Played an XPT707 today...

TMM · 04-03-2008, 07:47 PM

... and all I have to say is, 'wow.' It's hard to believe this came from the same company that made the AX7221. I know, I know, Ibanez has made some decent 7-strings at times, but as far as I'm aware, they all came from the USA/JPN shops... the XPT707 is MIK, right?

Setup was perfect out of the box, and 6 strings of the guitar were actually in tune too (what is it with Ibanez and the high-e? always seems to be out). I found the neck to be extremely comfortable, especially considering I normally avoid glossy painted necks like the plague. It felt like closest to a glossy version of the RG1527, which, IMHO, is the nicest Ibanez neck I've played. Must say, I love volutes too.

Not bad at all for what I believe is Ibanez's first production neck-thru 7-string (right?). Seems they got this one nearly perfect... I'll even excuse the fact that they were accidentally looking at a Mike Mushok schematic when they put the bridge on instead of the actual Xiphos schematic.

Has this been everyone else's experience with the XPT707 as well? Or did I just happen upon the 1/1000 that came out right?

Btw, this is the actual guitar I played:
IBANEZ XPT707FX Xiphos 7-String w/FREE HARDSHELL - eBay (item 160220186208 end time Apr-17-08 14:21:43 PDT)

... I have the feeling that AES-RS7 will be leaving my company pretty quickly after it arrives.

zimbloth · 04-03-2008, 07:54 PM

Yea man, I've been trying to tell people. It's by far the finest Ibanez I've ever owned, and that includes Prestige, J-Custom, and Universe models I've owned. It just sounds and plays so fucking good, no flaws whatsoever. I bought mine from DCGL and it was setup perfectly. I haven't been able to put it down ever since I bought it.

Ibanez should make more mahogany bodied neck-thru 7s (in this case it has a walnut/maple neck). It's made in Indonesia.

technomancer · 04-03-2008, 07:55 PM

It's even more amazing, the Xiphos are made in Indonesia IIRC

Beat to it by Nick

Infused1 · 04-03-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

Yea man, I've been trying to tell people. It's by far the finest Ibanez I've ever owned, and that includes Prestige, J-Custom, and Universe models I've owned. It just sounds and plays so fucking good, no flaws whatsoever. I bought mine from DCGL and it was setup perfectly. I haven't been able to put it down ever since I bought it.

Ibanez should make more mahogany bodied neck-thru 7s (in this case it has a walnut/maple neck). It's made in Indonesia.

This is making me think about getting one of these soon.

zimbloth · 04-03-2008, 08:02 PM

Yeah and DiMarzio D-Activator pickups are by no means that great, yet it still sounds so good. I'd imagine with better pickups the thing would be even better.

Stitch · 04-03-2008, 08:15 PM

Don't. I really want one.

Shut up.

Please.

Lucky Seven · 04-03-2008, 08:29 PM

It's the nicest ibby I've ever played.

1500th post!

PlagueX1 · 04-03-2008, 08:29 PM

I'm probably gona order one of these tomorrow. Thing's a beauty. Wish they had a trem tho, and EMG's and a 26.5" scale (why am I complaining....all I really know is a 25.5 anyway. :P) . I'd be 100% sold then.

zimbloth · 04-03-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlagueX1

I'm probably gona order one of these tomorrow. Thing's a beauty. Wish they had a trem tho, and EMG's and a 26.5" scale (why am I complaining....all I really know is a 25.5 anyway. :P) . I'd be 100% sold then.

Those complaints will fall by the wayside as soon as you get it in your hands, trust me.

It's very easy to nitpick and make a big deal over things while looking at guitars on the Internet, but usually once you have it in front of you in real life most of those things just fade away. As long as it plays/sounds great at least

PlagueX1 · 04-03-2008, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

Those complaints will fall by the wayside as soon as you get it in your hands, trust me.

It's very easy to nitpick and make a big deal over things while looking at guitars on the Internet, but usually once you have it in front of you in real life most of those things just fade away. As long as it plays/sounds great at least

I hear ya man. Guitars are like pr0n, you want the best but then when you get one and know its good, you don't care anymore.

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04-03-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
TMM Badass Mutha 4000 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NH, USA Posts: 826 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: KxK Sii-7 Rig: XTP/XXX/JBLTiel215 Thanked: 10	Played an XPT707 today... ... and all I have to say is, 'wow.' It's hard to believe this came from the same company that made the AX7221. I know, I know, Ibanez has made some decent 7-strings at times, but as far as I'm aware, they all came from the USA/JPN shops... the XPT707 is MIK, right? Setup was perfect out of the box, and 6 strings of the guitar were actually in tune too (what is it with Ibanez and the high-e? always seems to be out). I found the neck to be extremely comfortable, especially considering I normally avoid glossy painted necks like the plague. It felt like closest to a glossy version of the RG1527, which, IMHO, is the nicest Ibanez neck I've played. Must say, I love volutes too. Not bad at all for what I believe is Ibanez's first production neck-thru 7-string (right?). Seems they got this one nearly perfect... I'll even excuse the fact that they were accidentally looking at a Mike Mushok schematic when they put the bridge on instead of the actual Xiphos schematic. Has this been everyone else's experience with the XPT707 as well? Or did I just happen upon the 1/1000 that came out right? Btw, this is the actual guitar I played: IBANEZ XPT707FX Xiphos 7-String w/FREE HARDSHELL - eBay (item 160220186208 end time Apr-17-08 14:21:43 PDT) ... I have the feeling that AES-RS7 will be leaving my company pretty quickly after it arrives. THEMAMMONMACHINE PUTRESCINE Dancing Darth

04-03-2008, 07:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,031 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 59	Yea man, I've been trying to tell people. It's by far the finest Ibanez I've ever owned, and that includes Prestige, J-Custom, and Universe models I've owned. It just sounds and plays so fucking good, no flaws whatsoever. I bought mine from DCGL and it was setup perfectly. I haven't been able to put it down ever since I bought it. Ibanez should make more mahogany bodied neck-thru 7s (in this case it has a walnut/maple neck). It's made in Indonesia.

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PlagueX1 ..... Infection Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 77 Main Seven: Ibanez XPT707FX Rig: Mesa DR Roadster Thanked: 4	I'm probably gona order one of these tomorrow. Thing's a beauty. Wish they had a trem tho, and EMG's and a 26.5" scale (why am I complaining....all I really know is a 25.5 anyway. :P) . I'd be 100% sold then.


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