The 2027 Showed Up, I'm Shocked

zimbloth · 04-11-2006, 02:55 AM

First of all, I had no idea how gorgeous the Ibanez 2027 would be. Pictures just simply don't come close to conveying the class and 3d beauty of this thing.

Secondly, everything I've heard about DiMarzio Evolution pickups has gone right out the window. This thing sounds AMAZING. Maybe it's because this is a mahogany guitar, but the Evo7 in the bridge sounds incredible...for rhythm or lead! Superb articulation, very hot but still very toneful with loads of dynamics. I love this thing. The Blaze in the neck of course is superb too. I haven't tried the piezos yet but I'm sure it's nice.

It's surprisingly heavy. It weighs more than my Schecter C7 Blackjack. Still very comfortable though.

I could not be happier with this guitar. It's cheered me up, making me forget the fact I just had $900 robbed from me :P

(pictures soon, I'm off to bed).

ajdehoogh · 04-11-2006, 03:15 AM

The mandatory:

You know it was coming.

The Dark Wolf · 04-11-2006, 03:20 AM

You'll have to compare it with the K7 - pickups especially.

Metal Ken · 04-11-2006, 04:05 AM

You know, actually, my basswood RG1077 is heavier than my mahogany blackjack, interestingly enough. then again there is a lot of variance in mahogany.

Soudns cool though. Be sure to put a fat B string on the thing ;p ;p

b3n · 04-11-2006, 10:39 AM

Cool that's the same pup combo in my mahogany/maple custom (which I don't have yet) good to hear a glowing review like that

Congrats on the 2027. They're nice.

TheReal7 · 04-11-2006, 10:47 AM

Welcome to the club

Drew · 04-11-2006, 11:08 AM

The Evo7 KILLS in mahogany - glad to have another convert.

it cleans up nicely, too.

Wait till you see that grain in direct, bright sunlight - it just catches fire.

Regor · 04-11-2006, 11:13 AM

If you're playing through a regular guitar amp (i.e. head->4x12) when you try out the piezos, you're not going to get a real good appreciation for it. Trust me on this one. You'll need to somehow get it hooked into something with a tweeter for a full-range sound. I went and bought a Roland KC-60 keyboard amp when I got my 2127X, and recently traded that in for a Crate acoustic amp (cuz it has sweet FX to add, like chorus and reverb and shiznit).

Take it to a store and plug into an acoustic amp. You'll be amazed. I was playing mine at a GC thru a Trace Elliot 4x5" amp, and people kept opening the door to come in and see what I was playing, cuz everyone thought it was an acoustic that sounded that damn good. (and they were surprised to hear a low B on an acoustic as well!)

And here's another hint too... as good as my 2127X sounds thru the acoustic amp... try recording it on your computer just plugged directly in, with nothing else. Sounds best that way IMO.

zimbloth · 04-11-2006, 12:06 PM

Yeah anyone worried about an Evo in mahogany needs to remain calm, it's amazing. At least, with the Triaxis into a 2:90 it is. Maybe in a Marshall or something it would be too bright.

As for the piezos, I'm a veteran of Parker guitars so I know the deal. Personally I think the peizos on those sound better upon a first test through the clean channel of my amp. I will try it through a PA or direct or something at some point though to give it a further workout.

As for the "this thread is worthless without pics" thing, I thought I put a disclaimer bitch! Anyways I'm going to take some now.

D-EJ915 · 04-11-2006, 12:22 PM

Sweet shit! Now post some damn pics!!! lol As for weird guitar weights, my "ash" H-207 is like 9 pounds, how's that for freaking ridiculous, lol.

eaeolian · 04-11-2006, 12:30 PM

Not to derail the thread, but what is the difference between a 2027 and a 2127?

Regor · 04-11-2006, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eaeolian

Not to derail the thread, but what is the difference between a 2027 and a 2127?

Finish and Market:

RG2027X-VV: Vintage Violin / U.S. Market

RG2127X-TKF: Transparent Black Flat / Japan Market

eaeolian · 04-11-2006, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regor

Finish and Market:

RG2027X-VV: Vintage Violin / U.S. Market

RG2127X-TKF: Transparent Black Flat / Japan Market

Heh. I love it. Thanks.

7 Dying Trees · 04-11-2006, 01:07 PM

Pictures really never do it justice, and I'm glad you like the evo7, for me it was just too clean in mine, and never had enough guts, but then again, i readily admit that I am not a particular fan of evo's anyway, so that's probably why!

Are you going to keep those ugly ass pickups in it?

And on another note, how lijkely is it for you to keep it/ Mine has remained a keeper as I love the sound and flexibility of it.

