XPT700 Review

In 2007, Ibanez has got more than ever before with new and different forms of the X and V designs as well as new shapes and colors not of this earth.

Features:	9.2
Sound:	10
Action:	9
Reliability:	10
Impression:	9.8
Overall rating:	9.6
Users rating:	8.6
Comments:	62

overall: 9.4

Featured review by: unregistered, on july 10, 2007

Price paid: 0

Purchased from: Ebay

Features: For the price of the guitar itself, I also got the custom solid hard case, tools, a cable and other things. I got the red chameleon and it is beautiful. It has a reverse headstock, Edge III (which I am not so fond of, it is NO Floyd Rose), DiMarzio DeActivator pickups, reverse sharktooth fret inlays, etc. The hardware on this guitar is an unusual color. It appears chrome, but it has like a dark grayish color. It's hard to explain, but they look awesome. // 10

Sound: The sound is incredible. The pickups are amazing. I like to play things like Cannibal Corpse and other death metal, and this plays incredibly. I absolutely hate my amp's tone. With all my other guitars, the lows are too weak for me. But I hate the tone less with this guitar. With a decent amp, this is will have crushing lows and screaming highs. The neckthrough design gives this thing amazing sustain and the pickups are just orgasmic. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: This is where I need to put in a little negativity. I will eventually have to get this set up. I had to set the action pretty high in order to avoid fret buzz. A professional set up will fix this however. The paint is amazing however. I also dislike the Edge III. IT simply is not comparable to the Floyd Rose. It is really difficult to keep it in tune. However, once again, a professional set up can fix this as well. I remember having trouble like this even with my Jackson with a Floyd on it. After a set up, the tremolo will keep it in tune much better. Also, the strap holders are very poorly placed. With a power drill, I replaced them, and it is fine now. // 8

Reliability & Durability: This guitar seems to be a very solid guitar. I have accidentally hit it against desks a few times, and I don't have one ding on here. Playing it just feels like the thing is unbreakable. I don't play Live. I have only been playing for 2 years, but if I were to play Live, I would definitely use this guitar. Just look at Muhammad from Necrophagist. Although, his Xiphos has a Floyd Rose and EMG pickups. // 10

Impression: The first time I saw this guitar, I knew I wanted it. Like I said before, I play metal, and this thing looks and sounds great for this genre. My amp is a Crate, model number FXT65. 65 Watts with effects and other stuff. I hate my amp's lows. Even with this amp, I can pull pretty decent lows with this amp. I am going to end up replacing this amp, and when I do, the sound will be incredible. If I were to lose it, I would be devastated. Being only 17 and having no job (yet), I would not be able to afford a new one. It took me too long to save up for the first one as it is. I wouldn't buy a new one, but I would want to like hell. I do wish it have a Floyd Rose, but other than that, I won't complain about any of the features. // 9

overall: 9.4

Reviewed by: SenorBill, on july 09, 2007

Price paid: 0

Purchased from:

Features: Let me start off by noting that this is one beautiful guitar, and one would be inclined to buy it just from looking at the finish alone. The guitar comes in two finishes: Red Chameleon and Blue Chameleon, both of which change colors depending on the viewing angle. I personally bought the Red Chameleon, which changes from a deep green to dark red as you rotate the guitar. This guitar is an all-out metal guitar, so it has all the features any metal player could expect: neck-through, an Edge III locking tremolo, 24 frets, a maple/walnut neck, and a mahogany body shaped somewhat like a cross between a Jackson Warrior and a Dean Razorback. As far as electronics go, the guitar's two humbuckers are passive but were specially designed by Dimarzio to reproduce the sound of an active pickup. One volume knob and one tone knob, along with a three way Switch, control the pickups. Ibanez also recently started throwing in the case along with the guitar price, making this guitar a great deal. // 9

