Quick Product Summary

The Legator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8-String Electric Guitar is a high-performance extended-range instrument designed for players who need massive low-end range without sacrificing speed, precision or articulation. Its 27.5-inch scale length gives the lowest strings the additional tension needed for controlled heavy riffing and low tunings, while the ultra-flat ebony fingerboard and slim three-piece maple neck provide the fast response expected from Legator's Super Shred range.

A lightweight mahogany body with poplar burl top provides a resonant foundation, while dual Legator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers deliver the tight attack and definition required for modern high-gain guitar tones. With 24 stainless-steel frets, a Graph Tech nut, locking tuners and a solid brass fixed bridge, the N8SS is built for technically demanding modern playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Legator
Model	N8SS Ninja Super Shred
Type	8-String Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Scale Length	27.5"
Body	Mahogany with Poplar Burl Top
Fingerboard	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	18"
Frets	24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Pickups	Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbuckers
Main Appeal	Extended-range performance with tight low-string response
Best For	Modern metal, progressive metal, djent and technical guitar
Skill Level	Intermediate to advanced

What Makes the Legator N8SS Ninja Super Shred Special?

The N8SS Ninja Super Shred takes Legator's performance-focused Ninja platform into serious extended-range territory. Its eight-string layout provides access to substantially deeper notes than a conventional guitar, while the 27.5-inch scale helps maintain the tension, clarity and definition required to make those lower strings genuinely useful.

The specification is equally focused on playability. An 18-inch-radius ebony fingerboard creates a remarkably flat playing surface, while 24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets offer smooth bends and exceptional resistance to wear. Combined with powerful passive Aftershock pickups and simple five-way switching, the N8SS provides the precision needed for both aggressive rhythm work and highly technical lead playing.

Eight-String Extended Range

The defining feature of the N8SS is its eight-string layout.

Compared with a conventional six-string guitar, the additional strings dramatically extend the instrument's lower register. This gives players access to deeper riffs, wider chord voicings and extended melodic possibilities without losing the familiar upper six strings.

For progressive metal, djent, modern metal and instrumental styles, this extended range allows a single guitar to cover territory that would otherwise require considerably lower tunings or additional instruments.

27.5-Inch Scale Length

The N8SS uses a 27.5-inch standard scale across all eight strings.

This longer-than-conventional scale is particularly useful on an eight-string guitar because it helps maintain greater tension on the lowest strings. The result is a firmer response when picking and improved definition when playing heavily distorted low-register passages.

Players using alternative or particularly low tunings can also benefit from the additional scale length when choosing suitable string gauges and setup.

Standard Scale Rather Than Multiscale

Unlike Legator's FSS models, the N8SS uses a straight-fret, single-scale design.

Every string uses the same 27.5-inch scale length, giving the fingerboard a conventional fret layout despite the instrument's extended range.

This makes the N8SS particularly attractive to players who want the benefits of an eight-string baritone-scale guitar but prefer traditional straight frets rather than adapting to a multiscale layout.

Mahogany Body With Poplar Burl Top

The N8SS combines a mahogany body with a poplar burl top, creating a substantial tonal foundation while giving the Ninja its distinctive modern appearance.

Mahogany provides plenty of body and midrange presence, complementing the tight response of the ceramic pickups.

The burl top adds visual depth and ensures the guitar looks every bit as contemporary as its extended-range specification suggests.

Three-Piece Maple Neck

The N8SS uses a bolt-on three-piece maple neck.

Multi-piece maple construction provides a strong and stable foundation, an important consideration on an eight-string guitar where the neck must handle significantly more total string tension than a conventional six-string.

A satin neck finish also helps provide a smooth playing surface for rapid movement around the fingerboard.

Ebony Fingerboard With 18-Inch Radius

An ebony fingerboard with an 18-inch radius reinforces the N8SS's performance-focused character.

An 18-inch radius is considerably flatter than the fingerboards found on many traditional electric guitars. This gives players a broad, level surface particularly suited to:

• Fast alternate picking
• Tapping
• Sweep picking
• Legato
• Complex extended-range chords
• Wide bends
• Low-action setups

The ebony surface also provides the smooth, responsive feel many technical guitarists prefer.

24 Medium-Jumbo Stainless-Steel Frets

The N8SS features 24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a full two-octave fretted range across all eight strings.

Stainless steel offers considerably greater resistance to wear than traditional nickel-silver fret wire and provides an exceptionally smooth contact surface for bends and vibrato.

For an instrument likely to see intensive technical playing, it is a particularly valuable long-term specification.

Graph Tech Nut

A Graph Tech nut forms part of the N8SS hardware package.

Consistent string seating is especially important on an eight-string guitar, where accurate tuning and intonation across a much wider range of string gauges are essential.

Combined with the fixed bridge and locking tuners, the Graph Tech nut contributes to the guitar's practical, performance-oriented hardware setup.

Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbuckers

The N8SS uses a pair of Legator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers designed to produce the tight attack and clarity required from an extended-range instrument.

The bridge pickup provides the aggressive response needed for heavily distorted rhythm playing, while the neck pickup offers a fuller voice for lead work and cleaner passages.

Because the pickups are passive, there is no pickup battery to maintain.

Five-Way Pickup Switching With Coil Split Options

Legator expands the versatility of the dual-humbucker layout with a five-way blade selector.

Rather than providing only the three conventional neck, combined and bridge settings, the selector includes split-coil combinations in positions two and four.

