Ibanez M80M Meshuggah Signature 8-String Electric Guitar - Weathered Black
Meshuggah did more than adopt the 8-string guitar — they made a case for what it was actually for. The M80M is the signature model built from that history, and its most telling feature is what it leaves out: a single bridge humbucker, one volume control, and nothing else in the signal path. This is an instrument designed around a specific and uncompromising approach to rhythm playing.
Single Pickup, Single Purpose
The lone bridge humbucker is not a cost decision. Removing the neck pickup eliminates a magnetic load on the strings and clears the area under the strings where the player's hand sits during palm-muted rhythm work. The result is a more direct, focused output with tighter transient response — exactly what precision rhythm playing at extended range demands. Players looking for a versatile do-everything instrument should look elsewhere; players who know what they want from an 8-string will recognize the logic immediately.
Construction
The ash body delivers a bright, well-defined character with strong note separation — important on an 8-string where low-string content can easily overwhelm everything above it. The five-piece maple and walnut neck provides the rigidity required to keep eight strings' worth of tension stable, and the rosewood fretboard adds a balanced midrange that keeps the sound from becoming brittle. The Weathered Black finish is a satin treatment that resists fingerprints and gives the instrument a worn, utilitarian appearance in keeping with the band's aesthetic.
Specifications
| Series |
Ibanez Signature — Meshuggah |
| Strings |
8 |
| Body |
Ash |
| Neck |
5pc Maple/Walnut |
| Fretboard |
Rosewood |
| Pickups |
1 Humbucker (bridge) |
| Finish |
Weathered Black |
Buying From XGuitars
Every guitar sold through XGuitars receives a hands-on professional setup and thorough inspection. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, checking action height, intonation, neck relief, fret ends, tuning stability, electronics, and finish quality. All instruments are stored in a climate-controlled environment at proper humidity and temperature. We also offer a zero-cost warranty — we cover all shipping costs for warranty claims within the continental U.S. Availability: December.
Questions about this guitar or need help choosing between models? Call us at 828-417-9515 or email
sales@xguitars.com.