Sound: I am primarily a metal player, although I do like to play classic rock and love to do some blues soloing here and there. Obviously, the Xiphos was created as a metal guitar, and in this area it definitely delivers. At first I was a bit disappointed at the lack of true active pickups, but as soon as I tried playing a few quick death metal riffs I could tell that Ibanez had accomplished incredible things with these passive pickups. Every note rings out loud and clear and the bottom string does not drown out any other strings. The same goes for soloing: every note is articulate and defined, and no notes will become drowned out. Chug-a-chug patterns sound great on this guitar as well. The Edge III locking trem allows for even more tonal capabilites, so metal guitarists everywhere can divebomb away and also hit those notes that lie somewhat above the 24th fret. I am running this through a solid state Crate 2X12", which is an amp that has some pretty satisfying distorion, especially for a solid state. I can only imagine what the Xiphos would sound like when plugged into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, or a Diezel or Krank half stack. But I just barely got a job, so give me a break. It sounds impressive enough through my combo amp. I also have a Korg Toneworks multi-effect processor, and the Xiphos plays nice with this as well. Altogether I believe that this guitar's sound will satisfy any metal player. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: Let me get the one negative aspect of the factory setup out of the way early so I can blather on about how great this guitar is for the remainder of this review. The strap buttons on the body are in a very awkward place right out of the factory, and as a result, the guitar is going to fit oddly when you throw it on. If you are any good with using an electric drill, this is no problem, since the strap button issue can easily be fixed by moving the right button further up towards the neck. This will bring the neck up farther and make for a much more comfertable playing experience. I rated the Xiphos an 8 in this category just because the odd fitting of the guitar initially worried the hell out of me until I sat down and figured out the problem. Besides that, I can find nothing to complain about. The action is nice and low so the guitar plays very fast, but the action wasn't lowered to the point of string buzz. The trem bar adjustments might be in an unusual location for some people. Pry up the bridge using the trem bar and you'll notice a little set screw that adjusts how freely the arm rotates, and another screw in the back of the guitar will adjust the bar height. The finish is perfect, the frets are all in order, and all around some great workmanship went into making this guitar. // 8

Reliability & Durability: This is a very solid guitar, and I would definitely take it to a gig to show off to the crowd. It would be a shame to keep a guitar like this hidden away exclusively in the studio, never to see the light of day. Take it out and awe the crowd. I wouldn't even go to a gig without a backup, but that's just me. I don't see anything going wrong with this guitar anytime soon, but sometimes things just break. As far as the finish goes, I haven't played it long enough to be able to say if the finish will wear off, but I can confidently say that the guitar will stay together and play just as well day after day. // 10

Impression: For a metalhead like me, this guitar is great. The kind of palm muting techniques involved in several types of metal don't become muddy and incoherent as on some other guitars. And don't get me wrong. Just because it's good for metal doesn't mean everything else sounds awful on this guitar. YYZ by Rush and Moby Dick by Zeppelin don't sound have bad on the Xiphos either. I've been playing for a year and seven months now, with about six years of background as a keyboard player prior to my picking up a guitar. I also own a Gibson Faded SG that I'm planning on using just for a more classic rock kind of guitar while I use the Xiphos for death metal kind of stuff. While I was searching for my new metal guitar, I also tested out several Schecters that didn't incredibly impress me, and some ESPs that played just as nicely as the Xiphos. I decided to go with the Xiphos, however, based on the overall look of the guitar, and the great deal for a guitar of it's caliber. If my Xiphos were stolen, I would be angry, but you couldn't really blame the guy who stole it. I mean, hell, it's a nice looking guitar. And yes, I would go buy a new one. This guitar has everything I want, and I couldn't really ask for anything more, because that would just be getting greedy. // 10

overall: 9.6

Reviewed by: CaptainOfSmug, on august 20, 2007

Price paid: 0

Purchased from: Hoffmans Music (Local Music Store)

Features: Well, I recently purchased the Xiphos and I am thrilled about it's performance. It has been released either early 2007 or late 2006 I beleive. There is a total of 24 frets and a 25.5" scale which is a very nice feature in my opinion. The guitar itself is made out of maple/walnut 5-ply neck. The finish is one of the more noticable features. It reminds me of almost pearlalescent paint that you see on cars. Which, basically changes colors depending on the light and angle you're seeing the guitar at. The bridge is an Edge III tremolo. The electronics come stock as passive but I plan to soon changes my pickups too active EMG's but that is just my personal preference. I think the DiMarzio Pickups sound great actually though. The Controls that are given is a Volume knob, tone knob, and a 3 way selector. The Tuner is a locking nut, which at times can be a hassel, but I've never gotten out of tune with it yet. // 9

