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I'm gonna have to say go with the K7. I have Evo7s in the bridge of both my Uvs and love the tone, but I wouldn't go modding a mint green dot.
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MaKo´s Tethan
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I have wait for that for years man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
please do it, and post good pics.
Damn. Thought I posted in this thread way this morning but I guess not.
I'd definitely rank the K7 as a better sounding guitar over the UV. The UV looked too gaudy for me unlike the old ones.
I know a guy who had a K7 with a UV neck - best of both worlds according to him
I'd definitely rank the K7 as a better sounding guitar over the UV. The UV looked too gaudy for me unlike the old ones.
I know a guy who had a K7 with a UV neck - best of both worlds according to him
MaKo´s Tethan
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Wow, I'm amazed at all the K7 votes. I thought it was an okay guitar, but the old UV's I've played just 
'd all over most production 7's I've tried, including the K7. Not even a close comparison, IMHO - UV the whole way (as long as it's an old one)
'd all over most production 7's I've tried, including the K7. Not even a close comparison, IMHO - UV the whole way (as long as it's an old one)
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If you can get an old UV, do it. Seriously playable, and I would swap pickups in it, mint or not, if you want a different sound. Your guitar, do with it what you want. Having said that, i really quite like the blazes.
As far as a new UV is concerned, i had one, sold it, really wasn't that impressed at all to be honest, was ok, but just not as good as the old ones.
So I'd probably have to old uv>k7>new uv as order of what I'd be looking at getting.
Unless you can find a 2027/2127, they are very cool too, and I'd take them above the k7
As far as a new UV is concerned, i had one, sold it, really wasn't that impressed at all to be honest, was ok, but just not as good as the old ones.
So I'd probably have to old uv>k7>new uv as order of what I'd be looking at getting.
Unless you can find a 2027/2127, they are very cool too, and I'd take them above the k7
Louis Cypher
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Fcuk the credit crunch!! Take the cash advance off a credit card and get both!!!!! 
I would say def gotta be the old UV, the green dot one is proper lovely, used to have one, loved it, sold it, should have sold a kidney.... plus the black n green is so cool looking in the flesh.... anyway your a lucky bar steward for having the chance to get either mate! So its Win Win either way!!
I would say def gotta be the old UV, the green dot one is proper lovely, used to have one, loved it, sold it, should have sold a kidney.... plus the black n green is so cool looking in the flesh.... anyway your a lucky bar steward for having the chance to get either mate! So its Win Win either way!!
Damn. Thought I posted in this thread way this morning but I guess not.
I'd definitely rank the K7 as a better sounding guitar over the UV. The UV looked too gaudy for me unlike the old ones.
I know a guy who had a K7 with a UV neck - best of both worlds according to him
DAMN!
thats brilliant!
Btw, I plan to change the pickguard of a UV777 (if I get one - for $1000!) from the mirror to black - wot a mod!!
I think Im leaning towards a K7 more as of now... its just the MAHOGANY! .. Iv played on mahogany and alder guitars before extensively and theres no comparison!
Btw, Hows an RC7x in comparison ... far away or mayb close?
Fcuk the credit crunch!! Take the cash advance off a credit card and get both!!!!!
I would say def gotta be the old UV, the green dot one is proper lovely, used to have one, loved it, sold it, should have sold a kidney.... plus the black n green is so cool looking in the flesh.... anyway your a lucky bar steward for having the chance to get either mate! So its Win Win either way!!
DAMN! .. selling a kidney is a gud idead tho...!
Cash is the only thing keepin me from buying the OLD UV!
7 dying trees got the UV7 > K7 > UV777 Spot On!!
iondestroyer1527
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UV...
heineken_fretwalker
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Yeah you can generally find a used 2027 for about the same price, and I would go that route. Best Ibanez I've ever played.
MarineWeston
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I suppose I need to bring this thread up again. Sorry guys, I am still searching. I would love to buy another high end customish 7(BR.Jr. KxK), but I want something more sustainable. I have not toured for quite a while, but I plan to in the next year. I would hate to pack a mixed breed. I LOVE the new J Custom RG8527 BX, but I have been reading on Jem*ite that Ibanez has started to tighten their grip on the US brokers.
I have played several UV777s and I really liked them. With my monthly buy $500 get a free $500 mailer, I can get a few for like 1,700USD.
This is an excellent axe, correct? I would have other Dimarzios and mods, but still it seems like a hell of a guitar for a reasonable price.
Are these Japanese made?
IMO this is one of the most sustainable guitars made. Vai is a God and his guitars will live forever.
My only reserve: Why in the heck is he not using the Universe in shows aside from his mandatory Ibanez promo?
What should I do?
