High End 7 advice

Geetarh_Gawd · 09-16-2008, 12:49 PM

hello all, im looking to buy a high end 7 string, preferably an Ibanez. Im having a hard time narrowing down some choices. I mainly play Metal but i would love a guitar that could handle jazz and blues just as well. I understand i may have to change pickups to achieve this, thats alright. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking a UV777 but im hearing mixed reviews on the newer models. Im not sure of too many other high end Ibanez 7's other than some that i would have to order from Japan. Any advice would be great, thanks!

Mattayus · 09-16-2008, 12:54 PM

If you're paying that much why not go for something like a Caparison Dellinger 7?

Crucified · 09-16-2008, 12:59 PM

or a sherman custom.

what are uv777's worth now? 2500?

Geetarh_Gawd · 09-16-2008, 01:43 PM

i love Ibanez's thin necks, ive never played a caparison, do they have slimmer necks? i have fairly small hands. i'll definatly look into them though, thanks!

ohio_eric · 09-16-2008, 01:46 PM

What's your budget like? IF you want maximum versatility Sherman,, Oni, KXK or some other custom builder could crush an Ibanez.

gaunten · 09-16-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crucified

or a sherman custom.

what are uv777's worth now? 2500?

what's the cost of a sherman these days?

Geetarh_Gawd · 09-16-2008, 02:10 PM

i would have to say my limit would be 2 grand. Thats going to be hard enough for me to pull off, I would consider custom builders but i really dont know if that would be in my range of price.

Matt Crooks · 09-16-2008, 02:26 PM

You can not use Ibanez and high end in the same sentence.

There have been a few limited KXK runs that have been under (some well under) $2k.

trippled · 09-16-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Crooks

You can not use Ibanez and high end in the same sentence.

There have been a few limited KXK runs that have been under (some well under) $2k.

The J Customs are suppouse to be pretty high end instruments.
It's true that for people who live in the US, it costs quite alot to import one,
but in israel it's actually not that expensive to do at all and if they had
an available J Custom 7 for sale now I'd probably consider it seriously.
The fact that it's realy overpriced when imported doesnt say it's a bad
guitar, dont forget those guitars are ment generally for the japanese market
only.
And if your'e just thinking J Customs are not high end instruments, well, I didnt try one but after reading what users here posted about them and looking at pics that really gives you an idea how great their craftmanship is, I tend to disagree with you.

eelblack2 · 09-16-2008, 04:57 PM

Grab that other 2k KXK if it isnt already sold by now. You wont find anything even close to it for that kind of money. I have more than a few Ibanez in the herd, and by comparison, a 2k KXK is ridiculous bang-for-the-buck.

budda · 09-16-2008, 05:14 PM

PM Elysian for a custom quote, you can probably get a serious ibanez-killer for a good chunk under $2K

Elysian · 09-16-2008, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattayus

If you're paying that much why not go for something like a Caparison Dellinger 7?

why spend that much on a dellinger when you can go custom?

Quote:

Originally Posted by budda

PM Elysian for a custom quote, you can probably get a serious ibanez-killer for a good chunk under $2K

thanks for the plug

Stealthdjentstic · 09-16-2008, 06:07 PM

Yeah ask sherman, he hangs around here alot, or if your going to go the UV get a green dot.

wes225 · 09-16-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crucified

or a sherman custom.

what are uv777's worth now? 2500?

900, i think

scratch that.

1,900

MerlinTKD · 09-16-2008, 07:15 PM

Yeah, I was going to say Sherman or Elysian, too - I don't have anything of theirs (yet!) but I've seen it here... fantastic!

I'd say Roter, too, but the exchange rate and shipping would kill it

gaunten · 09-30-2008, 07:12 PM

I don't think a roter would be that expensive, they quote everything in us $, and he quoted me 1200$ + parts (kahler and lundgren) and later when I asked about shipping, they said it was included in the 1200$ price

this may of course vary if you live in europe like me, or overseas... but it'd be worth to check out, they have great customer service

budda · 09-30-2008, 07:16 PM

not sure Apophis wants you saying on here what a PM'd quote, Adam

(as in, edit that out and PM the info to buddy.. if he's even still interested)

Sepultorture · 09-30-2008, 10:01 PM

dude you don't want a generic basswood body ibby for ....in $2000-$2500, trust me calling Mike Sherman and having him make you something simple like a replica with a slightly difference head stock and better quality woods is what you want, so save that cash a little more and talk to Mike about making you an axe

i finally settled on Mike, thank ...., i adore his work, it's pure sexual art.

now i just need to save for it, so yeah ditch the thought of buying a crumby "high end" ibby or anything else

jacksonplayer · 09-30-2008, 10:07 PM

Since you're in the USA, going with a custom builder would be your best bet, I think. I love my KXK to death. Very thin neck, too. If you like RGs, you'd love a KXK Sii-7.

