Electric Guitars Buying Guide

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V Rated by Vincent Vandegans · Updated Sep 2026

Extended-range 8-string guitars push into territory that a standard scale length handles poorly — low strings get floppy, high strings feel too loose. A multiscale (fanned fret) design solves this by using a longer scale on the bass strings and a shorter one on the treble strings, improving tension balance across the full range in a way many returning players find makes the extended range genuinely playable rather than just a novelty.

The ten guitars below are real, currently-listed multiscale 8-string instruments, checked for seller reliability and priced against comparable recent sales.

At a Glance — Our Top Picks

Editor's Top Pick

Agile Chiral Nirvana Guitar Multi Scale 8 String Fishman Pickups

Score 95/100 · $799.99 · Used

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Best New

Batking Electric Headless 8 Stringed Multiscale Guitar luminous Inlays

Score 95/100 · $449.99 · New

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Best Used

Jackson Pro Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS 7 String Multi Scale Electric Guitar - Eureka

Score 95/100 · $1,399.00 · Used

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Top 10 Electric Guitarss on eBay & Amazon

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Agile Chiral Nirvana Guitar Multi Scale 8 String Fishman Pickups

Rating Score: 95/100 · $799.99 Used

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Brand: Agile
Type: Electric Guitar
Body Type: Solid
String Configuration: 8 String
Model: Chiral Nirvana

•Condition: Used
•Seller rating: 99.8% positive (8472 ratings)
•Free shipping
•Returns accepted (30 calendar day)

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Jackson X Series Multi Scale 7 string Dinky Archtop Guitar DKAF7 W/Upgrade MINT

Rating Score: 91/100 · $525.00 Used

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Brand: Jackson
Personalize: No
Handedness: Right-Handed
Series: Jackson X
Type: Electric Guitar
Body Type: Solid

•Condition: Used
•Seller rating: 97.4% positive (656 ratings)
•Free shipping
•No returns accepted

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Schecter Silver Mountain Multiscale 7 String Electric Guitar

Rating Score: 87/100 · $749.00 Used

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Body Type: Solid
Size: 4/4
Neck Material: Maple
Set Includes: Gig Bag
Number of Frets: 24
Personalize: No

•Condition: Used
•Seller rating: 100.0% positive (149 ratings)
•Free shipping
•No returns accepted

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Jackson Pro Dinky DK Modern HT7 MS 7 String Multi Scale Electric Guitar - Eureka

Rating Score: 95/100 · $1,399.00 Used

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Brand: Jackson
Type: Electric Guitar
Series: Pro Series
Model: HT7 MS
Body Color: Eureka Mist
Body Type: Solid

•Condition: Used
•Seller rating: 99.4% positive (5327 ratings)
•Free shipping
•No returns accepted

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Legator G8FS Lunar Eclipse Headless 8 String Electric Guitar Ghost Multiscale

Rating Score: 92/100 · $799.99 Used

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Body Type: Headless
Size: 4/4
Body Color: Blue
Neck Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 24
Brand: Legator

•Condition: Used
•Seller rating: 100.0% positive (623 ratings)
•Shipping: $49.99
•No returns accepted

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Batking Electric Headless 8 Stringed Multiscale Guitar luminous Inlays

Rating Score: 95/100 · $449.99 New

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Body Type: Headless
Size: 4/4
Body Color: Blue
Neck Material: eyebirds, Maple
Set Includes: Cable
Number of Frets: 24

•Condition: New
•Seller rating: 100.0% positive (2233 ratings)
•Free shipping
•Returns accepted (30 calendar day)

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Ibanez RGMS8PB MultiScale 8String Electric Guitar Cosmic Blue Starburst

Rating Score: 95/100 · $849.99 New

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Brand: Ibanez
Type: Electric Guitar
MPN: RGMS8PBCBS
Model: Ibanez RGMS8 8-string
Style 1: Cosmic Blue Starburst

•Condition: New
•Seller rating: 99.8% positive (453443 ratings)
•Free shipping
•Returns accepted (30 calendar day)

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Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar: Roasted Maple Neck W/String-Through Bridge

