My Xiphos 7-string (High Res Pics Galore, Be Patient)

zimbloth · 03-04-2008, 05:43 PM

It seems pretty low-profile, it's not really like a Tone Pros/Tune-O-Matic. Then again it's not as low profile as a hipshot/fender type bridge. It's somewhere in between I guess. I'll pay closer attention to it tonight @ rehearsal and let you know

ZeroSignal · 03-04-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

It seems pretty low-profile, it's not really like a Tone Pros/Tune-O-Matic. Then again it's not as low profile as a hipshot/fender type bridge. It's somewhere in between I guess. I'll pay closer attention to it tonight @ rehearsal and let you know

Thanks! I'd appreciate it.

col · 03-06-2008, 05:46 AM

That looks sweet! Mmmmmm.

zimbloth · 03-07-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by col

That looks sweet! Mmmmmm.

Yeah I'm still loving it. This is definitely a keeper

TheMasterplan · 03-08-2008, 09:32 PM

I fucking need one. I just need the funds and I would be sexing...I mean playing that guitar all day. I'd take it to class and play during lectures too, I'm pretty sure I'd develop an inability to release the neck from my hand. I've been waiting for the seven version of it to come out forever and now that it's here somehow I still don't have the funds for it. I think once I put the D Activator 7's I'm getting discounted from some random dude who let me know he owned a music store on eBay in my 7321, I'll make the bulk of it and sell off the 7321 with DA7's to fill the gap and have the XPT707 as my main seven.

zimbloth · 03-08-2008, 10:31 PM

I have to say, the XPT707 is just glorious. I just got home from another band rehearsal with it. Words can't express how incredible it plays and sounds, especially after changing the mediocre strings with Elixir NanoWebs (brought it to a whole other level).

This is easily the best production model 7-string Ibanez has ever made IMO. I've owned the RG2027, 5 Universes, K7, J-Customs, RG1077XL, RG76xx, S7420FM, etc...the Ibanez playability mixed in with the neck-thru mahogany sound is just a match made in heaven. The D-Activators that sounded bland in the bolt-on Ibanez' I've played sound terrific with this, superb for leads, rhythm AND as I found out today - cleans! Granted, the VHT Pittbull UL has an amazing clean channel, but still the pickups kicked ass.

My rant is coming to a close, but let me just leave you with one final thought...

D-EJ915 · 03-08-2008, 10:35 PM

I've found that their painted neck models have necks which are at least twice, if not three times as good as the unpainted ones.

zimbloth · 03-08-2008, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by D-EJ915

I've found that their painted neck models have necks which are at least twice, if not three times as good as the unpainted ones.

The Xiphos is the only Ibanez with a painted neck I've played, but certainly if they're anything like this they should be great. The neck on this thing is so fast, smooth and comfortable. The paint job is excellent, it never gets sticky or anything. I actually prefer it to the raw feeling like UV's have.

Love this guitar

technomancer · 03-08-2008, 10:52 PM

Damnit Zim stop, you're giving me GAS

unconventional · 03-09-2008, 03:59 AM

I'll agree about the neck. It is fast. I have a 08 Shecter Hellraiser 7FR and the neck on that is butcher compared to the Ibanez. Ibanez should make necks for Schecter.

03-06-2008, 05:46 AM	#103
col blah. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: T:re Finland Posts: 21 Main Seven: Ran Guitars custom V Rig: Framus Cobra&VHT FB Thanked: 0	That looks sweet! Mmmmmm. http://myspace.com/comaofloss

03-08-2008, 09:32 PM	#105
TheMasterplan Lisenced Bastard Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Trenton, NJ Posts: 219 Real Name: Ken Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Rig: Line6 SIII > PODxt Thanked: 2	I fucking need one. I just need the funds and I would be sexing...I mean playing that guitar all day. I'd take it to class and play during lectures too, I'm pretty sure I'd develop an inability to release the neck from my hand. I've been waiting for the seven version of it to come out forever and now that it's here somehow I still don't have the funds for it. I think once I put the D Activator 7's I'm getting discounted from some random dude who let me know he owned a music store on eBay in my 7321, I'll make the bulk of it and sell off the 7321 with DA7's to fill the gap and have the XPT707 as my main seven. You've got to tame the devil and make it yours. http://www.myspace.com/7stringkc

03-08-2008, 10:35 PM	#107
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 16,612 Real Name: Kagami Main Seven: Blackjack ATX Rig: Randall RG75G2C Thanked: 201	I've found that their painted neck models have necks which are at least twice, if not three times as good as the unpainted ones. My Site: əBCAir

03-08-2008, 10:52 PM	#109
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 8,891 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: Fargen -> Orange Thanked: 50	Damnit Zim stop, you're giving me GAS Incoming Pimptastic Purple KxK Singlecut of Doom Orange 2x12 - Damn am I colorful

03-09-2008, 03:59 AM	#110
unconventional Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Worse-ter, MA Posts: 527 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: XTP 707 Main ERG: 19 string Rig: RM4 > RM2/50 Thanked: 12	I'll agree about the neck. It is fast. I have a 08 Shecter Hellraiser 7FR and the neck on that is butcher compared to the Ibanez. Ibanez should make necks for Schecter. GUESS WHAT I'VE GOT? Fitzgibbons 5000 ultra synapse accellerator which allows me to think faster than the masses and phase in and out of the matrix at will.

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03-04-2008, 05:43 PM	#101
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,240 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	It seems pretty low-profile, it's not really like a Tone Pros/Tune-O-Matic. Then again it's not as low profile as a hipshot/fender type bridge. It's somewhere in between I guess. I'll pay closer attention to it tonight @ rehearsal and let you know

03-08-2008, 10:31 PM	#106
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,240 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	I have to say, the XPT707 is just glorious. I just got home from another band rehearsal with it. Words can't express how incredible it plays and sounds, especially after changing the mediocre strings with Elixir NanoWebs (brought it to a whole other level). This is easily the best production model 7-string Ibanez has ever made IMO. I've owned the RG2027, 5 Universes, K7, J-Customs, RG1077XL, RG76xx, S7420FM, etc...the Ibanez playability mixed in with the neck-thru mahogany sound is just a match made in heaven. The D-Activators that sounded bland in the bolt-on Ibanez' I've played sound terrific with this, superb for leads, rhythm AND as I found out today - cleans! Granted, the VHT Pittbull UL has an amazing clean channel, but still the pickups kicked ass. My rant is coming to a close, but let me just leave you with one final thought...

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