LEGATOR GHOST G8FP | REVIEW & DEMO

[@ChrisTopherBunnell]

The door broke off on my 9v compartment in the first couple months of owning my Ninja. I contacted Legator to order a replacement, they said they were out of stock and they never responded after that. I recently found what battery compartment they use and ordered it. Perfect match replacement. They use the Kaish brand 9v compartments sold on Amazon for $9. No wonder the plastic door hinge broke. They use the cheapest option available.

[@thisguy2973]

Now THIS is the kind of channel I can jive with. I’ll take a guitar tech’s word over most KZbinrs because you’re similar to a mechanic in regards to viewing a guitar for function over form. It’s the same reason that, while I have Gibsons, I love my Yamaha guitars a little more. This seems greatly priced for what you get. I spent $4200 on a majesty 8 string and because of how much I spent, I went over it with a menta microscope and was always critiquing it’s issues, so I returned it. I would’ve kept it if I didn’t spend as much on it.

[@Adam_32]

What issues did you find with the majesty?

[@thisguy2973]

@@Adam_32 I’ll start by saying I was okay with the cost because I have another EBMM and definitely see where the money goes. It’s an excellent guitar. With the Majesty, particularly the gloss ones, the poly finish is soooooo glossy that you literally can’t keep fingerprints off of it. It almost feels slimy, and I’m not usually one to complain about gloss finishes. The other issue is I noticed the nut is very deeply embedded into the finish, so much so that you can’t even tell it’s a separate part; it seems like it’s formed from the neck. The guitar also played really well and the neck was the most comfortable 8 string out of the three I’ve tried, even the fan was easy to get use to. But, I hated the pickups, and at $4200+, I didn’t want to spend more money to change the pickups out. They reminded me of the dimarzio pickups of the 90s that had that gross low-mid frequency hump. So I returned it. I will say, I’d be more accepting of the pickups if I got one of the newest ones that are matte finished, but overall, the hype is over for me with Majesty models.

[@digantamitra4621]

Thinking of Buying this guitar this Christmas. I personally wanted a multiscale 8 string with passive pickups at a $1000 price range and it checks out almost all the boxes. If you think it wouldn't be the right choice, please let me know.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I think it’d be a great choice, just play the one you get a lot to see how well it’s setup and if it has any fretwork issues try to exchange it. That could happen with any guitar almost

[@digantamitra4621]

@@jeremiahmcgowan Thanks a lot for the reply.

[@abhinavshaw9848]

Just ordered a Legator Ghost G8FX as a birthday gift to myself! I hope that guitar doesn't require any fret work and is good to go straight out of the box! This will be my first string and the features that legator offers for the price point is just crazy. Much better than other brands like strandberg and keisel. I already own two 6 string strandbergs, they are amazing instruments as well. I just wanted to try out something different, so legator it is!

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

How is it working out with where the neck starts to thicken around the 1st fret. Comfortable? It doesn't look as obstructive on the extended range models.

[@abhinavshaw9848]

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 I cancelled my order and I got the Abasi Emi 8 - Frost. That's working really well! Sorry, will not be able to give you feedback!

[@InGrindWeCrust2010]

@@abhinavshaw9848 Ah, that *is* helpful feedback though, thank you! Those look killer. Are they made in California or Japan?

[@dundun8640]

@@InGrindWeCrust2010I have a Legator 7 string ghost the fretboard is immaculate really nice quality guitar

[@rirrid5662]

Good honest review. Any updates on how the guitar is working out for you with a refret or not etc..? Also if not too much trouble could you please measure the nut width and the string to string width at the bridge at right angles? Would just be interesting to note the string spacing compared other 8 string guitars. Thanks!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I ended up not keeping it because I got the materials to build my own

[@BOATIE141]

@@jeremiahmcgowanhell yeah, I’m in the process of building a baritone version of Dimebags Washburn stealth guitar

[@TheRealJayguar]

Just went on sale for $599. At GC. Played this last year and loved it. So now at this price I HAD to get it.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

That's awesome!

[@thefourthwritedjentleman3643]

Just got the Jupiter GHOST Headless with the Fishamans - fan fretted 7 String It’s phenomenal IMO

[@sinisterspawn]

*I'm torn between this guitar and a Jackson X series 8 string soloist Can't decide which one to get!* 🤘

[@Clouds_153]

i got the x series, the $949 metallic blue one wit emg 808s the neck feels amazing i’ll never go back to bolt on

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I'd love to get that she'll pink multiscale Jackson that Misha Mansoor has!

[@dell74877]

Do you tune at the head stock? Or at the bottom of the guitar?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

You tune at the body/bridge

[@wesestama8468]

That guitar finish is what Is 🤤 Soo good 🤤

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I know! I wish they didn't discontinue that finish!!

[@MMMMMCL]

Did you have to buy additional slotted straight-edges to work with the truss rod? How do techs do truss rod work generally with large/multi-scales?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

On this one, I just used the strings as a straight edge and a feeler gauge at about the 7th fret.

[@MMMMMCL]

@@jeremiahmcgowan Gotcha, that makes sense! If you take the neck off to do the frets, that's probably when a straight edge will be required to get it flat without string tension, no?

[@Cutelilkittenboi]

Are nickel frets bad in anyway?