Sound: For me personally, I'm a metal head. Wheather it being playing death, black, melodeath, or metalcore. It suits my playing needs very well and wow, the tone I can pull of is excellent. Not to mention it just looks metal not a big positive because I couldl really care less, but still it adds to some effect I beleive. From what I've heard it's not to noisy and has a rich sound. The guitar itself I beleive plays best mixed with heavy distortion and high gain. But when I play some progressions on a clean setting it doesn't sound bad at all. I'd have to say this is the best guitar I've ever done whammy harmonics on, I can literally hold that scream for 7 seconds, which I'd really never need to do, but it's a nice feature. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The guitar was set up very nicely at the factory, the action was a tad to high to what I like, but it's not a big deal to me. From what I can tell the pickups were adjusted properly, but I can't really say either way because I havn't had the chance to mess around with them yet. Overall it was set up very nicely from the store. // 9

Reliability & Durability: Well, I can't really say about the reliability and durability of thsi guitar being I havn't owned it quite long enought to say. The hardware seems like it will last and if it doesn't I wouldn't mind paying for this sweet thing to get repaired. From what I can tell the strap buttons are solid unlike my other guitar which I'm constantly trying to catch as it falls to the ground. As far as if I can depend on it I would definatly gig with it. However, I always bring a backup just in case, plus the songs I play come are in a few different tunings so I need a backup. I'm really hoping the finsih will last long into the future, mostly because this is a pretty big selling point of the guitar and a lot of hardwork was put into the making of it. // 10

Impression: As I said previously, I play metal. I strongly beleive this is a great match for me. I don't' plan on buying another guitar for a long time so I felt that I had to pick something that I wouldn't get bored of and had a bunch of versatility. And the Xiphos, I felt, was the one for me. If I lost it I would definatly get another one, I just like this guitar so much and the fretboard is quick. One of my favorite features of this guitar is the whammy harmonics for one, but what I really like is the sweeping ability. This is partly because I love the Ibanez necks and with this guitar you can easily reach the upper frets and sweep your mind out and solo like there is no tomorrow. Overall, this is my favorite guitar out of my collection and if you're into metal this is a great guitar for a great price. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on february 15, 2008

Price paid: 915

Purchased from: Sound Control

Features: // 10

Sound: I play metal in a band, and this thing is great. Before this I was using a zakk wylde Epiphone, and this thing beats it hand down. I'm running it through a Line 6 spider 3, or a POD when I wanna get really good effects. This guitar also has a really nice clean sound to it when it is needed. It is a all round guitar made for metal (if that makes sence). // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The standard set up was good, but for me it wasn't in the right tuning. It comes in Standard tuning, and if you where goingto play in this then nothing would need doing to it, but as I play in drop C I needed it set up, but once it was set up the action is that low it feels like you are touching the fret board straight away. The finish on this bad boy is one of the best I have ever seen and I would love to put this on other guitars of mine. I picked the red one over the blue as I hadnt seen the blue one. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I use this guitar Live, and not once have I even thought something will go wrong. For this I wouldn't need a backup guitar. The jack unlike other guitars is secure and won't come out. For me the strap buttons where in a nice placealthough other would disagree). The finish is good on it, and I have hit it off things a few times and nothing has come off, very well made and wont get damaged easily. // 10