I have played several UV777s and I really liked them. With my monthly buy $500 get a free $500 mailer, I can get a few for like 1,700USD.
This is an excellent axe, correct? I would have other Dimarzios and mods, but still it seems like a hell of a guitar for a reasonable price.
Are these Japanese made?
IMO this is one of the most sustainable guitars made. Vai is a God and his guitars will live forever.
My only reserve: Why in the heck is he not using the Universe in shows aside from his mandatory Ibanez promo?
What should I do?
MarineWeston
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To add on: I like more beef to my necks, like a Caparison. Is this the difference between the older and new UVs? If anyone can post a pic of the difference, it would be very much appreciated. What year makes it an "old" UV? The ones that I have played were 2005+.
Is there a certain magical year I should be looking for?
Is there a certain magical year I should be looking for?
Not sure what this has to do with the UV777 vs. K7 debate. 
Firstly, all Ibanez Universe guitars are made in Japan, also have been. An "older" UV would be those from 90' to 97', they feature the original one-piece block heel neck, which is typically thinner than the later UV necks. The 2005+ models you have played have been the modern, and current UV.
As for Steve not using UV's live, he's not a predominantly 7-string player anymore, hasn't been for a LONG time. Besides, the JEM's were his first true signature guitar.
For all other info concerning UV's, see the vast amount of UV info over at Jemsite. They breakdown the different models, their specs, and features.
Firstly, all Ibanez Universe guitars are made in Japan, also have been. An "older" UV would be those from 90' to 97', they feature the original one-piece block heel neck, which is typically thinner than the later UV necks. The 2005+ models you have played have been the modern, and current UV.
As for Steve not using UV's live, he's not a predominantly 7-string player anymore, hasn't been for a LONG time. Besides, the JEM's were his first true signature guitar.
For all other info concerning UV's, see the vast amount of UV info over at Jemsite. They breakdown the different models, their specs, and features.
MarineWeston
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I'm truly sorry for clogging you extremely important thread dude. I love Korn too. They can make 2 djents sound like the rest of the whole record- out of this world talent. Only AD/DC comes close to to that musicianship.
I thought it would be more respectful to the admin and members to add to an existing thread instead of starting a new one. Obviously you have no such regard.
May I ask your advanced wizardry to suggest a more suitable thread for my remark sir?
I thought it would be more respectful to the admin and members to add to an existing thread instead of starting a new one. Obviously you have no such regard.
May I ask your advanced wizardry to suggest a more suitable thread for my remark sir?
Listen buddy, calm down. Did you even read past the first sentence in my post?
I was just curious in which way you were comparing these two guitars in your post. I assumed that was also what you meant when asking about the UV. I'm only trying to help, but apparently that was lost on you.
Go back to Harmony Central, they tend not to care if you're a jerk. I guess that's what I get for helping to answer some of your question. I'll try not to do that next time.
MetalGravy
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Is the neck joint/profile the only difference between old and new? What about build quality, bridge, etc?
Between the UV's for the most part yes, though it depends on what years you're comparing exactly. The early UV7's had slightly different middle pickup with slug pole pieces opposed to hex ones, but that's not really a big deal.
Also, from 04' to 09', the UV777PBK's had the Edge Pro trem, and not the Lo-Pro.
Also, I've noticed that the frets on the newer ones, think early 00's and later, seem to be taller. Not by much, but there is a difference.
Quality is a bit of a toss up. While, I think the older ones were a bit better built, they're now about 20 years old, so take that into consideration. An old UV7 will only be as good as how it was cared for the last couple decades.
MetalGravy
Making a meat suit
I see. I was thinking that the Lo-Pro had gone the way of 7620, but jemsite (http://www.jemsite.com/articles-menu/universe-specs-7-string-guitars-/) says that it's used on all of them. I guess technically that was true at one time 
. How is the Edge Pro? It's used on the Prestiges (except the 2010s) and J-Customs (non-piezo-equipped ones), right?
. How is the Edge Pro? It's used on the Prestiges (except the 2010s) and J-Customs (non-piezo-equipped ones), right?
I see. I was thinking that the Lo-Pro had gone the way of 7620, but jemsite (http://www.jemsite.com/articles-menu/universe-specs-7-string-guitars-/) says that it's used on all of them. I guess technically that was true at one time
Thanks to FR's patents running out, Ibanez can now start using the Lo-Pro Edge on it's signature 7's (at the request of the artists, I'm sure) again.
Of the 20 years the UV has been in production, only about 5 years of UV's got the Edge Pro.
As far as quality goes the Edge Pro is on par with the Lo-Pro, it just has quite different feel to it. It's even lower profile, with a flat baseplate. It also tends to have a stiffer feel. It's not any better or worse, just different. They're also both made by Gotoh in the same facility.