[@Father_Jerome]

Great vid! I’m planning on getting a multi scale, headless 8 string and was looking around online and found that this could be a good option. Would you still recommend it?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

If you can get a Kiesel, Aristides, or Strandberg, I would recommend one of those first, but for a cheaper option, these are awesome. The pickups are the only thing I personally didn't dig all that much.

[@BOATIE141]

I remember wanting a headless 8 string pink star model by them(it was for a joke music vid) and before I even bought the thing the string popped out of the saddle, okay no big deal then (I swear on my whole life) the bridge LITERALLY FELL OFF THE GUITAR🤣🤣 put that shit back, didn’t tell any of the workers and went home glad I didn’t almost waste my money on it. But that’s only one model so I’d have no idea if they’re a decent brand or not

[@CreateR900]

My 8th string tuner broke on day 3 :/ 14 years playing and I’ve never broken an Ibanez, LTD, Schecter or Jackson before…

[@sailornebula]

That’s such a cool looking guitar! It plays so smooth too.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I love the way it looks

[@rayrodriguez2784]

I’m taking advantage of the July 4th sale!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

That's awesome. Just have someone like me throw some pickups in it and you're set!

[@davidwalter2282]

Can you recommend a brand of strings that has an 80 low string that will fit this guitar? For some brands, the low string has a larger ball end and it won’t fit into the hole in the bridge. Which strings have you had success with?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I think both D'addario and String Joy should have some that fit

[@vincentnomia]

Awesome review ! Very informative and clear. Why don't you have more subs ?!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Thank you so much! I'm not consistent enough with my uploads right now and that is killing my channel lol.

[@dylanmagoffin6681]

Hey man just to put things all together what gauge of strings did you have on in this video¿? I’m getting a N8FP and I was just curious

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

They were the same as what comes on it. I think it was the D'Addario 09-80 set.

[@gabriellelauren5863]

You explained everything so well! Great video!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Haha, thank you! And I need you to help me decorate the studio.

[@Moobumbe]

rad review man

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I appreciate man. Definitely a cool guitar, I wish they made this finish on the higher end model with stainless steel frets. I could refret it, swap out the pickups, and maybe hardware, but I'm not sure if that's really worth it

[@guitartipsreviews7716]

Had to sub, especially after the watching the very end lol.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Thank you! I to hide something embarrassing or dumb at the end

[@kilswitchengaged]

Can you share your Amp settings that you used for the demo?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Absolutely. I'm using the Axe-FX II XL + with the FAS Modern II amp block with a custom IR. I can make a video going over how to dial in a good tone.

[@alvarg]

what tuning is this in / string gauge?

[@libertyuk8428]

Great video

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Thank you! I'm working on a video for the new Strandbergs right now!

[@jacobthorley1298]

Okay, serious question that makes me feel really dumb: when I go on guitar center/musicians friend to look at this exact guitar, it doesn’t show a battery compartment installed in the back.. am I crazy? Is there any chance they made versions of this exact guitar with and without battery compartments? If anyone has any info on this I’d love to know, as I’m interested in the guitar but would prefer to switch out the pickups for fluences without cutting into it to install my own compartment.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

That's weird, I see it with the battery compartment on other websites, and this guitar was from Guitar Center.

[@krowland7584]

New versions have compartment added for passive to active pickup swap

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Yea, it's for adding a 9v battery when swapping to active pickups.

[@claymationwaves]

i love you channer moder i love you!!

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I'm sorry, I don't quite understand.

[@mitchcoull6290]

I noticed this too. Seems like you have trouble pronouncing words with EL at the end. Such as channel or model. You're finishing those words with an ER sound.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

That's interesting, because I do have a speech impediment, but I can't pronounce "r" sounds

[@Zhanibek.S]

tuners sucks? Tell me about the bridge, how is it normal? and about the tuners do they keep the guitar in tune?

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

The tuners on the bridge work alright. It stayed in tune pretty well for me. I personally prefer tuning to attack which is awkward to do on a headless, but they have many advantages, so you really have to try one out to see if they are for you!

[@omargutierrez811]

rythem patch 60 1 60? Someone please help me define that how he made that sound.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

It's based on a 5150 amp. Are you using an Axe-Fx?

[@mike.fan4]

This doesn't make sense. The Ghost doesn't have active pickups or a slot for a battery for active pickups. I've checked everywhere and can't find this version with active pickups out of the box. The only one close is the 2022, but that model doesn't come in that blue color.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

The ghost G8FP comes with their Hive passive pickups, but they are the same dimensions as the Fishman Fluence and the guitar comes with a stereo jack and empty battery box pre-installed. I showed it in the video. It's ready to put active pickups in, you for Just have to swap out the pots. I have done this for some customers. But this guitar is being replaced by the 2022 model.

[@whitepolarbearmc8367]

Legator replaces their guitars each year, for at least the Ghost and Ninja series. The Ghost series of 2021 had the guitar featured in the vid as well as a stealth black and Flamingo pink version. You'll only be able to get 2021 Ghost or Ninjas from the second hand market or from other rare vendors.

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

@@whitepolarbearmc8367 exactly. It's unfortunate, but the new 2022 ones have roasted maple necks, which is kind of cool .

[@TheShadowChase]

lol you didn't even touch the eighth string

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

I didn’t in the demo because I wrote it on my 7, yea lol

[@GurthRacing]

ayoo that guitar sounds like shit 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeremiahmcgowan]

Lmao, yea, not the biggest fan of those pickups