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Eight Strings, Offset DOT Inlays, and Modern Headless Performance! The Agile Chiral Nirvana 82528 RL MOD SS Flat Black DOT combines extended-range versatility, premium modern electronics, and a familiar approach to fretboard navigation in one compact headless electric guitar.
Featuring a 25.5"–28.625" multiscale design, dual Fishman Fluence Modern active pickups, 24 stainless steel frets, and an American-made Richlite fretboard with offset DOT inlays, this guitar is designed for progressive metal, djent, modern rock, and experimental extended-range playing.
The updated V3.7 design includes a notched heel for improved access to the highest frets, two push-pull controls offering three Fishman pickup sounds, heavier-duty string locks with stainless steel screws on larger strings, and refined body shaping that helps protect the headless tuning hardware.
One of the defining features of this particular Nirvana 82528 is its offset DOT fretboard inlays.
Unlike the clean, unmarked playing surface of the no-DOT version, these inlays provide familiar visual references that can help players locate fret positions quickly.
The DOT design is especially helpful on a multiscale guitar, where the fanned-fret layout looks different from a conventional straight-fret instrument.
The inlays complement the smooth Richlite fretboard while preserving the understated appearance of the Flat Black headless design.
The Agile Chiral Nirvana 82528 features an advanced multiscale arrangement with a 25.5" treble-string scale and a longer 28.625" bass-string scale.
The additional length on the lower strings helps improve tension, picking response, and note definition in low tunings.
Meanwhile, the shorter treble-string scale retains a more familiar playing feel for lead work, bends, and chords.
This combination allows players to explore extended-range tunings without requiring the same long scale length across every string.
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern active humbuckers provide powerful, articulate electric guitar tones across the full eight-string range.
The guitar pairs an Alnico neck pickup with a Ceramic bridge pickup, delivering a versatile selection of modern high-gain, clean, and lead sounds.
The updated V3.7 electronics provide three distinct sounds through two push-pull potentiometers:
The push-pull volume control selects the alternate pickup voice, while the push-pull tone control activates the additional coil-tap-style sound. A three-way selector provides bridge, combined, and neck pickup positions.
The V3.7 revision introduces several improvements to the Nirvana platform, building on its already capable headless design.
The Chiral Nirvana 82528 features 24 stainless steel frets, providing excellent resistance to wear and a smooth playing surface.
These frets are particularly useful for demanding technical playing, frequent practice, and intensive recording or performance work.
The V3.7 notched heel complements the 24-fret layout by improving clearance when accessing the upper register.
Richlite is an engineered composite material known for its smooth feel, durability, and dimensional stability.
Its resistance to moisture-related changes makes it a practical choice for an extended-range guitar.
This particular version combines Richlite with offset DOT inlays, offering additional visual guidance across the fanned-fret playing surface.
The three-piece wenge/maple neck provides stable multi-piece hardwood construction for the demands of an eight-string multiscale guitar.
The bolt-on neck joint incorporates the improved V3.7 notched heel for comfortable access to the highest frets.
An adjustable truss rod allows neck relief to be fine-tuned for changes in tuning, string gauges, or environmental conditions.
The Nirvana 82528 features a lightweight double-cutaway swamp ash body with a burl ash top and comfortable contoured back.
The understated Flat Black finish complements the modern headless design, while the offset DOT inlays add a familiar visual element to the fretboard.
This combination provides a distinctive alternative to the more colorful or gloss-finish Nirvana models.
Despite its extended 28.625" maximum scale length, the guitar measures approximately 34" overall, including the strap button.
Headless construction reduces the instrument's overall length by eliminating a conventional headstock and integrating the tuning system into the bridge.
The latest V3.7 design features upgraded string locks with stainless steel screws on larger strings, as well as refined lower body contours that help protect the tuning hardware.
This model combines the versatile performance of an eight-string multiscale guitar with the convenience of familiar offset DOT fretboard inlays.
Its 25.5"–28.625" multiscale arrangement supports articulate low-register playing while retaining comfortable treble-string feel.
Fishman Fluence Modern pickups deliver powerful and versatile active tones, while 24 stainless steel frets and a Richlite fretboard provide premium durability.
