NGD: Ibanez Premium 7

Leec · 03-01-2012, 02:04 PM

I just picked this sucker up today. I asked the local store to get one in (had to pay a non-refundable deposit *shakes fist*). Tried it out through a Tri Rec and really dug it, so I walked out with it.

These are the best pics I could grab. I had limited daylight, so had to just grab a few with my kit lens.

My first impression is I like it. It's a fairly cheap (£700), attractive looking Ibanez 7. What's not to like? I've been hammering it for the last few hours. Really enjoyable guitar to play.

The pickups are not the best in the world, but I had a lot of fun using the bridge pickup. It's quite jangly, pretty bright. Something Strat-ish about it. I dig that. The neck pickup is pretty pants. They're both safe for a while, but I'll be choosing some new pickups soon enough.

The neck feels great, the fretwork particularly so. The maple binding on it looks very nice. And I love offset dots. I can't live without dots on a fretboard; love the look of blank ones but I lose my way once I get up higher on the fretboard, and offset is the best of both worlds.

Couple of niggles about it, though. It's in dire need of a set-up. The low B and high E buzz when played open or at the first fret. Not sure how that could get past the guy who signed off the set-up.
The locking studs either don't work or I've not been supplied with the correct tool. I'll get the set I use for my Lo Pro guitars and see if that tiny-arse one does it.
And The dumbass case thing it comes in. It's as heavy as a HSC, but with none of its sturdy benefits. It's certainly better than nothing, but I'm pretty sure that's going.

Evil Weasel · 03-01-2012, 02:23 PM

Ibanez with rubbish pickups shocker! Seriously, that top is stunning. Nice acquisition. How are the necks on the Premium 7's? Like a 7321 or a 1527?

Leec · 03-01-2012, 02:28 PM

Never played a 7321, so I couldn't tell you how it compares to one. It's not hugely different to the 5-piece 1527 neck (not sure about the 3-piece one). Seems comparable in thickness (although judging the difference of 2mm or so by feel is pretty tough), but the profile seems a little more C-shaped than the 1527 5-piece.

oremus91 · 03-01-2012, 03:15 PM

Awesome, I've been waiting for the influx of premium 7 string NGDs and I think this is going to get the ball rolling!

IronGoliath · 03-01-2012, 06:04 PM

So gorgeous man.. put some nice pickups in there

shanejohnson02 · 03-01-2012, 06:08 PM

Those Premium 7's are *almost* enough to make me switch back to Ibanez from Carvin. They are stunning guitars, indeed!

Conant20 · 03-01-2012, 06:40 PM

So gorgeous man..

shitsøn · 03-01-2012, 06:55 PM

You got yourself a wonderful top (well...veneer) there. I love my RG7 Premium, it's a grower. The longer I have it, the more I like it. Throw in a good set of PUs and you'll be happy. DiMarzios are always a good call, just saying.

Happy NGD!

Santuzzo · 03-01-2012, 07:13 PM

Congrats and HNGD!

Awesome pictures of a GREAT guitar!

Blackheim · 03-01-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shitsøn

You got yourself a wonderful top (well...veneer) there. I love my RG7 Premium, it's a grower. The longer I have it, the more I like it. Throw in a good set of PUs and you'll be happy. DiMarzios are always a good call, just saying.

Happy NGD!

So, is it a veneer? I noticed that the edges (binding) looks like natural flamed maple....

Btw! HNGD!! Those Premium are gorgeous!

Horizongeetar93 · 03-01-2012, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Weasel

Ibanez with rubbish pickups shocker! Seriously, that top is stunning. Nice acquisition. How are the necks on the Premium 7's? Like a 7321 or a 1527?

I own a 7321 and i've played the 7 premiums. I personally say the neck has less chunk on the premiums than the 7321's. i like both, honestly, but i might want to get a premium soon. This one looks sick and put something metal in for pickups (bkp content?) lol

broj15 · 03-01-2012, 10:26 PM

Your photography skills are pretty good. I always hate to open up a thread for a nice guitar only to see shitty pics lol. That binding is classy. Can't wait to start seeing these in some of the other colors. Happy NGD.

Rick · 03-01-2012, 10:31 PM

Lovely snag, sir, I saw Robby from The Contortionist is rocking one of those now.

Pat_s1t · 03-01-2012, 10:35 PM

....ing ass dude this looks amazing! I've played a couple 6 string Premiums, and they're certainly nothing to joke about. Very solid guitars all around.

myrtorp · 03-02-2012, 01:26 AM

Looks lovely! Nice photos indeed!
I so want it with a fixed bridge!

Santuzzo · 03-02-2012, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackheim

So, is it a veneer? I noticed that the edges (binding) looks like natural flamed maple....

It's not a real thick top, indeed just a thin veneer. If it were a thick top price would be much higher.

The binding is a 'fake binding'.

That said, none of that bothers me, it's an awesome guitar for a great price!
Mine came with a tiny cosmetic flaw which bothered me at first, but then I just decided to get over it.

