Impact Soundworks selected an 'Iron Label' RGIF8 drop-tuned to low E, and equipped it with Fishman Fluence Tosin Abasi Signature pickups. Their internal bar of quality was so high that thery recorded the entire sample set three times in their pursuit of the perfect performances and tone. This is their vision of what a no-compromises, maximum-quality 8-string guitar should be. Shreddage 3 Hydra is the culmination of everything Impact Soundworks learned in 10 years of creating virtual guitars. Ultimate Badass 8-string Guitar for Rock and Metal