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If the K7 comes with the same finish, definitely I'll get one for myself.
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If the K7 comes with the same finish, definitely I'll get one for myself.
trem licking
SS.org Regular
This new k7 is the best looking one, absolutely. Love gold hardware... Should be used more
stinkoman
SS.org Regular
Did somebody state that the new K7 will actually have a flame top, or did I misread that somewhere?
someone said that on the Ibanez 2020 post, however it was not confirmed by anyone in ibanez
Leviathus
Psychotic Monster
Am i the only one that likes the K7 inlay? It gives the model it's charm imo.
Not a fan of the band. So eventually got tired of seeing the logo.
However, was a fine guitar outside of that fatal flaw.
stinkoman
SS.org Regular
I didn't mind it on mine. Me personally it looks worse and bigger in pictures, and not nearly as bad when you're in person. YMMV.
chargrilled
SS.org Regular
I think it's cool AF
MaxAidingAres
SS.org Regular
I wish theyd bring the cancer logo and stars inlay back. Super underrated
Leviathus
Psychotic Monster
That one's interesting, kinda glitzy for a Korn sig imo though.
While we're at it, I wish they woulda made that Apex200 "compass star" inlay without the red in it. Woulda left the guitar more open for different pickup colors n stuff.
You are the only one's. Not even Munky, Head, and Feildy likes it. Only you two do (jk). That inlay is the difference between buying and not buying one for a lot of people, imo, including me. It might as well be a giant swastika or cock and balls because it yeilds the same result which is me not wanting it and disappointment.
hilljack13
SS.org Regular
I have always like the K7 logo. I guess those not a fan of Korn seem to dislike it more. Any ideas on the neck specs? I'm a fan of the original K7 neck since the width was less than the 7 strings Ibanaz produces today. 68mm vs 65mm, makes a big difference to me.
aesthyrian
SS.org Regular
Depends on the year made. Ibanez switched to 68mm necks in 2005, the last year of production for the K7, and every 25.5" 7 string model since has had a 68mm heel. I think the 68mm necks were also 5 piece but used wenge instead of bubinga for the laminates, much like the neck on the RG1527. Probably the same necks, honestly.
The 68mm K7's are most likely much less common but I would pay attention to the neck laminates just to be sure if that's a deal breaker.
The K7s officially received three different necks, which corresponds fairly evenly with three different eras of Ibanez neck production.
2001/2002: Slightly thicker, modeled after current (for the time) UV models. Width at last fret: 65mm.
2003/2004: Switch to thinner profile closer to older, 90's UVs. Width at last fret: 66mm.
2005/2006: Prestige series, which saw a similar neck profile as the previous, but a wider heel at 68mm.
Construction wise, everything pre-Prestige was 3-piece Maple/Bubinga. Prestige were 5-piece Maple/Wenge.
2001/2002: Slightly thicker, modeled after current (for the time) UV models. Width at last fret: 65mm.
2003/2004: Switch to thinner profile closer to older, 90's UVs. Width at last fret: 66mm.
2005/2006: Prestige series, which saw a similar neck profile as the previous, but a wider heel at 68mm.
Construction wise, everything pre-Prestige was 3-piece Maple/Bubinga. Prestige were 5-piece Maple/Wenge.
Leviathus
Psychotic Monster
I'd assume the new ones would be 68mm, has Ibanez ever gone narrower since the 68mm's came out?
Nope.
Fujigen tooled up for 68mm and hasn't budged since.
EDIT: Come to think of it, I think they've gone back to the 65mm or so for some random stuff like the ARZ7.
cardinal
F# Dive Bomber
I really disliked the K7 inlay, but now it's a nostalgic thing I guess. I just wouldn't be right if this new guitar didn't have it.
I completely agree^^