Impression: I play metal in a band and this thing makes metal sound easy, great pickups and overall wont break. I have been playing for 3 years now and this thing is one of the best guitars I have played. If I had lost this guitar I would buy another without a doubt. // 10

overall: 9.4

Reviewed by: ICreamsodAI, on january 05, 2008

Price paid: 0

Purchased from: Hot Licks

Features: The Xiphos is probably the best guitar by Ibanez I've ever played (at least for it's price). It has the lightest mahogany body I've ever seen. It has a 3 Ply Rosewood 24 fret Wizard II neck, which, as always, is amazing. It allows for ridiculously low fret action with virtually no buzzing and makes fretting literally effortless. The finish on this is absolutely beautiful. At first, I was almost turned off by the sparkles in the paint, but in actuality, it makes I just that much more pretty. don't let it turn you off. It's got an IBZ Edge III double locking tremelo system, which is actually a lot more durable and well built than what comes on other models. The pickups are DActivators, which sound like actives, but aren't actives. Pretty convinient. They are simply amazing. There are 2 control knobs and a 3 way selector, which is awesome for me cause I'm f--king lazy. I would suggest loosening the control knobs a little if you mess with them on stage (I had to, they made them that tight on purpose, no flaw there). The only complaint is the position of the strap pegs. They are in the back, causing it to be heavy. Ibanez did this with looks in mind, which is forgivable I suppose. Easily moved though (drop me a message for details). Came with a custom fit TKL case, cable, alan wrench set. // 8

Sound: Very versatile, believe it or not. The pickups are strangely suited for jazz as well as ALL styles of rock. They allow a lot of chunk but doesn't allow the lows to fart out the highs. I'm using a slightly modded (as in slightly biased) Crate BV120H with 4 Tung-Sol 12AX7 Preamp tubes (1 working as a power) and the horrific stock 4 Groove Tube 6L6 Power Tubes. The distortion isnt wonderful, but sounds fantastic through these pickups. The neck through adds a lot of sustain, and the mahogany gives it a nice deep growl. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: The finish is beautiful. Green in one light, blue/purple in another. The light gray chrome hardware really helps accentuate the sparkles in the paint while also keeping it from being overwhelming. The neck is absolutely fantastic. The backwards sharktooth inlays are highlighted by a black pinstriped outline, which looks awesome. The only down points to this guitar are usually considered preference, and easily adjusted to suit you. Simply try it first. // 9

Reliability & Durability: So far, everything on this guitar is perfect as far as durability. I've yet to play a show with this guitar, but the input jack is very strong. Like I said, to stand with it, you'll prolly need to reposition the strap buttons, but that's very simple to do yourself. // 10

Impression: I usually play progressive/death metal/jazzcore/whatever the f--k you wanna call it and this works perfectly. I also own a Dean HardTail Select which I use for Jam Band kinda stuff, and a Grestch Electromatic for jazz and bluegrass. With bluegrass aside, the XPT700 would be suitable for any of these styles (with the exception of it's metal biased looks). This (besides the JEM) is my ideal guitar from Ibanez, so unless you got 2,000 bucks to throw down, I'd just get this. // 10

overall: 9.8

Reviewed by: Zy_, on march 29, 2008

Price paid: 1096.17

Purchased from: Rockers

Features: The Xiphos was introduced in the 'Advanced Weaponary' series of Ibanez. It's definately advanced, and while I've yet to try it, it looks like it could probably inflict GBH. Mine was made in 2007, and has a really thin-taper neck, and a 24 Fret, 25.5" Scale ebony fretboard with jumbo frets and Neck-thru construction. Mahogany body/neck/everything. It has an Edge III tremolo, which, although not stunning, is good. It came with a pair of DiMarzio D Activator pickups, although I have replaced the bridge pickup with a DiMarzio N2X. The D Activator is supposed to be a passive pickup, but with the sound and hardware of an active. It also came with hardcase, and I managed to get an Elixr cable. The body shape is of course, absolutely brilliant, along with the Red Chameleon finish. The only downsides are that the body shape is hard for 'sit-down-practice/jamming' and the rear strap button is slightly dodgy, so I replaced and repositioned it. // 9

Sound: I generally play the vast range of Metal and Punk, and occasionally some other things, (I.e., Sixpence Non The Richer, Klaxons, etc.), and while the look and shape of the guitar isn't conventional, it does handle all quite well. I play through a Marshall AVT 100 Racing Green, with a Boss Metal Core, and a Overdrive/Distorion, and it absolutely sings when I'm playing metal, as the neck-thru really helps with resonance and sustain. When I'm playing anything else, the neck pickup has suprisingly good cleans. // 10

