Master series is an apt name for this lineup of guitars. The design, hardware, pickups, finish and setup out of the factory are all in a league well beyond any other guitar I have owned. The soft shell gig bag is also surprisingly sturdy, sleek and highly functional. Packaging arrived in perfect condition with a mechanical shock detecting mechanism to make sure it is handled with care. If you are familiar with another 8 string instrument and are ready to commit to something with extra premium design and build quality, find an Abasi model with a finish that captivates you and jump on it as soon as you get a chance!

This is my 5th eight string guitar, and my third guitar with the Fishman Abasi pickups, so I have a good idea of what I want when it comes to an extended range instrument. This Emi sits really nicely to the body in a seated and standing position, neck shape is very comfortable, and tuning stability is top notch. The sound is incredible and covers a lot of ground, I will say that it can be a little low-end heavy and I attribute it to the basswood body. Only a few superficial things that I'm critical of but overall I have to say this is my favorite guitar in my collection and its given me a new idea of standards for all my future instruments. Thanks, Tosin, for designing such an inspiring work of playable art, I look forward to playing this one for many years to come!

Very Fast Shipping, 100000% Good Condition as well, Not bad set-in-up

ABASI Concepts was fast at shipping my new instrument to me. It came in perfect condition and the guitar was even in tune when I pulled it out of the box for the first time. Not to mention they have a two year warranty so I can rest assured knowing that I’m in good hands. Easy company to work with and nothing but positive experience.

The Master Series Larada 8-string in Bell Green Garden has such a powerful and unique sound. Every note is strong and well balanced. It sounds fantastic and has the best clean neck pick-up I’ve ever heard or used. The attention to detail is insane everything from the hardware, paint job, neck profile, and ergonomics to make playing the guitar effortlessly is insane.

Overall 5 out of 5 stars. I highly recommend and will happily be back to this company for more guitar products down the road.

I was hesitant, bit turned out to be a fantastic guitar! I also own a Music Man “Kaizen”, and it compares equally great!

It sounds fantastic on its own and fits in well with my current board.

The distortion is easily dialed in. I felt it was easy to get a gritty old school distortion as well as get a more modern metal tone.

Pushing the distortion knob to the higher end gives it an almost digital sound. It sounds like the Archtype: Abasi sound but still feels like a pedal.

I love it. Was unsure about it for 30 seconds when I tried it first. Definitely my favorite pedal at the moment.

The EQ is also phenomenal and the range is perfect.

This is a “colored” compressor in the best way possible. I always thought I liked “transparent” compressors but what this does to your tone and playing is insane. It works with all my guitars and everything from clean to even as a boost for high gain.

very good

Nicest guitar I've ever played. It's super easy to play, and every piece is high quality. Tapping feels easier than ever for some reason, and even string bending goes super smooth. None of that "string going over your fingernail" nonesense. 👌 i love it. Been wanting to try this brand for a long time and i have no regrets

Expensive (especially if you live outside US) but the best compression pedal I have ever tried! Amazing with guitars, but works incredibly well with other instruments like winds and brass (yeah)!

Very good

Tested it on JC-40

- sounds great with both humbuckers and singles
- thick and transparent, controllable sound
- definitely djents. I like its distortion character a lot
- not noisy
- very versatile wide range EQ knobs, with good response even at max parameters. Bass is not boomy, mids are not honky, treble is not fizzy. Just perfect.
- Its possible to dial up perfect tone without an overdrive pedal in front

Love my Emi and ever details is perfect. Easily my favorite guitar.

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