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09-16-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
Geetarh_Gawd ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	High End 7 advice hello all, im looking to buy a high end 7 string, preferably an Ibanez. Im having a hard time narrowing down some choices. I mainly play Metal but i would love a guitar that could handle jazz and blues just as well. I understand i may have to change pickups to achieve this, thats alright. Does anyone have any suggestions? I was thinking a UV777 but im hearing mixed reviews on the newer models. Im not sure of too many other high end Ibanez 7's other than some that i would have to order from Japan. Any advice would be great, thanks!

09-16-2008, 12:54 PM	#2
Mattayus Sir Groove-A-Lot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Posts: 5,345 Thanked: 211 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	If you're paying that much why not go for something like a Caparison Dellinger 7? *"The sort of twee person who thinks swearing is in any way a sign of a lack of education or of a lack of verbal interest is just a ....ing lunatic"* - Stephen Fry Recording. Mixing. Mastering. ReAmping. Editing

09-16-2008, 12:59 PM	#3
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,917 Thanked: 58 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	or a sherman custom. what are uv777's worth now? 2500? ------------------------ Don't talk shit about total.

09-16-2008, 02:26 PM	#8
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09-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#4
Geetarh_Gawd ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i love Ibanez's thin necks, ive never played a caparison, do they have slimmer necks? i have fairly small hands. i'll definatly look into them though, thanks!

09-16-2008, 01:46 PM	#5
ohio_eric SS Contributor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,243 Thanked: 189 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	What's your budget like? IF you want maximum versatility Sherman,, Oni, KXK or some other custom builder could crush an Ibanez.

09-16-2008, 02:10 PM	#7
Geetarh_Gawd ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would have to say my limit would be 2 grand. Thats going to be hard enough for me to pull off, I would consider custom builders but i really dont know if that would be in my range of price.

09-16-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
eelblack2 H8ing Non Shermans Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 1,713 Thanked: 12 $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $eelblack2 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Grab that other 2k KXK if it isnt already sold by now. You wont find anything even close to it for that kind of money. I have more than a few Ibanez in the herd, and by comparison, a 2k KXK is ridiculous bang-for-the-buck.

09-16-2008, 05:14 PM	#11
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,913 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	PM Elysian for a custom quote, you can probably get a serious ibanez-killer for a good chunk under $2K _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

09-16-2008, 06:07 PM	#13
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Yeah ask sherman, he hangs around here alot, or if your going to go the UV get a green dot.

09-16-2008, 07:15 PM	#15
MerlinTKD ERG Drummer! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,825 Thanked: 23 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Yeah, I was going to say Sherman or Elysian, too - I don't have anything of theirs (yet!) but I've seen it here... fantastic! I'd say Roter, too, but the exchange rate and shipping would kill it *Don's Music City - Winston-Salem*

09-30-2008, 07:12 PM	#16
gaunten WUUUUAAAAAAAAH!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Örkelljunga Sweden Posts: 648 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think a roter would be that expensive, they quote everything in us $, and he quoted me 1200$ + parts (kahler and lundgren) and later when I asked about shipping, they said it was included in the 1200$ price this may of course vary if you live in europe like me, or overseas... but it'd be worth to check out, they have great customer service "when your wife leaves you after 17 happy years, how do you know that a toaster is a toaster?" www.myspace.com/scorneddisciple www.myspace.com/nattsmyg www.nattsmyg.com

09-30-2008, 07:16 PM	#17
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,913 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	not sure Apophis wants you saying on here what a PM'd quote, Adam (as in, edit that out and PM the info to buddy.. if he's even still interested) _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

09-30-2008, 10:01 PM	#18
Sepultorture Murder Machine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oshawa, ON, Canada Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	dude you don't want a generic basswood body ibby for ....in $2000-$2500, trust me calling Mike Sherman and having him make you something simple like a replica with a slightly difference head stock and better quality woods is what you want, so save that cash a little more and talk to Mike about making you an axe i finally settled on Mike, thank ...., i adore his work, it's pure sexual art. now i just need to save for it, so yeah ditch the thought of buying a crumby "high end" ibby or anything else BEARDS: They Instantly Turn Any Man Into A Badass, It's Like Having Machine Guns On Your Face

09-30-2008, 10:07 PM	#19
jacksonplayer The Fusion Guy! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 4,273 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Since you're in the USA, going with a custom builder would be your best bet, I think. I love my KXK to death. Very thin neck, too. If you like RGs, you'd love a KXK Sii-7. Check out my home page: www.councilofone.net

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