Action, Fit & Finish: When I got it, the nut was slightly loose, like I mentioned, the strap button is slightly off, and there was a tiny dent in the back, probably the last idiot Who tried it, but other than that the condition was perfct. All of it's miniature flaws were unnoticable, and I fixed most of them. // 10

Reliability & Durability: I have only played 3 gigs with this guitar to date, but from that, I can see it is really durable. I use strap locks, but I'm quite sure it doesn't need them. The pickups and bridge seem quite strong, and a few days ago, I dropped it, and the only thing was a small dent, which isn't exactly the finish coming off. I would definately use it at gigs without a backup, although my band's set requires 2 guitars for the tuning differences in the songs, however, it has become my mot used guitar(Half step down). I would definately recommend it to the gigging guitarist looking to make an impact. // 10

Impression: This is definately a great guitar, something that if stolen, I would instantly replace it, then Drive a chainsaw through whoever stole it. It is definately worth the money. It competes very well with my other guitars: an SG GT, a BC Rich NT Beast and a ESP Viper DLX. The only advantages are that it has 24 frets, not 22, a tremolo, and it's shape won't kill you. The thing I love most is that, it can handle literally any genre of music, despite looking out of place anywhere but metal. I compared it to another Ibanez model, but from what I can remember, it was just a flashy RG. There is a 7-string model which I would like, but it only comes in grey and doesn't have a tremolo. It is absolute brilliance and sits up there, in the leagues of the Les Paul and other holy greats. // 10

Comments

[Chad11491]

sweet jesus i've been GAS'ing over one of those, lol, congratulations on the guitar man, they look and sound incredible

[PureIronMaiden]

I read about them in the "Guitar World" magizene. I really want one.

[Hexagram]

ever since i have seen Muhammed Suicmez using one, i was instantly hooked as to it reliability and tone. Unfortunately, as much as i love the body shape, my style of playing would not always revolve around the "metalish" look it portrays, but don't put it past me picking one of these up

[TheBlessed Dead]

I've been looking at getting one of these and think I definately will once i have the cash. It seems like an outstanding guitar especially for the price.

[Shor-T Zero]

Jeez, I really want one of these...but I heard the Edge III tremelo is bad in some other reviews and on the boards here. So is it improved here? if it is, sweet. If not, I'll replace it. But hell, this is a bad ass guitar.

[blucoldchlisalt]

Absolutely Amazing guitar. I just bought it recently and it's waaay batter than I had imagined. It looks awesome but plays even better. The Dimarzios have great sound, the neck plays like butter and the actions is so low, that the strings are basically touching the frets, but there's no buzz. Very comfortable to sit and play with as well as stand. It's all around a great buy. I recommend it.

[ooder the cow]

i may purchase one of these, muhammed's endorsement was all that it needed to be sold to me. however if i do get 1 i will swap the edge III for a OFR, because apparantly they fit in the place of the edge perfectly, no altering needed, and the edge III reputation is less then pleasing.

[Paddles]

I'd have to give it a fair try as apparently Muhammed uses a custom model whereas these are production-line guitars, but as has been said his endorsement means a hell of a lot.

[Shinozoku]

ooder the cow wrote:

i may purchase one of these, muhammed's endorsement was all that it needed to be sold to me. however if i do get 1 i will swap the edge III for a OFR, because apparantly they fit in the place of the edge perfectly, no altering needed, and the edge III reputation is less then pleasing.

Actually, I hear that you can't put a Floyd in the place of an Ibanez trem. I would look into the matter more and probably get an Ibanez Edge Pro, the same trem on the Jem and JS guitars.

[JesusFreak37]

how much is the guitar?

[ExplorerFreak]

Shinozoku wrote:

ooder the cow wrote:

i may purchase one of these, muhammed's endorsement was all that it needed to be sold to me. however if i do get 1 i will swap the edge III for a OFR, because apparantly they fit in the place of the edge perfectly, no altering needed, and the edge III reputation is less then pleasing.


