I also own 2 8-string guitars and have owned several.
I first started off with a production RG2228 right when they came out.
Sold it after a while because the quality wasn't good etc.
Then got a Agile intrepid pro wich I later sold, it was a good guitar but no matter what I did I couldn't get rid of fretbuzz on the lowest string, the ibanez had the same problem.
I also owned a SC608b wich was a great guitar, but 27 inches is just a bit too short for my liking so I ended up trading that one for an Schecter SLS C-8.
So that's my main 8 that I currently own, I also own a Agile intrepid standard (28.6 inch, passive, on pick-up, bolt on maple neck).
I'm not going to sell those 2 8-strings anytime soon because they play and sound great and both have their qualities!
The schecter has great build quality and plays and sounds great.
I didn't have any trouble at all setting it up with low action without fret buzz in standard F#.
The only thing that bugs me a little is the fact the SD blackouts are noisy!!
It's funny because they advertise them as low-noise pickups.
Well, I own another blackout guitar and I can tell you, they are noisy unfortunately, so I have to set up the noise gate(s) in my Axe Fx II pretty high to minimize noise.
Be aware of that when buying a guitar with blackouts!
The Agile is great too, it just feels a bit cheaper and is less easy to play, but it sounds great!
Anyway, I'm kinda ranting away here but I was wondering how you guys set up your rhythm patches for the Axe II.
So far I've had quite some succes with one of the Cameron models and the Das metal.
Tube screamer in front of the amp with Tone set quite high, no drive.
Turn up the bass/depth and treble/presence on the amp and try not to set the mid too high.
Then I scoop quite some mids in the amp eq section to get it to sound heavy.
Usually use the OH recto cab with R121.....
It sounds quite good but I would love to get some more tips on perfecting my 8-string tone on the Axe II.
I really like the meshuggah 8-string sound (I know, I know.....).
Anyway, it's good to see more 8-stringers on here.
Lets keep this thread rolling and share some tips on getting good tones!
As soon as Axe Edit comes out I will share some patches!
Oh here's a track I made with a buddy of mine a while ago:
https://soundcloud.com/produckt
This track still features my old SC608b and the guitar sound was made with Guitar Rig 5 before I owned an Axe Fx II.