Ibanez AX 7-string

Vince · 10-01-2004, 09:48 PM

Anyone like this guitar? I played one the other day and I just thought it felt horrible. It's wider from top to bottom than my old BC Rich Warlock was, and you can't reach the frets above about the 18th without putting your entire hand over the top of the neck. Totally horrible design IMO. Anyone buy one of these? I can't believe this is the only 7-string stocked in 3 different stores here in town.

Metal Ken · 10-01-2004, 10:26 PM

I played one at Sam Ash, and its definately the worst ibanez i've played.
Worst of all, its cheap looking.

Digital Black · 10-01-2004, 11:41 PM

Yeah, I had my paws on that too.

Not my first choice, or second, or ..ect.

It's just plain ugly..

Prophecy420 · 10-02-2004, 10:49 AM

Yeah, those are fuckin' crap. Ibanez made it possible for the nu metal kiddies to drop 200 bux on a guit and crank out drop A all day long. It's probably part of the reason the oldschool rockers, blues guys and shit like that, look down on the seven string people. they think all we do is grind out ultralow tuned crap all day long.

Metal Ken · 10-02-2004, 01:26 PM

Yeah, it is horrible looking. Its just, ugh. Only reason i picked up the one at sam ash is cause it was the only 7 they had in at the time. And i hadnt got any of mine yet.. And i wanted to play some Carcass ;p

Chris · 10-02-2004, 01:44 PM

+1 for not liking those at all. Cheap, ugly, cucca.

No Soul · 10-04-2004, 04:15 AM

I bet with better electronics, it could be a decent condentender, but as most of you stated, the playabillity is crap. Fit and finish is weak too.

I thought of getting one as a throw arround guitar, but then I decided Id just be more careful with my RG.

But if I saw one used for 100 bones, I think Id be pretty tempted to pick one up,
and butcher the crap out of it.

Chris · 10-04-2004, 10:33 AM

Yep, $100 would sell me on one as a beater as well.

I suppose it's a cool axe for young kids just getting started. I got my first guitar when I was 13 because I made the honor roll.

A Kramer supercheapie with a Peavey Rage 108 (rocking 8" spekaer of doom!)

I listened to shit like Dokken and Metallica back then. If I was a young DT fan, or hell, even Korn, InsertNuMetalBandThatDetunesHere, it'd probably be cool as hell to have a 7 string - and would help a lot of parents (like mine) who think "Oh, this thing will collect dust" to at least get their kids started on the right foot.

Where we're at now, I think we all play well enough to deserve a wee better than that thing. But hell, if I see one cheap enough I'll probably buy it.

ChrisPcritter · 05-14-2008, 11:26 PM

Alrighty then...
Hi My name is Chris and I'm an Ibanez AX 7221 owner...
(Crowd)Hi Chris

First off let me say that mine is made in Korea while from what I can remeber they are
supposed to be made in China. Maybe mine was an early one
Mine plays well. Tuning is a pain, it seems like you have to keep tightening the screws in the tuners. I got it used and did a quick setup on it.

That being said, it's on ebay righ now because my wife had an operation and is out of work for a few months. Otherwise, I'd keep it and do a custom paint job to it which may end up happening anyways since the ugly factor just keeps them from selling.

I heard someone say once " that girl fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way to the ground.." the tree has since been cut down and made into Ibanez AX guitars.. I'm an Ibanez nut but yes this ones "got a great sense of humor and personality"

But how does it look. "It's a good price" . And the looks... You'll get past that, once the lights are out.... Wait a minute, did I get my meds today.... I'll be back in a minute....

djpharoah · 05-14-2008, 11:57 PM

Its also 24.75" in scale.

10-01-2004, 09:48 PM	#1
Vince Vince is X!!! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 5,610 Real Name: Vince Main Seven: Ibanez Rig: Rocktron / Mesa Thanked: 112	Ibanez AX 7-string Anyone like this guitar? I played one the other day and I just thought it felt horrible. It's wider from top to bottom than my old BC Rich Warlock was, and you can't reach the frets above about the 18th without putting your entire hand over the top of the neck. Totally horrible design IMO. Anyone buy one of these? I can't believe this is the only 7-string stocked in 3 different stores here in town.