Actually, I hear that you can't put a Floyd in the place of an Ibanez trem. I would look into the matter more and probably get an Ibanez Edge Pro, the same trem on the Jem and JS guitars.

Wrong, the Edge III is a direct swap for an OFR. One Way Ticket (a member on the forums) did so.

[Dithindious]

Now if this tar had a ZR trem it would be perfect, would have made sense as well that or an edge pro seems more fiting for a guitar of this caliber!!

[clapton1969]

When I first saw it, I thought it looked a bit odd, but definitely nice. I was never sure how well it would play though, but now I know it sounds as good as it looks I'm gonna have to try one out for myself.

[Coil_Tapped]

i do really enjoy these. Ibanez really outdid themselves with this design. I'll take it over a DB MX or a Jackson Warrior anyday. If you want an X-shaped guitar, look for this one. Plus, it's easy on your ribs when you sit down for a very long time!

[DougC84]

if you don't like the edge iii, put in an edge ii pro in it. i just did routing for an edge ii in my rg350dx, and i'm quite happy with it. i don't like the ofr's for some reason, so i'd recommend finding an edge ii on ebay. it'll probably be cheaper anyway.

at least they aren't putting a lo-trs on it.

[SpeedCacophony]

oh man oh man that is one HOT GUITAR! anybosy agree?

[x Misanthropy x]

mm i have the red chameleon design...very nice guitar...pickups were pretty muddy at first..but i tweaked my boss gt8 to get a good sound out of it.
I noticed the reviewers didnt really mention the fact the guitar nose dives..which can be a pain,im going to get the strap buttons relocated.

[SenorBill]

Well that's kind of what I was getting at with the whole 'fitting oddly' deal.

[RollingFree]

DUDE THAT GUITAR IS SICK!!!

[Tubyboulin]

I am Getting this guitar soon and does that guitar actually do calssic/Hard Rock(AC/DC, Motley Crue, Sabbath) any good? or is it just really really muddy and hurts your ears lol?

[Mahoru]

Not muddy at all. Simply, a total in-your-face metal guitar.
When correctly set up, the Edge III isn't that bad (nor very good, either). But the rest of features make it absolutely worth.
I'd like Ibanez to release a Japanese made model next year, with the Edge Pro and in Suede Black colour... then they'll have made the perfect metal guitar! lol

[deaththrashcore]

This guiar looks awesome and I've played it in the store. I pretty much fell in love with it. Plus, Muhammed has one. I'm really leaning towards getting one soon.

Is there a reason the price is as low as it is? I'd expect to pay a lot more for this kind of beast...

[ax1]

its made in indo

[ax1]

Is there a reason the price is as low as it is? I'd expect to pay a lot more for this kind of beast

the guitar is made in indo but there is a qc .so dont worry

[metal_666_man]

i was thinking of getting this for a while now and i think i will for sure

[Breed85]

Seems good value to me. If it had an Edge Pro it would be one nice axe

[metal_666_man]

did they discontinue this guitar?

[Heavy Jerk]

i may think that bunch of reviewers are sent here by ibanez/or ar ibanez freaks so ppl could think this model is actually good. I dont know...

[2mins2midnite]

im looking to get a new gutiar. My current guitar is a Jackson randy Rohods JR3, I play lots of metal with fast solos shall i get the Ibanez as featured above or the dean razorback V? please give suggestions

[awsomeguitarguy]

I want one, but 1st my parents probably wont like the look, and I dont like those locking tuners, they annoy me and make it long to tune the guitar!

[maxpearl]

this guitar is sick

[misfitsramones]

how much in canada?

[hifenx10]

misfitsramones wrote:

how much in canada?

Depends on where you get it, retail your prob looking at 800-1000$ CDN before tax, if you can find a place in the states that'll ship it you can get it for 500-700$ Cdn, but i think they'rd be duty on that depending on how you had it shipped

[metal_666_man]

hifenx10 wrote:

misfitsramones wrote:

how much in canada?

Depends on where you get it, retail your prob looking at 800-1000$ CDN before tax, if you can find a place in the states that'll ship it you can get it for 500-700$ Cdn, but i think they'rd be duty on that depending on how you had it shipped

well i found one on nextag.com for $700 in the states but since the candian dollar is on par with the american theres no difference really and this guitar is deadly

[synestershadows]

does a floyd rose pro fit on this guitar?

