NGD: Custom 7 String Ibanez copy (56k warning?)

Pengu · 10-15-2011, 04:01 AM

Hey guys, this is my first NGD and first seven string

I just got this guitar this morning from a user on this forum, Wi77iam, and it is amazing, needs some work though.

This neck is to die for, it feels just as good as it looks. It's made from Maple with a purpleheart stripe, and quilted maple fretboard, which is from ET Guitars. ET did such an epic job it's not funny.
The Ash body is from Patrick simms.... But was fixed and finished by ET guitars.

Wi77iam has a thread on the start of the body and the neck when he first got it: Custom RG7 in the works (ET guitar content)

Was also plekked before I got it this morning so it feels so good to play.

Only downside to this guitar is that the guitar has no back covers (easily fixed) and it has a buzzing sound when i take my hand away from the strings and volume nob ( I think it's just that it hasn't been earthed, easily fixed).

Haven't had time to dial in the amp settings for the Dimazio's so I cannot give a valid opinion on them.

EDIT: After spending some time with this guitar, I have noticed that the wiring has not been done properly as well as there being a twang after I strum the guitar. The unearthed buzz is realllyyyy starting to get to me now. As of this I cannot accurately determain what these pups really sound like. Since I would have been upgrading the pups in the future I though I may as well do it now while im taking half the guitar out. I will be replacing them with an aftermath bridge, and still not sure about the neck pup. I will be placing the bone nut because it is barely holding the the string (as you can see in one of the pictures), and since I am going up to a gauge 13-74 string set, this nut will definetly not hold the strings properly.
As for the ibanez logo, I am thinking of taking it off and replacing it with ET's logo, if that is possible.
I still can't get over this neck

Specs
-ash body with blue stain and tung oiled
-Maple neck and fretboard
-dimarzio blaze neck
-dimarzio d-sonic bridge
-sperzel tuners
-hipshot bridge with graphtech string saver saddles

Other than that this guitar is amazing, feels saweet to play and I LOVE the neck.

Now for the photos

CrushingAnvil · 10-15-2011, 04:23 AM

What's wrong with the Dimarzios?

Pengu · 10-15-2011, 04:31 AM

I haven't dialed the amp settings to the dimazio's my bad

brutalwizard · 10-15-2011, 04:44 AM

i must see this beast

77zark77 · 10-15-2011, 04:50 AM

classy !

Invader · 10-15-2011, 05:12 AM

Lose the Ibanez logo and that would be pretty damn perfect in my book!

shitsøn · 10-15-2011, 05:17 AM

Seeing that makes the wait for my ET conversion neck even harder!

Great choice to leave the headstock unfinished and the quilted maple fretboard looks amazing, too. You have a fine taste in guitars and ET's work looks impeccable.

Happy NGD!

thatguy87 · 10-15-2011, 07:12 AM

I had a talk with Ernie recently.... I am having a hard time keeping my composure waiting on my neck.... and if the quilt looks anything like the quilt on your neck then I will certainly be in for a treat. DAT QUILT!!!

The rest of the guitar is rather tasty as well I might add. I like the color but the headstock logo doesn't fit somehow. either way that is one outstanding guitar. Happy NGD man!

Speculum Speculorum · 10-15-2011, 07:57 AM

Yes, that maple figure on the fretboard is freaking gorgeous. Makes me wonder why we don't see more quilt maple fretboards. Also, makes me want quilt maple fretboards... DAMN! DAMNIT ALL! STUPID GAS!

TimSE · 10-15-2011, 10:03 AM

Very cool!

Love that fingerboard

Iv always been on the side of Copies not having the Logo of what they are copies of... But then its not my guitar

That is really classy though man, good work

GSingleton · 10-15-2011, 10:13 AM

DAT NECK

orakle · 10-15-2011, 10:15 AM

that's like so clean

technomancer · 10-15-2011, 10:29 AM

Excellent color and wood combo, it looks fantastic. Congrats

I still don't like builders putting company logos on copies, but what're you gonna' do

DTay47 · 10-15-2011, 11:28 AM

I actually like the look of the ibanez logo, i think it always looks good with an natural headstock. The vody looks amazing too! Happy NGD!

Nimgoble · 10-15-2011, 11:57 AM

VERY nice looking guitar. That neck is beautiful...

+1 to not liking builders putting company logos on copies.

AfroSamurai · 10-15-2011, 01:05 PM

loved the fretboard!

Herrick · 10-15-2011, 02:04 PM

The guitar has this very cool faded look to it, as if you found it washed up on the beach. Very nice, sir

Pablo · 10-15-2011, 04:23 PM

Nice fiddle!!! There is a good reason why we don't see a lot of quilt maple fretboards: quilted figuring is damn rare in Eastern Hard Maple!
Nope, maple isn't just maple - the nice flamed and quilted stuff you see on eg. PRS show-pieces is a lighter and softer species commonly refered to as Western Soft Maple (acer macrophyllum), wheras what you want to use for necks is a harder and heavier species commonly known as Eastern Hard Maple (acer sacchorum).
I wouldn't have opted for an Ibby logo either, but the guitar and the specs sure make for sweet reading!