10-01-2004, 10:26 PM	#2
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,304 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	I played one at Sam Ash, and its definately the worst ibanez i've played. Worst of all, its cheap looking. Glory and praise to Thee, Satan, on high, Where Thou didst reign, in Hell where Thou dost lie, Vanquished, silent, dreaming eternally. Grant that my soul some day rest close to Thee Under the Tree of Knowledge which shall spread Its branches like a Temple overhead. ~Charles Baudelaire http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

10-01-2004, 11:41 PM	#3
Digital Black Divinitus Infallibilis • Super Moderator • Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 5,323 Real Name: Lord Andrew Main Seven: 2005 Ibanez RG1527BLK Rig: Rocktron + rack gear Thanked: 19	Yeah, I had my paws on that too. Not my first choice, or second, or ..ect. It's just plain ugly.. Born of Fire//--\\ Consumed by it Divinitus Infallibilis

10-02-2004, 01:44 PM	#6
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,620 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 537	+1 for not liking those at all. Cheap, ugly, cucca. Metalguitarist.org

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10-02-2004, 10:49 AM	#4
Prophecy420 BEADGBE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 106 Main Seven: Carvin DC727 Thanked: 0	Yeah, those are fuckin' crap. Ibanez made it possible for the nu metal kiddies to drop 200 bux on a guit and crank out drop A all day long. It's probably part of the reason the oldschool rockers, blues guys and shit like that, look down on the seven string people. they think all we do is grind out ultralow tuned crap all day long.

10-02-2004, 01:26 PM	#5
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,304 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	Yeah, it is horrible looking. Its just, ugh. Only reason i picked up the one at sam ash is cause it was the only 7 they had in at the time. And i hadnt got any of mine yet.. And i wanted to play some Carcass ;p

10-04-2004, 04:15 AM	#7
No Soul bringer of mosh Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 717 Main Seven: 1997 RG7620 Thanked: 0	I bet with better electronics, it could be a decent condentender, but as most of you stated, the playabillity is crap. Fit and finish is weak too. I thought of getting one as a throw arround guitar, but then I decided Id just be more careful with my RG. But if I saw one used for 100 bones, I think Id be pretty tempted to pick one up, and butcher the crap out of it.

10-04-2004, 10:33 AM	#8
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,620 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 537	Yep, $100 would sell me on one as a beater as well. I suppose it's a cool axe for young kids just getting started. I got my first guitar when I was 13 because I made the honor roll. A Kramer supercheapie with a Peavey Rage 108 (rocking 8" spekaer of doom!) I listened to shit like Dokken and Metallica back then. If I was a young DT fan, or hell, even Korn, InsertNuMetalBandThatDetunesHere, it'd probably be cool as hell to have a 7 string - and would help a lot of parents (like mine) who think "Oh, this thing will collect dust" to at least get their kids started on the right foot. Where we're at now, I think we all play well enough to deserve a wee better than that thing. But hell, if I see one cheap enough I'll probably buy it.

05-14-2008, 11:26 PM	#9
ChrisPcritter Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dixon Ca. Posts: 876 Main Seven: K7 Rig: Rivera khr100 w/sub Thanked: 23	Alrighty then... Hi My name is Chris and I'm an Ibanez AX 7221 owner... (Crowd)Hi Chris First off let me say that mine is made in Korea while from what I can remeber they are supposed to be made in China. Maybe mine was an early one Mine plays well. Tuning is a pain, it seems like you have to keep tightening the screws in the tuners. I got it used and did a quick setup on it. That being said, it's on ebay righ now because my wife had an operation and is out of work for a few months. Otherwise, I'd keep it and do a custom paint job to it which may end up happening anyways since the ugly factor just keeps them from selling. I heard someone say once " that girl fell out of the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way to the ground.." the tree has since been cut down and made into Ibanez AX guitars.. I'm an Ibanez nut but yes this ones "got a great sense of humor and personality" But how does it look. "It's a good price" . And the looks... You'll get past that, once the lights are out.... Wait a minute, did I get my meds today.... I'll be back in a minute....

05-14-2008, 11:57 PM	#10
djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,816 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 195	Its also 24.75" in scale.

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