The V3.7 improvements add enhanced upper-fret access, stronger string locks, and improved headless tuner protection.
For guitarists who appreciate the streamlined Flat Black finish but prefer visible fretboard position markers, the DOT version offers an especially appealing combination of style and functionality.
The latest Agile Nirvana V3.7 electronics use two push-pull controls for three available Fishman pickup sounds.
View the Agile Nirvana V3.7 Three-Voice Wiring Diagram
Extended-Range Performance with Familiar Fretboard Markers! The Agile Chiral Nirvana 82528 RL MOD SS Flat Black DOT delivers multiscale versatility, Fishman Fluence tone, stainless steel frets, premium Richlite construction, and modern V3.7 ergonomics in an exceptionally capable headless guitar.
String Gauges (Low to High): .074, .054, .042, .034, .024, .016, .012, .010
Alternative tunings may require different gauges and setup adjustments to maintain proper string tension and playability.
Watch and listen to Agile Chiral Nirvana eight-string headless guitars in action. These videos demonstrate the sound, versatility, and playing characteristics of the Chiral series. Instruments shown may feature different finishes or earlier production specifications than the current V3.7 models.
A playing demonstration featuring the Agile Chiral extended-range headless guitar platform.
SinysterSounds demonstrates an Agile Chiral Nirvana 82528 eight-string headless guitar, showcasing its extended-range sound and playing characteristics. The instrument shown has an Oceanburst Flame finish.
Hear an Agile Chiral extended-range guitar in an atmospheric musical arrangement combining heavy rhythm tones with ambient textures.
This guitar uses Fishman Fluence M38-SB2 8-String Modern Humbuckers with the three-voice design. The neck pickup is the Alnico version, and the bridge pickup is the Ceramic version.
The Fishman Fluence Modern three-voice system provides two different humbucker sounds plus an optimized single-coil-style third voice. This expands the guitar's tonal range beyond conventional active humbuckers.
The V3.7 electronics use a push-pull volume control to select between the two humbucker voices and a push-pull tone control for the third, single-coil-style sound. A three-way pickup selector provides bridge, combined, and neck pickup positions.
The Alnico neck pickup provides rich, articulate chord and lead tones, while the Ceramic bridge pickup emphasizes attack, tight bass response, and aggressive modern sounds. Together, they offer a versatile combination for extended-range playing.
Yes. This model features offset DOT inlays on its Richlite fretboard, along with Luminlay position markers.
Both models share the same core eight-string multiscale design, Fishman Fluence Modern electronics, stainless steel frets, Richlite fretboard, and V3.7 features. This version adds offset DOT fretboard inlays.
Yes. The V3.7 version includes a notched heel, three-voice Fishman electronics, upgraded string locks, and refined body contours.
Yes. This listing is for the right-handed configuration.
The guitar features a 25.5"–28.625" multiscale layout, with the shorter scale on the treble side and the longer scale on the bass side.
It has 24 stainless steel frets.
Yes. The three-piece wenge/maple neck uses a bolt-on joint with the updated V3.7 notched heel.
From low to high, the factory gauges are .074, .054, .042, .034, .024, .016, .012, and .010.
Yes. The updated Nirvana V3.7 three-voice wiring diagram is linked in the main product description.
Loosen the appropriate string lock, install the replacement string, and secure the locking mechanism carefully. Avoid overtightening or cross-threading the screws. String-changing instructions are linked in the main description.
Reduce string tension, loosen the saddle adjustment screw, move the saddle as required, and secure it before retuning. An illustrated adjustment reference is linked in the main product description.
A stuck ball end may prevent the bridge receiver from moving fully forward. Consult the troubleshooting video linked in the main description.
The published instructions specify 3mm for headlocks, 2mm for bridge intonation, 1.5mm for string height, and 4mm for the truss rod. Use correctly fitting tools and avoid overtightening.
This Agile Chiral Nirvana model is manufactured in South Korea.
The headless design reduces overall instrument length, while the multiscale layout provides added bass-string length for improved low-tuning definition and a more familiar scale on the treble strings.