Cheers

Eske

Michael T · 10-15-2011, 04:58 PM

Super nice, so much awesomness I don't know where to start.
CONGRATS !!!

Churchie777 · 10-15-2011, 04:58 PM

Very very nice dude! its class all the way and like everyone has said THAT BOARD!! amazing

Robotechnology · 10-15-2011, 07:19 PM

Very nice choices for your specs. Congrats and play the heck out of that thing.

Tranquilliser · 10-16-2011, 01:03 AM

I like it.
I think it looks better with the Ibanez logo on the Headstock, without it, it would look overly plain and silly.

This is definitely awesome.

JP Universe · 10-16-2011, 01:34 AM

That neck!!!!

exordium · 10-16-2011, 03:50 AM

Loving all the woods. That maple! :O
Looks very classy!

rcsierra13 · 10-16-2011, 09:41 AM

That neck just looks like it is alive! Like fluid water or something.

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10-15-2011, 04:01 AM	#1
Pengu ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NGD: Custom 7 String Ibanez copy (56k warning?) Hey guys, this is my first NGD and first seven string I just got this guitar this morning from a user on this forum, Wi77iam, and it is amazing, needs some work though. This neck is to die for, it feels just as good as it looks. It's made from Maple with a purpleheart stripe, and quilted maple fretboard, which is from ET Guitars. ET did such an epic job it's not funny. The Ash body is from Patrick simms.... But was fixed and finished by ET guitars. Wi77iam has a thread on the start of the body and the neck when he first got it: Custom RG7 in the works (ET guitar content) Was also plekked before I got it this morning so it feels so good to play. Only downside to this guitar is that the guitar has no back covers (easily fixed) and it has a buzzing sound when i take my hand away from the strings and volume nob ( I think it's just that it hasn't been earthed, easily fixed). Haven't had time to dial in the amp settings for the Dimazio's so I cannot give a valid opinion on them. EDIT: After spending some time with this guitar, I have noticed that the wiring has not been done properly as well as there being a twang after I strum the guitar. The unearthed buzz is realllyyyy starting to get to me now. As of this I cannot accurately determain what these pups really sound like. Since I would have been upgrading the pups in the future I though I may as well do it now while im taking half the guitar out. I will be replacing them with an aftermath bridge, and still not sure about the neck pup. I will be placing the bone nut because it is barely holding the the string (as you can see in one of the pictures), and since I am going up to a gauge 13-74 string set, this nut will definetly not hold the strings properly. As for the ibanez logo, I am thinking of taking it off and replacing it with ET's logo, if that is possible. I still can't get over this neck Specs -ash body with blue stain and tung oiled -Maple neck and fretboard -dimarzio blaze neck -dimarzio d-sonic bridge -sperzel tuners -hipshot bridge with graphtech string saver saddles Other than that this guitar is amazing, feels saweet to play and I LOVE the neck. Now for the photos templton89, BigPhi84, NeoTheMaggot and 8 others like this.

10-15-2011, 04:23 AM	#2
CrushingAnvil \m Not Jesus Land m/ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 7,920 Thanked: 184 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What's wrong with the Dimarzios? Whoever said "the best things in life are free" hasn't played an 80's RG" - Nick/TheSixthWheel

10-15-2011, 04:44 AM	#4
brutalwizard Pretty Your Petunia Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: idaho Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 100 $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $brutalwizard is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i must see this beast Check out my band http://www.facebook.com/ForsythiaOfficial My youtube youtube.com/therealgtarbeast666 I don't think that we ever thought of it as the equivalent of music, as the end-goal was to buy more in-game slut clothes-- schecterwhore on rock band Im a super chill mellow ambient slut. --7 STRINGS OF HATE

10-15-2011, 05:12 AM	#6
Invader 97.5 The Brodeo Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 513 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Lose the Ibanez logo and that would be pretty damn perfect in my book! Demiurge, Nimgoble, Dead Undead and 2 others like this.

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10-15-2011, 04:31 AM	#3
Pengu ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 39 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I haven't dialed the amp settings to the dimazio's my bad

10-15-2011, 04:50 AM	#5
77zark77 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: France Posts: 999 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	classy !

10-15-2011, 05:17 AM	#7
shitsøn (((Ω))) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Berlin, DE/Tampa, FL Posts: 2,703 Thanked: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Seeing that makes the wait for my ET conversion neck even harder! Great choice to leave the headstock unfinished and the quilted maple fretboard looks amazing, too. You have a fine taste in guitars and ET's work looks impeccable. Happy NGD! AxeHappy likes this. Check: http://soundcloud.com/mouldermasters Extended Range Guitar Nerds Facebook

10-15-2011, 07:12 AM	#8
thatguy87 DjentyGoodness Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK (US Military Address) Posts: 693 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I had a talk with Ernie recently.... I am having a hard time keeping my composure waiting on my neck.... and if the quilt looks anything like the quilt on your neck then I will certainly be in for a treat. DAT QUILT!!! The rest of the guitar is rather tasty as well I might add. I like the color but the headstock logo doesn't fit somehow. either way that is one outstanding guitar. Happy NGD man!