Is it bye bye K7?

And as a last question: on a scale of 1-10, how bad has this place been for fueling your gear aqcuisition?

zimbloth · 04-11-2006, 03:07 PM

I don't know James, the Evo7 in my 2027 has loads of guts. But I'll say again, I've only tried it through the Triaxis. I'm happy though.

1) Yes I'm going to keep the pickups. It doesn't look nearly as bad in person. It's a bit goofy but it has character, and I really love the tone so I don't feel the need to change. I can always put bobbin toppers on there.

2) The K7 is still one of my most treasured items. I have no plans of selling it. I'm still loving it, as well as my S7420FM and UV777BK. If anything would be sold it would probably be the UV just because of it's worth. But I don't plan on selling any of them right now. I just sold my Schecter C7 Blackjack to my bandmate, to whom it fits far better than I.

3) Yeah SS.org certainly hasn't helped, but it's given me great information on things, so it's all good. I'd give it a 9.

Jason · 04-11-2006, 04:20 PM

Sounds good now where are the pics at??

Ibanez_fanboy · 04-11-2006, 05:56 PM

PICCCCCSSSSSSSs

ajdehoogh · 04-11-2006, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

As for the "this thread is worthless without pics" thing, I thought I put a disclaimer bitch! Anyways I'm going to take some now.

Ya did. I couldn't resist using that. Just messing with ya, gear whore!

j/k

Mark 7 · 04-11-2006, 07:31 PM

Congrats! I love the sound I get with the piezos & sure you will too.

7 Dying Trees · 04-11-2006, 07:43 PM

Man, all power to you

Those 2027's are just great, they really are! And besides all that, you now have an excuse to go off and buy more rack gear for the piezo's....

But good score man

And all this new gear everyone is buying is really making me want to go and splooge some cash i don't have! hahahahaha!

Shawn · 04-11-2006, 08:53 PM

Nice, another 2027 score, congrats, man!

You have an impressive collection of Ibanez 7s as it is and now this.

7 Dying Trees · 04-11-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

You have an impressive collection of Ibanez 7s as it is and now this.

He's a bastard isn't he?

Shawn · 04-11-2006, 09:19 PM

im starting to get jealous.

7 Dying Trees · 04-11-2006, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawn

im starting to get jealous.

I know what you mean! I've actually not had gear envy for a while, and this is setting off stirrings inside me! I definately think that we have a new gear-whore-king!

Korbain · 04-12-2006, 03:14 AM

great guitar! i want it! or a K7 or an RG1527...lol but my 7620 is doing fine at the moment

put some pics up! and recordings biaatch!!

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04-11-2006, 02:55 AM	#1
zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,664 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	The 2027 Showed Up, I'm Shocked First of all, I had no idea how gorgeous the Ibanez 2027 would be. Pictures just simply don't come close to conveying the class and 3d beauty of this thing. Secondly, everything I've heard about DiMarzio Evolution pickups has gone right out the window. This thing sounds AMAZING. Maybe it's because this is a mahogany guitar, but the Evo7 in the bridge sounds incredible...for rhythm or lead! Superb articulation, very hot but still very toneful with loads of dynamics. I love this thing. The Blaze in the neck of course is superb too. I haven't tried the piezos yet but I'm sure it's nice. It's surprisingly heavy. It weighs more than my Schecter C7 Blackjack. Still very comfortable though. I could not be happier with this guitar. It's cheered me up, making me forget the fact I just had $900 robbed from me :P (pictures soon, I'm off to bed).

04-11-2006, 03:15 AM	#2
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04-11-2006, 04:05 AM	#4
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04-11-2006, 03:20 AM	#3
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,477 Thanked: 94 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'll have to compare it with the K7 - pickups especially.

04-11-2006, 10:39 AM	#5
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,580 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool that's the same pup combo in my mahogany/maple custom (which I don't have yet) good to hear a glowing review like that Congrats on the 2027. They're nice.

