Ibanez Xiphos players please

Scarpie · 09-11-2007, 07:44 PM

hey guys,
i know these axes have been around for a while, but they never caught my eye till recently. basically was wondering if anyone here who has em would mind telling me a bit about how they play feel, sound,,,,,,,,,,,,,, etc. seriously thinking about picking one of these up. but no locals have em. well not that i know of, but either way, i see no harm in asking. so thanks everyone.

Rindgecore · 09-11-2007, 08:01 PM

Don't own one, but played one long enough that it was an excellent piece. I don't get into metal shaped guitars, but it sat so well that I would have no problem rocking it.

Scarpie · 09-11-2007, 08:13 PM

hell yeah i'd love to try one out. the shape is close enough to my dime blackjack which was the most comfortable guitar i have ever played live or sitting with.

March_of_the_Mutes · 09-11-2007, 08:33 PM

heres some information on them and some pictures that show you how amazing the chameleon paint is.
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sta...-duo-pics.html

Scarpie · 09-11-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by March_of_the_Mutes

heres some information on them and some pictures that show you how amazing the chameleon paint is.
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sta...-duo-pics.html

that was awesome man thanks!!! but

how do the bitches play bro?!!!

cow 7 sig · 09-11-2007, 10:46 PM

very well.

.but till come out with an extra string i wont be getting one.

budda · 09-11-2007, 11:20 PM

why not go for a drive to find a dealer then? 2 hours isnt that bad to test out good gear :P

Vic Rattlehead · 09-12-2007, 01:11 AM

I got to play one at NAMM when they were released. Very nice

I still want one. The neck is awesome, just a little bit beefier than most of the really thin Ibby necks. And it being neck through makes the whole guitar feel so solid. And the edge III trem is pretty damn good. I have one on my RG350MDX and it hasn't failed me in any way yet. The only reason I didn't buy one is I want to wait for one with a finish I really like.

Randy · 09-12-2007, 11:18 AM

The factory action, on the one I played, was wicked low and very sweep/shred friendly. The low-end rhythms were kinda floppy feeling though, but that's all adjustable... The neck def. felt bigger than the usual RG neck, but not as big as an S. You really need to play one though, to decide if it's for you.

Edroz · 09-12-2007, 05:59 PM

i finally got around to trying one of these out. i walked away thinking it was an extremely overpriced indonesion made piece of shit with a fancy paintjob (and even that was quite subpar up close). i will state that it was very comfortable and i love the Dimarzio D Activators as well, but there are so many more superior guitars in this price range ($700).
maybe the one i played was a lemon but i was not impressed at all.

09-11-2007, 07:44 PM	#1
Scarpie ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Li,NY Posts: 304 Thanked: 6	Ibanez Xiphos players please hey guys, i know these axes have been around for a while, but they never caught my eye till recently. basically was wondering if anyone here who has em would mind telling me a bit about how they play feel, sound,,,,,,,,,,,,,, etc. seriously thinking about picking one of these up. but no locals have em. well not that i know of, but either way, i see no harm in asking. so thanks everyone.

09-11-2007, 08:01 PM	#2
Rindgecore ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 126 Main Seven: DC747 / RG7620 Rig: Ampeg VH-150 > 1960B Thanked: 2	Don't own one, but played one long enough that it was an excellent piece. I don't get into metal shaped guitars, but it sat so well that I would have no problem rocking it. Parasitic Extirpation 'Knee Deep in Disease' out this July on Pathos Productions Dysentery 'From Past Suffering Comes New Flesh' out this July on Amputated Vein Records Me

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Randy Toe-Tappingly Tragic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Electric City, NY Posts: 3,397 Real Name: Randy Main Seven: BCR N7 Virgin Rig: TSovC->Rivera M-60 Thanked: 26	The factory action, on the one I played, was wicked low and very sweep/shred friendly. The low-end rhythms were kinda floppy feeling though, but that's all adjustable... The neck def. felt bigger than the usual RG neck, but not as big as an S. You really need to play one though, to decide if it's for you. ~NEW WORLD SYMPHONY~ Add us today! We need it! http://www.myspace.com/nwsymphony It's like there's a party in my mouth, and everybody's throwing up.

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09-11-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
Scarpie ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Li,NY Posts: 304 Thanked: 6	hell yeah i'd love to try one out. the shape is close enough to my dime blackjack which was the most comfortable guitar i have ever played live or sitting with.

09-11-2007, 08:33 PM	#4
March_of_the_Mutes ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 179 Real Name: John Main Seven: Ibanez 7620 Thanked: 2	heres some information on them and some pictures that show you how amazing the chameleon paint is. http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sta...-duo-pics.html

09-12-2007, 01:11 AM	#8
Vic Rattlehead ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 567 Real Name: Sean Main Seven: LTD H-307 Rig: JMP-1 -> 50/50 Thanked: 14	I got to play one at NAMM when they were released. Very nice I still want one. The neck is awesome, just a little bit beefier than most of the really thin Ibby necks. And it being neck through makes the whole guitar feel so solid. And the edge III trem is pretty damn good. I have one on my RG350MDX and it hasn't failed me in any way yet. The only reason I didn't buy one is I want to wait for one with a finish I really like.

09-12-2007, 05:59 PM	#10
Edroz new album soon! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,241 Real Name: Ed Drozdowsky Main Seven: Carvin DC727C w/ OFR7 Main ERG: Agile Septor 27" Rig: Brunetti Pirata 141 Thanked: 25	i finally got around to trying one of these out. i walked away thinking it was an extremely overpriced indonesion made piece of shit with a fancy paintjob (and even that was quite subpar up close). i will state that it was very comfortable and i love the Dimarzio D Activators as well, but there are so many more superior guitars in this price range ($700). maybe the one i played was a lemon but i was not impressed at all. www.myspace.com/eddrozdowsky www.seasonofmourning.com www.insatanity.com www.myspace.com/insatanity http://www.vadercabinets.com/id3.html

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