This gives the N8SS access to brighter and leaner sounds alongside its full humbucker tones, making the guitar more versatile than its extreme-metal appearance might initially suggest.

Legator Brass Fixed Bridge

The N8SS features a Legator brass fixed bridge.

The fixed design provides a direct connection between the strings and body while avoiding the additional complexity of a tremolo system.

For extended-range players using heavy strings and lower tunings, this straightforward construction offers dependable tuning stability and makes changes in string gauge or tuning easier to manage.

Legator Locking Tuners

Legator locking tuning machines are fitted as standard.

These securely clamp each string at the tuner, reducing the amount of winding needed around the tuning post and simplifying string changes.

On an eight-string instrument, anything that makes restringing quicker and more straightforward is particularly welcome.

Who Is It For?

The Legator N8SS is aimed at guitarists who specifically want to explore the additional range and tonal possibilities offered by an eight-string instrument.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Modern metal
• Progressive metal
• Djent
• Technical metal
• Metalcore
• Progressive rock
• Instrumental guitar
• Extended-range composition
• Low and alternative tunings
• Technical rhythm playing
• Tapping
• Sweep picking
• Studio recording
• Modern live performance

Its conventional straight-fret design can also make it appealing to players who want an eight-string guitar without simultaneously adapting to a multiscale fingerboard.

Why Choose an 8-String Electric Guitar?

An eight-string guitar dramatically expands the lower register available to the player while retaining the familiar six-string range.

This allows guitarists to create extremely deep rhythm parts while moving immediately into conventional chord shapes, melodies and lead lines further up the instrument.

For progressive and modern heavy music, this additional range can open up entirely new approaches to songwriting and arrangement.

The N8SS's longer 27.5-inch scale is particularly important here, helping the lowest strings retain useful tension and clarity.

N8SS vs N8FSS – Which Should You Choose?

The N8SS uses a conventional straight-fret arrangement with a uniform 27.5-inch scale across all eight strings. It is therefore the more familiar option for players who prefer a traditional fret layout.

A multiscale N8FSS-style instrument instead varies the scale length across the strings, typically providing a longer scale towards the bass side and a shorter scale towards the treble.

Choose the N8SS if you prefer straight frets, consistent scale length and a baritone-like feel across the instrument. Consider a multiscale model if individually optimised string tension is a greater priority.

What's Included?

• Legator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8-String Electric Guitar

Please note: A gig bag or hard case is not included as standard.

Technical Specifications

General

Brand: Legator
Model: N8SS
Series: Ninja Super Shred
Instrument Type: Extended-Range Electric Guitar
Number of Strings: 8
Orientation: Right-Handed
Scale Length: 27.5"
Scale Type: Standard / Straight Fret
Body Shape: Ninja

Body

Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Poplar Burl
Body Finish: Gloss

Neck

Neck Construction: Bolt-On
Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
Neck Finish: Satin
Nut: Graph Tech

Fingerboard

Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 18"
Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Diamond
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Fret Material: Stainless Steel

Electronics

Pickup Configuration: HH
Neck Pickup: Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbucker
Neck Pickup Resistance: Approx. 13.5kΩ
Bridge Pickup Resistance: Approx. 19kΩ
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Selector: 5-Way Blade
Additional Switching: Coil-Split Sounds in Positions 2 and 4

Hardware

Bridge: Legator Brass Fixed Bridge
Bridge Type: Fixed
Tuning Machines: Legator Locking Tuners
Hardware Finish: Black

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Legator N8SS an eight-string guitar?

Yes. The N8SS has eight strings, extending substantially below the range of a standard six-string electric guitar.

Is the Legator N8SS multiscale?

No. The N8SS uses a standard straight-fret layout with a 27.5-inch scale across every string.

What is the scale length of the N8SS?

The guitar has a 27.5-inch scale length, helping maintain useful tension across its extended lower range.

Why does an eight-string guitar need a longer scale?

A longer scale increases string tension compared with a conventional scale using the same string gauge and tuning. This can help very low notes feel firmer and remain clearer when played through high-gain amplification.

What pickups are fitted to the N8SS?

It uses two Legator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers.

Are the pickups active?

No. The N8SS Aftershock humbuckers are passive and therefore do not require a battery.

Can the pickups be coil split?

The five-way selector provides split-coil sounds in positions two and four, expanding the range beyond conventional full-humbucker tones.

Does the N8SS have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. It features 24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets for excellent durability and smooth playing.

What fingerboard does the N8SS have?

The N8SS uses an ebony fingerboard with an 18-inch radius.

Is an 18-inch fingerboard radius particularly flat?

Yes. An 18-inch radius is relatively flat compared with many traditional electric guitars, making it well suited to fast technical playing and low-action setups.

Is the N8SS suitable for low tunings?

Yes. Its eight-string format and 27.5-inch scale make lower tunings and extended-range playing key strengths of the instrument when appropriately strung and set up.

Is the N8SS good for djent?

Yes. Its extended range, longer scale, ceramic humbuckers and fixed bridge make it particularly well suited to tight modern rhythm styles including djent and progressive metal.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Legator locking tuners are fitted as standard.

Does the N8SS have a tremolo?

No. It uses a Legator brass fixed bridge, prioritising tuning stability and direct response.

What is the difference between the N8SS and a multiscale eight-string?

The N8SS maintains the same 27.5-inch scale across every string and therefore uses conventional straight frets. A multiscale guitar varies scale length across the strings and uses angled frets.

Does the Legator N8SS come with a case?

No. A gig bag or hard case is not included as standard and can be purchased separately if required.

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