{"product_id":"legator-n8ss-ninja-super-shred-8-string-multiscale-electric-guitar-purple","title":"Legator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8 String Electric Guitar Purple","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8-String Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a high-performance extended-range instrument designed for players who need massive low-end range without sacrificing speed, precision or articulation. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lightweight mahogany body with poplar burl top provides a resonant foundation, while dual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/q988VzvWi-A?si=H4zDHqvfEvLCFZH6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN8SS Ninja Super Shred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-String Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany with Poplar Burl Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended-range performance with tight low-string response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern metal, progressive metal, djent and technical guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntermediate to advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes the Legator N8SS Ninja Super Shred Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN8SS Ninja Super Shred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-inch scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps maintain the tension, clarity and definition required to make those lower strings genuinely useful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEight-String Extended Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe defining feature of the N8SS is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeight-string layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-Inch Scale Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-inch standard scale across all eight strings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers using alternative or particularly low tunings can also benefit from the additional scale length when choosing suitable string gauges and setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Scale Rather Than Multiscale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike Legator's FSS models, the N8SS uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estraight-fret, single-scale design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery string uses the same 27.5-inch scale length, giving the fingerboard a conventional fret layout despite the instrument's extended range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany Body With Poplar Burl Top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS combines a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emahogany body with a poplar burl top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a substantial tonal foundation while giving the Ninja its distinctive modern appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahogany provides plenty of body and midrange presence, complementing the tight response of the ceramic pickups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe burl top adds visual depth and ensures the guitar looks every bit as contemporary as its extended-range specification suggests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree-Piece Maple Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebolt-on three-piece maple neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA satin neck finish also helps provide a smooth playing surface for rapid movement around the fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony Fingerboard With 18-Inch Radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eebony fingerboard with an 18-inch radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reinforces the N8SS's performance-focused character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn 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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast alternate picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweep picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplex extended-range chords\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide bends\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-action setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ebony surface also provides the smooth, responsive feel many technical guitarists prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 Medium-Jumbo Stainless-Steel Frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing a full two-octave fretted range across all eight strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless steel offers considerably greater resistance to wear than traditional nickel-silver fret wire and provides an exceptionally smooth contact surface for bends and vibrato.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor an instrument likely to see intensive technical playing, it is a particularly valuable long-term specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraph Tech Nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraph Tech nut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e forms part of the N8SS hardware package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsistent 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the fixed bridge and locking tuners, the Graph Tech nut contributes to the guitar's practical, performance-oriented hardware setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS uses a pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to produce the tight attack and clarity required from an extended-range instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the pickups are passive, there is no pickup battery to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive-Way Pickup Switching With Coil Split Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator expands the versatility of the dual-humbucker layout with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive-way blade selector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than providing only the three conventional neck, combined and bridge settings, the selector includes split-coil combinations in positions two and four.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Brass Fixed Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator brass fixed bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fixed design provides a direct connection between the strings and body while avoiding the additional complexity of a tremolo system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Locking Tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator locking tuning machines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are fitted as standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese securely clamp each string at the tuner, reducing the amount of winding needed around the tuning post and simplifying string changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn an eight-string instrument, anything that makes restringing quicker and more straightforward is particularly welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Legator N8SS is aimed at guitarists who specifically want to explore the additional range and tonal possibilities offered by an eight-string instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly well suited to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDjent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetalcore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgressive rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrumental guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtended-range composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow and alternative tunings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical rhythm playing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTapping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweep picking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudio recording\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern live performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts conventional straight-fret design can also make it appealing to players who want an eight-string guitar without simultaneously adapting to a multiscale fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose an 8-String Electric Guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn eight-string guitar dramatically expands the lower register available to the player while retaining the familiar six-string range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows guitarists to create extremely deep rhythm parts while moving immediately into conventional chord shapes, melodies and lead lines further up the instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor progressive and modern heavy music, this additional range can open up entirely new approaches to songwriting and arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS's longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-inch scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly important here, helping the lowest strings retain useful tension and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN8SS vs N8FSS – Which Should You Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN8SS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN8SS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8-String Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A gig bag or hard case is not included as standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Legator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e N8SS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ninja Super Shred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended-Range Electric Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Strings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Right-Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 27.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard \/ Straight Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ninja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Poplar Burl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gloss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bolt-On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3-Piece Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Graph Tech\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard Radius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition Inlays:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mother-of-Pearl Diamond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Frets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFret Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Legator Passive Aftershock Ceramic Humbucker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Pickup Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 13.5kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Pickup Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 19kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Master Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickup Selector:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-Way Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Switching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coil-Split Sounds in Positions 2 and 4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Legator Brass Fixed Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fixed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Legator Locking Tuners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Legator N8SS an eight-string guitar?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The N8SS has eight strings, extending substantially below the range of a standard six-string electric guitar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the Legator N8SS multiscale?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The N8SS uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estandard straight-fret layout with a 27.5-inch scale across every string\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the scale length of the N8SS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guitar has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.5-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping maintain useful tension across its extended lower range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does an eight-string guitar need a longer scale?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat pickups are fitted to the N8SS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator Passive Aftershock ceramic humbuckers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the pickups active?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The N8SS Aftershock humbuckers are passive and therefore do not require a battery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the pickups be coil split?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe five-way selector provides split-coil sounds in positions two and four, expanding the range beyond conventional full-humbucker tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the N8SS have stainless-steel frets?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 medium-jumbo stainless-steel frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for excellent durability and smooth playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat fingerboard does the N8SS have?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe N8SS uses an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eebony fingerboard with an 18-inch radius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs an 18-inch fingerboard radius particularly flat?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the N8SS suitable for low tunings?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs the N8SS good for djent?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it have locking tuners?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Legator locking tuners are fitted as standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the N8SS have a tremolo?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. It uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator brass fixed bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prioritising tuning stability and direct response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the difference between the N8SS and a multiscale eight-string?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the Legator N8SS come with a case?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. A gig bag or hard case is not included as standard and can be purchased separately if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair Deal Music is a family-run independent music retailer established in Birmingham in 1987. 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Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThinking about upgrading your current guitar? Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges a wide range of electric guitars, acoustic guitars, basses, amplifiers and other musical equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade your existing gear towards the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegator N8SS Ninja Super Shred 8-String\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and reduce the cost of your next purchase. 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