Ibanez S7420FM Came Today (Wow..)

zimbloth · 03-23-2006, 12:32 AM

This thing is beautiful. It weighs next to nothing, and has the most gorgeous lush clean sound I've ever heard on a 7-string. It's outstanding. This is even with the stock pickups.

With distortion, the rhythm and lead tones are fairly good, although it doesn't quite have the low B clarity and growl I'm used to. A Blaze Neck is going in the bridge ASAP. The stock neck pickup sounds nice and I may leave it as is.

This guitar is also so small compared to my UVs and K7, it's really comfortable to play and is extremely resonant. I dig the recessed input jack as well.

I don't know if the trem is blocked (dont think so) or just has a lot of springs, but the floyd doesn't seem to go out of tune no matter what I do, even if I drop A it or do whatever. So far I might not need a Tremol-No after all, it's like a hard tail at the moment. I tuned it to Bb/Eb/Ab/Db/Gb/Bb/Eb and it took like 3 seconds, didn't need to follow the usual floyd routine.

Pics soon to follow. To that other dude who just ordered one, you're gonna love it man.

theunforgiven246 · 03-23-2006, 12:38 AM

... you basterd....

Shawn · 03-23-2006, 12:38 AM

Congrats! The FM is more attractive than the BP IMO, I would trade my BP for an FM, they are great guitars. I love mine.

zimbloth · 03-23-2006, 12:43 AM

Do you also find the clean on the S7420 is nicer than on the Universe? I love the cleans on the Uni, especially from the 2 4 positions, and the neck. On the Saber, every postion other than the bridge is absolutely GORGEOUS. Man this mahogany and maple top makes this thing so fucking resonant and loud. It's loud unplugged which is always a good sign.

nyck · 03-23-2006, 12:45 AM

I wanna try an S series....

The Dark Wolf · 03-23-2006, 12:46 AM

Congrats, Nick. Can't wait for pics, and it sounds great. maybe some clips, too? Clean AND heavy?

zimbloth · 03-23-2006, 12:53 AM

Sure, I'll record a little something w/ the Mesa Recto Direct stuff.

Leon · 03-23-2006, 01:16 AM

nice score! yeah, i'm with everyone else, i've always wanted an S. actually, the first guitar that i really had my sights set on was the S470QSTR. some day, i'll buy Vince's S... i mean, some day, i'll own one

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Originally Posted by Shawn

Congrats! The FM is more attractive than the BP IMO, I would trade my BP for an FM, they are great guitars. I love mine.

refinish it?

zimbloth · 03-23-2006, 01:28 AM

Ok, as promised here are some clips of the S7420FM.

Disclaimer: The strings on this thing are like old and blackened, so keep that in mind. Pay no attention to the sloppy playing, wasn't caring much about staying in time

Ok, clip one is the middle position played through the Mesa's "Fat' mode, with a touch more gain then I probably should have used. I like the twang sound it gets. Clip two is on the modern setting, gain on about 7.5 or so.

Saber Clean
Saber Dirty

I can't wait to hear this thing with the Blaze in there

angryman · 03-23-2006, 01:42 AM

You BITCH HAHAHA congrats i love the S series but can't get my hands on one.
so why do you always put a Blaze neck in the bridge position? does it make any difference?

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03-23-2006, 12:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,715 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 56	Ibanez S7420FM Came Today (Wow..) This thing is beautiful. It weighs next to nothing, and has the most gorgeous lush clean sound I've ever heard on a 7-string. It's outstanding. This is even with the stock pickups. With distortion, the rhythm and lead tones are fairly good, although it doesn't quite have the low B clarity and growl I'm used to. A Blaze Neck is going in the bridge ASAP. The stock neck pickup sounds nice and I may leave it as is. This guitar is also so small compared to my UVs and K7, it's really comfortable to play and is extremely resonant. I dig the recessed input jack as well. I don't know if the trem is blocked (dont think so) or just has a lot of springs, but the floyd doesn't seem to go out of tune no matter what I do, even if I drop A it or do whatever. So far I might not need a Tremol-No after all, it's like a hard tail at the moment. I tuned it to Bb/Eb/Ab/Db/Gb/Bb/Eb and it took like 3 seconds, didn't need to follow the usual floyd routine. Pics soon to follow. To that other dude who just ordered one, you're gonna love it man.

03-23-2006, 12:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
theunforgiven246 BEHOLD KLUMPAMUS PRIME! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,382 Real Name: John Main Seven: Ibanez RG 7621 Rig: 5150 combo and vsts Thanked: 13	... you basterd.... my girlfriend says i'm totally METAL! balls.

03-23-2006, 12:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,432 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 134	Congrats! The FM is more attractive than the BP IMO, I would trade my BP for an FM, they are great guitars. I love mine. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

03-23-2006, 01:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
angryman Bringer of the Riff! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nottingham UK Posts: 1,120 Real Name: Tony Main Seven: 1527 w/BKP's Rig: 5150 > OD808 Thanked: 0	You BITCH HAHAHA congrats i love the S series but can't get my hands on one. so why do you always put a Blaze neck in the bridge position? does it make any difference? www.myspace.com/dragthelakeband www.myspace.com/toneworld Tone...........

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03-23-2006, 12:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,715 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 56	Do you also find the clean on the S7420 is nicer than on the Universe? I love the cleans on the Uni, especially from the 2 4 positions, and the neck. On the Saber, every postion other than the bridge is absolutely GORGEOUS. Man this mahogany and maple top makes this thing so fucking resonant and loud. It's loud unplugged which is always a good sign.

03-23-2006, 12:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
nyck blah! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,039 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: no 7 Rig: Mesa .50 Caliber Thanked: 2	I wanna try an S series....

03-23-2006, 12:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Dark Wolf Booze & Metal, Arrgh! • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,989 Real Name: Bob Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 83	Congrats, Nick. Can't wait for pics, and it sounds great. maybe some clips, too? Clean AND heavy?

03-23-2006, 12:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,715 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 56	Sure, I'll record a little something w/ the Mesa Recto Direct stuff.

03-23-2006, 01:28 AM	#9 (permalink)
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 10,715 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 56	Ok, as promised here are some clips of the S7420FM. Disclaimer: The strings on this thing are like old and blackened, so keep that in mind. Pay no attention to the sloppy playing, wasn't caring much about staying in time Ok, clip one is the middle position played through the Mesa's "Fat' mode, with a touch more gain then I probably should have used. I like the twang sound it gets. Clip two is on the modern setting, gain on about 7.5 or so. Saber Clean Saber Dirty I can't wait to hear this thing with the Blaze in there

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