04-11-2006, 11:08 AM	#7
Drew Fear the Polo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 21,656 Thanked: 154 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	The Evo7 KILLS in mahogany - glad to have another convert. it cleans up nicely, too. Wait till you see that grain in direct, bright sunlight - it just catches fire. "...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon." http://www.metalguitarist.org

04-11-2006, 11:13 AM	#8
Regor Double Edge FTW Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Rawk City Posts: 4,042 Thanked: 78 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you're playing through a regular guitar amp (i.e. head->4x12) when you try out the piezos, you're not going to get a real good appreciation for it. Trust me on this one. You'll need to somehow get it hooked into something with a tweeter for a full-range sound. I went and bought a Roland KC-60 keyboard amp when I got my 2127X, and recently traded that in for a Crate acoustic amp (cuz it has sweet FX to add, like chorus and reverb and shiznit). Take it to a store and plug into an acoustic amp. You'll be amazed. I was playing mine at a GC thru a Trace Elliot 4x5" amp, and people kept opening the door to come in and see what I was playing, cuz everyone thought it was an acoustic that sounded that damn good. (and they were surprised to hear a low B on an acoustic as well!) And here's another hint too... as good as my 2127X sounds thru the acoustic amp... try recording it on your computer just plugged directly in, with nothing else. Sounds best that way IMO. Website: www.justdefymetal.com MySpace: myspace.com/justdefymetal

04-11-2006, 12:06 PM	#9
zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,664 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Yeah anyone worried about an Evo in mahogany needs to remain calm, it's amazing. At least, with the Triaxis into a 2:90 it is. Maybe in a Marshall or something it would be too bright. As for the piezos, I'm a veteran of Parker guitars so I know the deal. Personally I think the peizos on those sound better upon a first test through the clean channel of my amp. I will try it through a PA or direct or something at some point though to give it a further workout. As for the "this thread is worthless without pics" thing, I thought I put a disclaimer bitch! Anyways I'm going to take some now.

04-11-2006, 12:22 PM	#10
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 18,749 Thanked: 220 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Sweet shit! Now post some damn pics!!! lol As for weird guitar weights, my "ash" H-207 is like 9 pounds, how's that for freaking ridiculous, lol. əBCAir

04-11-2006, 12:30 PM	#11
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 11,764 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Not to derail the thread, but what is the difference between a 2027 and a 2127? Division - American metal that doesn't suck. Much. Even on Facebook, and Soundclick might eventually be updated, too.

04-11-2006, 01:07 PM	#14
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 8,869 Thanked: 139 Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Pictures really never do it justice, and I'm glad you like the evo7, for me it was just too clean in mine, and never had enough guts, but then again, i readily admit that I am not a particular fan of evo's anyway, so that's probably why! Are you going to keep those ugly ass pickups in it? And on another note, how lijkely is it for you to keep it/ Mine has remained a keeper as I love the sound and flexibility of it. Is it bye bye K7? And as a last question: on a scale of 1-10, how bad has this place been for fueling your gear aqcuisition? The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

04-11-2006, 03:07 PM	#15
zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,664 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	I don't know James, the Evo7 in my 2027 has loads of guts. But I'll say again, I've only tried it through the Triaxis. I'm happy though. 1) Yes I'm going to keep the pickups. It doesn't look nearly as bad in person. It's a bit goofy but it has character, and I really love the tone so I don't feel the need to change. I can always put bobbin toppers on there. 2) The K7 is still one of my most treasured items. I have no plans of selling it. I'm still loving it, as well as my S7420FM and UV777BK. If anything would be sold it would probably be the UV just because of it's worth. But I don't plan on selling any of them right now. I just sold my Schecter C7 Blackjack to my bandmate, to whom it fits far better than I. 3) Yeah SS.org certainly hasn't helped, but it's given me great information on things, so it's all good. I'd give it a 9.

04-11-2006, 04:20 PM	#16
Jason Sign Your Neg Rep Posts! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The woods.. Posts: 9,896 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Sounds good now where are the pics at??

04-11-2006, 05:56 PM	#17
Ibanez_fanboy I want a 1527!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 1,304 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	PICCCCCSSSSSSSs

04-11-2006, 07:31 PM	#19
Mark 7 McLeod! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hastings, New York Posts: 276 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Congrats! I love the sound I get with the piezos & sure you will too.

04-11-2006, 07:43 PM	#20
7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 8,869 Thanked: 139 Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Man, all power to you Those 2027's are just great, they really are! And besides all that, you now have an excuse to go off and buy more rack gear for the piezo's.... But good score man And all this new gear everyone is buying is really making me want to go and splooge some cash i don't have! hahahahaha! The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

04-11-2006, 08:53 PM	#21
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 24,506 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Nice, another 2027 score, congrats, man! You have an impressive collection of Ibanez 7s as it is and now this. My Guitar Videos

04-11-2006, 09:19 PM	#23
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 24,506 Thanked: 146 Feedback Score: 15 reviews	im starting to get jealous. My Guitar Videos

04-12-2006, 03:14 AM	#25
Korbain Stay negative! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,176 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great guitar! i want it! or a K7 or an RG1527...lol but my 7620 is doing fine at the moment put some pics up! and recordings biaatch!! http://soundcloud.com/korbaink7 New song on the way, added a new one a few weeks ago

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