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The Tao-8 Satin Trans Purple is an 8-string electric guitar designed for demanding guitarists, particularly those playing modern and progressive styles. Its ultra-thin multi-ply maple and padauk neck offers fast and comfortable playability, ideal for studio sessions or on stage. The satin finish and ash wood with flamed maple veneer provide a refined aesthetic while ensuring excellent sound projection. This guitar is equipped with Schecter USA humbucker pickups, perfect for a powerful and clear sound, suitable for experienced musicians or enthusiasts of versatile instruments.
| Type | Electric Guitar |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 8 |
| Neck | Bolt-on, Ultra Access type |
| Neck wood | Multi-ply Maple and Padauk |
| Neck shape | Ultra thin ''U'' |
| Nut width | 53 mm |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 20 mm |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fretboard wood | Ebony |
| Fretboard radius | 406 mm |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 685 mm |
| Inlays | Luminlay Glow in the Dark |
| Body wood | Ash with flamed maple veneer |
| Finish | Satin Trans Purple |
| Tuners | Hipshot Grip-Lock |
| Bridge | Hipshot Fixed Bridge (Satin Black) |
| Pickups | Schecter USA Colossus / Schecter USA Chaosbreaker, humbuckers |
| Pickup selector | 3 positions |
| Controls | Volume (Push-Pull) |
| Strings supplied | Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom 2624 (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080) |
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