Goatchrist · 03-02-2012, 02:40 AM

Gorgeous top! Congrats!

Evil Weasel · 03-02-2012, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Horizongeetar93

I own a 7321 and i've played the 7 premiums. I personally say the neck has less chunk on the premiums than the 7321's. i like both, honestly, but i might want to get a premium soon. This one looks sick and put something metal in for pickups (bkp content?) lol

Just checked and it is the same neck as the RG1527Z according to the Ibanez website. Good news as the 7321's were far too chunky for an RG series.

These are Indonesian built aren't they? I know they claim they are built to prestige standard but wonder how they actually stack up. £750 for a non prestige seems way too high to me given you can get a pristine condition second hand RG1527 for quite a bit less than that. If they did the purple one in 7 string version it would be hard to resist though!

shitsøn · 03-02-2012, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackheim

So, is it a veneer? I noticed that the edges (binding) looks like natural flamed maple....

It looks like that on the headstock binding only. They might put thicker caps on those headstocks, I'm not sure. Wouldn't make much sense either, though. The body binding is not "real", it doesn't reflect the thickness of the veneer / top. Does not bother me at all, though.

TheBloodstained · 03-02-2012, 06:20 AM

GAS... again and really bad!

Absolutely beautiful guitar

Metalus · 03-02-2012, 07:16 AM

Throw the CL/LF combo in that gorgeous thing!

Mattmc74 · 03-02-2012, 07:34 AM

Congrats! First time I saw this model I wanted one, and I still do.

Leec · 03-02-2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Weasel

These are Indonesian built aren't they? I know they claim they are built to prestige standard but wonder how they actually stack up. £750 for a non prestige seems way too high to me given you can get a pristine condition second hand RG1527 for quite a bit less than that. If they did the purple one in 7 string version it would be hard to resist though!

AFAIK, several members of the Prestige Team were taken to the Indonesian factory to show the guys there how to build to Prestige standard. Some of the team remain to oversee quality control.

The quality of this stacks up just nicely against my Japanese-made 1527 and 7620. The only problems I have with it are not unique to the Premium series: its trem isn't so hot (Lo Pro just feels bulkier, more solid, and higher quality to me) and the pick-ups need replacing (true across nearly all Ibanez guitars). Although the cheap case is a bit of a let down.

I'd even go so far to say the stock bridge pickup on this is better than the stock ones on a 7620 or 1527. And the fretwork is a little better.

There is a slight drawback to this guitar if you're not prepared for it, though. The frets are quite small on this. Nothing I can't adapt to, but there is a difference.

Shawn · 03-02-2012, 08:53 AM

Very nice. Great pics too!

MikeH · 03-02-2012, 09:06 AM

I hate opening these threads because I want one of these so ....ing badly.

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03-01-2012, 02:04 PM	#1
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 83 Feedback Score: 21 reviews	NGD: Ibanez Premium 7 I just picked this sucker up today. I asked the local store to get one in (had to pay a non-refundable deposit shakes fist). Tried it out through a Tri Rec and really dug it, so I walked out with it. These are the best pics I could grab. I had limited daylight, so had to just grab a few with my kit lens. My first impression is I like it. It's a fairly cheap (£700), attractive looking Ibanez 7. What's not to like? I've been hammering it for the last few hours. Really enjoyable guitar to play. The pickups are not the best in the world, but I had a lot of fun using the bridge pickup. It's quite jangly, pretty bright. Something Strat-ish about it. I dig that. The neck pickup is pretty pants. They're both safe for a while, but I'll be choosing some new pickups soon enough. The neck feels great, the fretwork particularly so. The maple binding on it looks very nice. And I love offset dots. I can't live without dots on a fretboard; love the look of blank ones but I lose my way once I get up higher on the fretboard, and offset is the best of both worlds. Couple of niggles about it, though. It's in dire need of a set-up. The low B and high E buzz when played open or at the first fret. Not sure how that could get past the guy who signed off the set-up. The locking studs either don't work or I've not been supplied with the correct tool. I'll get the set I use for my Lo Pro guitars and see if that tiny-arse one does it. And The dumbass case thing it comes in. It's as heavy as a HSC, but with none of its sturdy benefits. It's certainly better than nothing, but I'm pretty sure that's going. Shawn, Randy, LordHar and 7 others like this. youtube.com/ibanezcassidy - My YouTube channel. Guitar vidz. www.soundclick.com/leecassidy - Let me squirt my music into your ears. "You might as well be suckin' Wes Borland's no-talent dick if you play with any more than six strings on your ....ing guitar." - A Blabbermouth genius.

03-01-2012, 02:23 PM	#2
Evil Weasel SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aberdeen, UK Posts: 276 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Ibanez with rubbish pickups shocker! Seriously, that top is stunning. Nice acquisition. How are the necks on the Premium 7's? Like a 7321 or a 1527? ProgShredder73 likes this.