Rating Score: 94/100 · $538.67 New

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Body Material: Okoume
Guitar Bridge System: Staggered Individual Saddles
Set Name: Aklot Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar
Item Package Quantity: 1
Brand: AKLOT
Fretboard Material: Maple Wood

•Condition: New
•Seller rating: 98.9% positive (2069 ratings)
•eBay Top Rated Seller
•Free shipping
•Returns accepted (30 calendar day)

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Schecter Omen Elite-8 8-String Multiscale Guitar - Black Cherry Burst - Open Box

Rating Score: 95/100 · $749.99 Open box

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Brand: Schecter
Type: Electric Guitar
MPN: 2465
UPC: 810051472301

•Condition: Open box
•Seller rating: 99.8% positive (291289 ratings)
•Free shipping
•Returns accepted (30 calendar day)

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Electric Guitar 8 String Headless Multi Scale Red Black IEHLFF8-300

Rating Score: 86/100 · $511.99 New

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Brand: IYV
Type: Other
Size: Full size
Model: IEHLFF8-300
Color: Red Black
Material: Other

•Condition: New
•Seller rating: 100.0% positive (111 ratings)
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Buyer's Guide: How to Pick the Best Electric Guitars

What to understand about multiscale 8-string guitars before buying.

Fanned Fret Adjustment

The angled frets take a genuine adjustment period even for experienced guitarists — most players report adapting within a few weeks of regular practice, though the perpendicular fret near the middle helps ease the transition.

Scale Length Range

Check the specific scale range (commonly around 25.5" to 27" or wider) — a bigger spread gives better low-string tension but a more pronounced fan angle to adjust to.

Extended Range Playing Technique

8 strings genuinely opens up new voicings and range, but effective use takes deliberate technique development — this isn't simply a 6-string with two extra strings bolted on conceptually.

Electric Guitars FAQs

Is multiscale hard to adjust to for an experienced player? +

There's a real adjustment period, but most experienced guitarists report adapting within a few weeks — the fanned frets feel unusual initially but become natural faster than most players expect.

Do I need 8 strings, or would 7 be enough? +

Depends on how low you want to go and whether you want the extra high range too — 7-string covers most extended-range needs; 8-string adds genuine range on both ends for players who specifically want it.

What should I check on a used multiscale guitar? +

Confirm the neck relief and action are properly set across the full fan (a poorly set up multiscale can feel worse than a standard guitar), and check for consistent fret height across the angled frets.

Is multiscale just a trend, or does it solve a real problem? +

It solves a genuine engineering problem — string tension balance across extended range — rather than being purely aesthetic, which is why it's become standard on most serious extended-range instruments rather than fading as a fad.

Top Sellers Rank

Rank	Seller	Price vs. average	Rating
#1	musiciansfriend	+15% vs. avg	★ 5
#2	proaudiostar	+2% vs. avg	★ 5
#3	greatdeals7436	+8% vs. avg	★ 5

Why Should You Trust Us?

Every guitar here is cross-checked against live eBay listings, with scale length range and string count confirmed from the listing description before inclusion.

Written by Vincent Vandegans

Vincent has spent years buying, selling, and researching gear across live marketplaces. He personally tests a portion of the products featured on this site — hands-on with the exact model, checking build quality, sound, and feel for himself. For the rest of the lineup, each pick goes through the same in-depth research process rather than being taken at face value from a listing photo.

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How this guide was researched

Hands-on testing, when possible

Whenever Vincent owns or can source the exact model, he tests it directly — evaluating build quality, sound, playability, and how it holds up against the manufacturer claims.

Technical spec sheets, compared side by side

For every other pick, the manufacturer datasheets, manuals, and published specifications are read in full and compared against competing models in the same price range — not just skimmed from a listing summary.

Real owner reviews, mined from blogs and forums

Vincent digs through long-running gear forums, owner blogs, and marketplace review threads to find recurring, repeated feedback from real buyers after months of actual use — not just the top review snippet or a manufacturer-friendly quote.

Live marketplace data, checked at publish time

Price, seller reputation, condition, and availability shown on this site are cross-checked directly against live eBay and Amazon listings, so the ranking reflects what is actually being sold, not a historical average.

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