I'm gonna get a Xiphos 7...

Anthony · 04-05-2008, 08:55 PM

in July, before I leave for Berklee, as a Birthday present.

I tried one yesterday, and was blown away. I really do prefer the Wizard II-7 as the the Wizard 7. I guess I prefer the flatter back. Aside from that, the finish was amazing! Everything I want in a finish. Flashy yet mysterious, brutal yet calming. It reminded me of a cold winter night. I can't say I've a fan of the DA7's, but I'll probably pick up some Blazes, or a Drop Sonic if they have in stock. Maybe even BLACKOUTS ZOMG. The body shape is probably my favorite in terms of comfort. It sits perfectly on my body in both standard and classical position. The bridge was very comfortable, and very smooth, it didn't jut into my hands like my 7621 and occasionally my Septor. It felt more like my RGA, which has, IMO, the most comfortable bridge on the planet. I'm surprised with myself though. I aways thought myself to be a trem person, but the more and more I play my fixed bridges, the more I prefer them. For me, a trem is more of a novelty than part of my style.

The only thing that turned me off is that my local Sam Ash didn't offer a case.

PlagueX1 · 04-05-2008, 09:34 PM

Nice man. I ordered mine yesterday.

Mattayus · 04-07-2008, 12:13 PM

it's funny you should mention about the trem. i've been an adamant locking trem player for about 8 years, but the more i think about getting my next 7, the more i'm finding a fixed bridge more appealing. Don't ask me why. Less hassle perhaps? Maybe. Probably because, as you said yourself, it's becoming less my style. I rarely actually use the trem anymore, and any trem tricks i used to do i'll find a way to do something similar in a left-hand technique instead. I know i'd miss my divebombs though...

JPMDan · 04-07-2008, 12:15 PM

go for it bro, very nice axe, pickups my vote goes to Blackouts they rule in mahogany.

Shawn · 04-07-2008, 12:38 PM

Nice score. I'd love to own one of those.

Apophis · 04-07-2008, 02:07 PM

Nice, but

Anthony · 04-07-2008, 06:05 PM

You're gonna have to wait till July

FortePenance · 04-08-2008, 07:30 AM

good job, xiphos are teh awesome.

Mattmc74 · 04-08-2008, 08:34 AM

Sweet. Post some pics when that baby gets to you!

Stitch · 04-08-2008, 10:08 AM

Have you ordered it already? If not, get it from somewhere that does sell it with a case - they come shipped with one and I'd love to see the packing job they'd do slapping it in a box. Buy it from DCGL.

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04-05-2008, 08:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Anthony IST KRIEG! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nassau Long Island Posts: 1,682 Real Name: Anthony Main Seven: Purple Septor 727 Main ERG: I owned a 2228 for a week Rig: RGA321 > Mark IV Thanked: 23	I'm gonna get a Xiphos 7... in July, before I leave for Berklee, as a Birthday present. I tried one yesterday, and was blown away. I really do prefer the Wizard II-7 as the the Wizard 7. I guess I prefer the flatter back. Aside from that, the finish was amazing! Everything I want in a finish. Flashy yet mysterious, brutal yet calming. It reminded me of a cold winter night. I can't say I've a fan of the DA7's, but I'll probably pick up some Blazes, or a Drop Sonic if they have in stock. Maybe even BLACKOUTS ZOMG. The body shape is probably my favorite in terms of comfort. It sits perfectly on my body in both standard and classical position. The bridge was very comfortable, and very smooth, it didn't jut into my hands like my 7621 and occasionally my Septor. It felt more like my RGA, which has, IMO, the most comfortable bridge on the planet. I'm surprised with myself though. I aways thought myself to be a trem person, but the more and more I play my fixed bridges, the more I prefer them. For me, a trem is more of a novelty than part of my style. The only thing that turned me off is that my local Sam Ash didn't offer a case. I'm going to make this pencil disapper

04-07-2008, 12:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 1,902 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7620GN Rig: Peavey Banditt 112 Thanked: 45	it's funny you should mention about the trem. i've been an adamant locking trem player for about 8 years, but the more i think about getting my next 7, the more i'm finding a fixed bridge more appealing. Don't ask me why. Less hassle perhaps? Maybe. Probably because, as you said yourself, it's becoming less my style. I rarely actually use the trem anymore, and any trem tricks i used to do i'll find a way to do something similar in a left-hand technique instead. I know i'd miss my divebombs though... www.soundclick.com/mattayus http://www.mysoundclinic.com

04-07-2008, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,462 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 135	Nice score. I'd love to own one of those. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

04-08-2008, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mattmc74 Monkey Boy! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 2,882 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 53	Sweet. Post some pics when that baby gets to you! Jerry Cantrell is the man! I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88 Originally Posted by yellowv Matt does awesome work, but knows his shit. The average schmo's guitar isn't going to come out looking like that after a homemade cavity fill and repaint.

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04-05-2008, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
PlagueX1 ..... Infection Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 74 Main Seven: Ibanez XPT707FX Rig: Mesa DR Roadster Thanked: 4	Nice man. I ordered mine yesterday.

04-07-2008, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,538 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 41	go for it bro, very nice axe, pickups my vote goes to Blackouts they rule in mahogany.

04-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 8,402 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 50	Nice, but

04-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anthony IST KRIEG! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nassau Long Island Posts: 1,682 Real Name: Anthony Main Seven: Purple Septor 727 Main ERG: I owned a 2228 for a week Rig: RGA321 > Mark IV Thanked: 23	You're gonna have to wait till July

04-08-2008, 07:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
FortePenance twoheadsarebetter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,297 Real Name: Simon Rig: Microcube Thanked: 20	good job, xiphos are teh awesome.

04-08-2008, 10:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Stitch Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 6,768 Real Name: Simon Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 & S7420FMTW Main ERG: Orion OG8 Rig: Peavey 6505 Thanked: 107	Have you ordered it already? If not, get it from somewhere that does sell it with a case - they come shipped with one and I'd love to see the packing job they'd do slapping it in a box. Buy it from DCGL.

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