10-15-2011, 07:57 AM	#9
Speculum Speculorum SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 882 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, that maple figure on the fretboard is freaking gorgeous. Makes me wonder why we don't see more quilt maple fretboards. Also, makes me want quilt maple fretboards... DAMN! DAMNIT ALL! STUPID GAS! AxeHappy likes this.

10-15-2011, 10:03 AM	#10
TimSE SS Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 4,161 Thanked: 140 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Very cool! Love that fingerboard Iv always been on the side of Copies not having the Logo of what they are copies of... But then its not my guitar That is really classy though man, good work www.facebook.com/tempusfusionband http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/to-...ll/id507292058

10-15-2011, 10:13 AM	#11
GSingleton Sleep on, Fly on Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,588 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	DAT NECK Herrick likes this. Music Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostindreaming Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/gsingleton Me:You could djent using a toothpick and aluminum foil. Michael T: Aluminum + Djent = Alumidjent Didn't Lace already do this....hmmmm

10-15-2011, 10:15 AM	#12
orakle djentleman Join Date: May 2011 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 699 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	that's like so clean

10-15-2011, 10:29 AM	#13
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,121 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Excellent color and wood combo, it looks fantastic. Congrats I still don't like builders putting company logos on copies, but what're you gonna' do Incoming It's a surprise

10-15-2011, 11:28 AM	#14
DTay47 SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London, Canada Posts: 199 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I actually like the look of the ibanez logo, i think it always looks good with an natural headstock. The vody looks amazing too! Happy NGD!

10-15-2011, 11:57 AM	#15
Nimgoble Wound tight Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 525 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	VERY nice looking guitar. That neck is beautiful... +1 to not liking builders putting company logos on copies. Ulvhedin likes this.

10-15-2011, 01:05 PM	#16
AfroSamurai SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 573 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	loved the fretboard!

10-15-2011, 02:04 PM	#17
Herrick Hello Mangs Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Munchkinland Posts: 147 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The guitar has this very cool faded look to it, as if you found it washed up on the beach. Very nice, sir DISPLAY Thy Breasts, my Julia!

10-15-2011, 04:23 PM	#18
Pablo Resident Wanker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Aarhus, Denmark Posts: 952 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice fiddle!!! There is a good reason why we don't see a lot of quilt maple fretboards: quilted figuring is damn rare in Eastern Hard Maple! Nope, maple isn't just maple - the nice flamed and quilted stuff you see on eg. PRS show-pieces is a lighter and softer species commonly refered to as Western Soft Maple (acer macrophyllum), wheras what you want to use for necks is a harder and heavier species commonly known as Eastern Hard Maple (acer sacchorum). I wouldn't have opted for an Ibby logo either, but the guitar and the specs sure make for sweet reading! Cheers Eske "Do be do be do" - Frank Sinatra

10-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#19
Michael T Sea Turtles mate Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Richmond, Ky Posts: 1,363 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Super nice, so much awesomness I don't know where to start. CONGRATS !!! Kamikaze7 I for one value my guitars and gear like people value their kids - ....ing with my guitars or gear is equal to me molesting your kids - you just don't do it if you value your life... Whiskey_Funeral For that much money I'd just put myself through Luther School and build the damn thing myself. MaxOfMetal I just love guitars. It doesn't matter how many strings, frets, pickups, or wood used I just dig the .... out of them all.

10-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#20
Churchie777 (-(-(-(- -)-)-)-) Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 339 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very very nice dude! its class all the way and like everyone has said THAT BOARD!! amazing “Well...like, when you're born, you're a little baby, you're wrinkly and stuff, when you get older you sort of morph into a baby again.." - Karl Pilkington

10-15-2011, 07:19 PM	#21
Robotechnology SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North NJ Posts: 139 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice choices for your specs. Congrats and play the heck out of that thing. Robotechnology's Sights & Sounds

10-16-2011, 01:03 AM	#22
Tranquilliser SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 561 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like it. I think it looks better with the Ibanez logo on the Headstock, without it, it would look overly plain and silly. This is definitely awesome.

10-16-2011, 01:34 AM	#23
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,818 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That neck!!!!

10-16-2011, 03:50 AM	#24
exordium SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 314 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Loving all the woods. That maple! :O Looks very classy! http://www.youtube.com/vimalguitar

10-16-2011, 09:41 AM	#25
rcsierra13 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 668 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That neck just looks like it is alive! Like fluid water or something. http://www.facebook.com/Centenarians http://soundcloud.com/centenarians

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