8 strings? they ask" because bass isn't tight enough...

[@whocares7447]

Cant tell how many times I've watched this video.

[@BelugaTheHutt]

While I enjoyed the humor, I do wish you guys would've prepared a little bit more for this video. Rabbea is an excellent player, and has experience in ERGs, but it didn't feel like he put a lot of work into coming up with good demo riffs. Rob did a fine job of demoing that RG8 Iron Label a while back, so it's not like he can't play 8-strings just fine. I also wish that less focus would've been put into demoing just the low end. You can get a pretty good sense of what the guitar is capable of in that regard from a pretty quick clip, but the rest of the fretboard was sadly neglected.

[@supershred]

7:56 The dude laughs and it sounds exactly like a horse whining hahah. Please loop that, please.

[@Randomnameezz]

How come that your Ibanez reviews are usualy half-assed, short and not very serious but you make time and effort to show off the Gibson range in about 7 videos? Seems quite biased...

[@Eduardot12345556]

beautiful instrument, never even played a 7 stringer but i'd love to give that a try

[@yuriyivanauvych8192]

That flower of life outro

[@djentmaster33]

watching this reminded me of my high school band camp days where I would bring my 7 string in and play it and all the stuck up close minded nerds would look at me like I was stupid and laugh and say why would you need 7 strings, say its pointless and say I don't wanna touch that ugly thing...speaking of an Ibanez universe 7 string. some people kill me.

[@mikedegrazia]

Zac postin92788 yeah bro, i got the same feeling after watching this, just because somebody does something different it seems so easy to laugh at when all your buddies scoff at it i guess.. All the naysayers and 6 stringers who dont get it, your really narrow minded, grow up..Meshuggah is WAY beyond the likes of most modern musicians today as far as im concerned maybe not as flashy as some other bands but not all of us puke rainbows. The sound Is not for everyone nor is extended range guitars (im sure you'll be laughing at a multi scale guitar next), one thing i can say is those of us who do get it are laughing at you the same way! At your corny, heard it all a million times before, sheep style noodling and basic guitar sound that was new in the fifties and sixties. I would never call out anyone or laugh at there gear because its scares you or because of what limitations you put on yourselves. The future is upon you, Djentlemen..you should rename this channel to Andertons cliche guitar snobbery string shaming show. Unsubbing....

[@falldog_discoking]

Zenghost 13 happy to see you go.

[@givemeajackson]

actually lee did an alright job with that thing!

[@SaltySeaDawg171]

That’s a pretty cool harp

[@H4RM0N1C5]

5:50 . Yes, Rob. Wow indeed.

[@the1khronohs40]

Maybe someone mentioned it already, but Morten (and Fredrik) play neck-through guitars, not bolt-ons. So the signatures are not quite the same guitars they play. Lundgren pickup sounds bad ass though! 🤘

[@buncharandomness7693]

4:06 I swear I thought he was gonna start playing Future Breed Machine

[@deeman524]

6 strings is enough, thank you very much

[@Valentineskidd]

This video makes me happy for 2 resons, 1, seeing Rob and Bea play an 8 string (specialy Bea, he's pretty good for someone who isn't farmiliar with one), and 2, that the M80M is in andertons and I will be there tomorrow! I need to try that bad boy out!!

[@DonCYHaute]

This is probably the funniest video you guys have done so far XD

[@marianoarnaiz]

Now I want one! :)

[@floodgatestudios1825]

"Laugh it up fuzz ball...". Love you guys, stop dissin' 8 strings

[@Jokrono]

Just noticed that Rob was playing Catalyst, the new Dorje tune. Actually sounds good on an 8.

[@TheMJENKS]

"It's like a cricket bat" - Bea. That made me laugh so much.

[@TheBPortilho]

Bea fucking SLAYED

[@agent1543]

Look at me when you say "Bye and you'll see me next time" ... Damn It !!!!

[@garethhowes6193]

8 Minute video of an 8 string guitar named the M80M uploaded 8 hours ago.

[@DejayGuitarLover]

You guys should demo that Dual Dark in the background.

[@boynamedlen]

Lee's face when Bea dropped it to A was to die for.

[@jamesholman952]

Would have been drop F

[@turkeyjerkey111]

the guy with the fro definitely djents!

[@Robstafarian]

I wonder when a guitar amp's output transformer will allow enough of the eighth string's fundamental through to cause overexcursion of the speakers. This is bound to happen at some point, as many players of extended range guitars have not learned to think about gear the way bass players (and Chapman Stick players) do.