[BurningTheLives]

are edge pro tremolos bad? because thats like the only tremolo system Ibanez uses

[synestershadows]

i hear theyre crappy and made of bad metals that dont last very long.

[Phil oh yeaah!]

jees i hope the acton can go low enuff.
BurningTheLives, edges aren't bad at all, they are realy stable so ya don't have to keep retuning the thing and they are pretty solid. So ya shud be ok>

[Phil oh yeaah!]

Jees i hope the action goes low enuff. and the edge bridges proper quality and really secure!

[vitax]

woooow sweet guitar!!!!! looks like a Dean model!!!!! Guess its perfect for headbanging ppl...

[Metallicachris]

Just bought one myself today I love it! Been playing in 9hrs already :P Love the pick-ups, its truely an incredible guitar. Looking forward to show it to my gig-mates...

[Metalic Demon]

friend jus got one, got it is imense - pitty he cant play (yep he spend hundreds of £££ on one of these and he cany play)

[Jayma666]

Welllll i own this guitar for bout 6 months and its pretttyyy damn sweeettt the pickups ARE SICK AS they get tonnes of distortion much better clarity and not definition than my mates EMG 81-89 combo in his guitar my guitar smokes his thru his GT-8 and as for the trem its Fairly Great but and OFR would be ****in sweet ay

[rifftnstrings]

Sexiest guitar EVER!!!SGHJK!!!!!LKN1!!!!!

[Under_Score247]

this is the guitar.
that makes you say
wow
just from the first second
you put your eyes on it

[rzemon]

This guitar kicks ass. I only wish there was a version with a tune-o-matic bridge.

[sebwillis1]

i don't know if i got a bad one or not but the egde III trem was horrendous, one divebomb and every single string went flat. i even went out and bought an SG a few weeks after i bought that cos it was pretty much unplayable =\.

[GuitarPlayer716]

Looks good as far as Ibanez is concerned, which I suppose isn't saying much...I'm sticking with my ESP.

[MorbidVirus]

the reviews iv found on these arent really optimistic, im sure as hell getting one of these someday, they look amazing

[emagdnimasisiht]

Damn, that guitar's sexy as ****!

[albinokrikit]

GuitarPlayer716...r u suggesting ibanezes (or is the plural ibani?) suck?

[filthylittleboy]

lol, probably... another ignorant kid who's only played the ibanez entry level guitars... obviously ESP is sweet, but Ibanez guitars are amazing!

[Infamou$17]

2mins2midnite wrote:

im looking to get a new gutiar. My current guitar is a Jackson randy Rohods JR3, I play lots of metal with fast solos shall i get the Ibanez as featured above or the dean razorback V? please give suggestions

You shall get the Xiphos because the Razorbacks are overrated slightly because of Dimebag. I really like Dime but I wouldn't own a Razorback. Plus if looks could kill the Xiphos would have slaughtered a good chunk of the world's population by now

[albinokrikit]

filthylittleboy wrote:

lol, probably... another ignorant kid who's only played the ibanez entry level guitars... obviously ESP is sweet, but Ibanez guitars are amazing!

exactly what i was thinking lol

[BassGuitarGod]

Muhammad plays a production model Xiphos, he is the one Ibanez made this guitar for, its not a signature but he had every last decision in making it

[metalblaster]

if it was a blot on neck and if it had a late model floyd rose id get for sure.

[Kamelot_Fan]

Thats very nice looking guitar

[MetalliKH-602]

A friend of mine has one of these. It's ok, but i still think my KH-602 is better

[x Misanthropy x]

Great guitar, only downfall is the floyd.

[Clancy 13]

best goddam guitar i have ever played for fast death metal

[General Fox]

I have one, and the trem is tempermental, but that's only because I messed with it after I had it professionally set up. There was nothing wrong with it before that. Plays like a dream, weighs little, sounds massive.

[rexshredder]

I'm probs getting this in two months can't wait :P