03-01-2012, 02:28 PM	#3
Leec Woopah! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 1,900 Thanked: 83 Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Never played a 7321, so I couldn't tell you how it compares to one. It's not hugely different to the 5-piece 1527 neck (not sure about the 3-piece one). Seems comparable in thickness (although judging the difference of 2mm or so by feel is pretty tough), but the profile seems a little more C-shaped than the 1527 5-piece. GXPO likes this. youtube.com/ibanezcassidy - My YouTube channel. Guitar vidz. www.soundclick.com/leecassidy - Let me squirt my music into your ears. "You might as well be suckin' Wes Borland's no-talent dick if you play with any more than six strings on your ....ing guitar." - A Blabbermouth genius.

03-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#8
shitsøn (((Ω))) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Berlin, DE/Tampa, FL Posts: 2,683 Thanked: 65 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You got yourself a wonderful top (well...veneer) there. I love my RG7 Premium, it's a grower. The longer I have it, the more I like it. Throw in a good set of PUs and you'll be happy. DiMarzios are always a good call, just saying. Happy NGD! Check: http://soundcloud.com/mouldermasters Extended Range Guitar Nerds Facebook

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03-01-2012, 03:15 PM	#4
oremus91 Melodeth-er Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 709 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome, I've been waiting for the influx of premium 7 string NGDs and I think this is going to get the ball rolling!

03-01-2012, 06:04 PM	#5
IronGoliath SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So gorgeous man.. put some nice pickups in there

03-01-2012, 06:08 PM	#6
shanejohnson02 Hammer of the Gods Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 514 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Those Premium 7's are almost enough to make me switch back to Ibanez from Carvin. They are stunning guitars, indeed!

03-01-2012, 06:40 PM	#7
Conant20 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So gorgeous man..

03-01-2012, 07:13 PM	#9
Santuzzo SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 3,444 Thanked: 69 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats and HNGD! Awesome pictures of a GREAT guitar! my website - free lessons/licks - some of my music

03-01-2012, 10:26 PM	#12
broj15 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The middle of a corn field, IN Posts: 1,443 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Your photography skills are pretty good. I always hate to open up a thread for a nice guitar only to see shitty pics lol. That binding is classy. Can't wait to start seeing these in some of the other colors. Happy NGD. "At least Deathcore was heavy as shit when done right, this new stuff sounds like if meshuggah and taking back sunday had a homosexual he/she creature when bred together." -- Some dude on youtube

03-01-2012, 10:31 PM	#13
Rick SENSUAL CAPTAIN Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 16,111 Thanked: 101 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Lovely snag, sir, I saw Robby from The Contortionist is rocking one of those now. Head of Agile Gestapo Line 6 XDS95-->Line 6 POD X3 Pro-->Matrix GT800FX-->Line 6 Spidervalve 4x12 cabinet https://www.facebook.com/thealphaandtheomegamusic

03-01-2012, 10:35 PM	#14
Pat_s1t UG Invader Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Goose Bay, NL Posts: 159 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	....ing ass dude this looks amazing! I've played a couple 6 string Premiums, and they're certainly nothing to joke about. Very solid guitars all around. Collide, Control, And Collapse http://www.youtube.com/user/PatS1t http://profile.ultimate-guitar.com/Pat_s1t/

03-02-2012, 01:26 AM	#15
myrtorp Jiggywiggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sweden Posts: 266 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks lovely! Nice photos indeed! I so want it with a fixed bridge!

03-02-2012, 02:40 AM	#17
Goatchrist Jebus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baden, CH Posts: 1,640 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gorgeous top! Congrats! You must unlearn what you have learned.

03-02-2012, 06:20 AM	#20
TheBloodstained SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Randers, Denmark Posts: 567 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GAS... again and really bad! Absolutely beautiful guitar Ibanez RG2228 Prestige Schecter C7 Jeff Loomis FR Agile Interceptor Pro 727 Tribal Green Washburn X-50 Pro Q Epiphone Gothic Explorer w. active blackouts Peavey C5 Tigerwood

03-02-2012, 07:16 AM	#21
Metalus JP BFR Whore Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 33 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Throw the CL/LF combo in that gorgeous thing! My band: www.facebook.com/astheworldweeps www.soundcloud.com/astheworldweeps http://soundcloud.com/metalus "Nice Axe-FX and Agile. But what I really want to say is that you look like Paul Masvidal on crack." -failshredder

03-02-2012, 07:34 AM	#22
Mattmc74 SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 13,938 Thanked: 325 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Congrats! First time I saw this model I wanted one, and I still do.

03-02-2012, 08:53 AM	#24
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 24,506 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Very nice. Great pics too! My Guitar Videos

03-02-2012, 09:06 AM	#25
MikeH Djent is okay. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milford, OH Posts: 7,406 Thanked: 234 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I hate opening these threads because I want one of these so ....ing badly. Did You Mean Australia?: My deathcore band. New EP out very soon! Nouns: My progressive metalcore band Not Of Man: My Down-tempo sludge project

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