Help picking a pointy 7 string

[Wingchunwarrior]

So my bro wants a seven string but unfortunately unlike me he won't have anything but a spiky pointy one.

He is very interested in the razorback, Is this a good guitar? I mean Dean gets a lot of hate which I completely understand(i.e graphics of a guitarists face on a sig guitar and all that) but is the razorback an exception like the rc7?

What other 7s would you recommend, he's willing to pay about £1000 for it.

Cheers

 

[jaretthale78]

xiphos 707

 

[Bekanor]

Marc Rizzo Stealth 7.

 

[jymellis]

dean lol, forget that piece of firewood and get a xiphos

 

[avenger]

I like the razorback style wise but I think a Xiphos 7 would be killer.

 

[splinter8451]

+1 for the Xiphos.

It comes with Dimarzio D-activators and the neck is awesome. It would be an awesome first 7.

 

[jymellis]

I like the razorback style wise but I think a Xiphos 7 would be killer.

the style is cool but the craftsmanship and playability are for poo

a member actually has a xiphos 7 for sale


http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/guitars-for-sale-trade-wanted/127949-ibanez-xpt707fx-xiphos.html

 

[blister7321]

ltd hex 7

 

[Wingchunwarrior]

He doesn't know a lot about guitars and so I've had to show him a few pointy guitars and I've already shown him the xiphos and the stealth and he says its not his cup of tea.

 

[jymellis]

well if he dont know anything by all means let him get the dean, but remember this. friends dont let friends play shite.

 

[thefpb2]

the style is cool but the craftsmanship and playability are for poo

a member actually has a xiphos 7 for sale


http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/guitars-for-sale-trade-wanted/127949-ibanez-xpt707fx-xiphos.html

False, i have one, and with a proper set up it plays wonderfully. I'd recommend it

 

[Sofos]

Probably an Agile, the hornet is pointy as fuck lol and you could mod that thing out like crazy after it arrives with the cash left over. new pups, OFR, etc.

 

[ittoa666]

Marc Rizzo Stealth 7.

+1

 

[Wingchunwarrior]

well if he dont know anything by all means let him get the dean, but remember this. friends dont let friends play shite.

He's not just a friend he's my brother. Would you let a family member play a Dean? Is it something you could let yourself do to your brother! Your own brother! No what am I doing No brother NO don't get the dean get the ibby!

 

[All_¥our_Bass]

Friends don't let friends play (most) deans.

 

[phantaz]

I've owned a Razorback 7 and a Xiphos 7. The playability and craftsmanship of the Dean was far superior to the Ibanez.

 

[splinter8451]

False, i have one, and with a proper set up it plays wonderfully. I'd recommend it

He was talking about the Dean jymellis is prob one of the biggest Ibanez fans on this forum.

I can't believe this kid likes the Razorback shape over the Xiphos . To me the Razorback is the prime example of a guitar trying way to hard to be metal and failing. But people are entitled to their opinions.

Maybe you should try and find a Xiphos for him to play alongside a Dean and let him pick. Or any Ibanez and Dean so he can get a feel for the different brands.

 

[Wingchunwarrior]

He was talking about the Dean jymellis is prob one of the biggest Ibanez fans on this forum.

I can't believe this kid likes the Razorback shape over the Xiphos . To me the Razorback is the prime example of a guitar trying way to hard to be metal and failing. But people are entitled to their opinions.

Maybe you should try and find a Xiphos for him to play alongside a Dean and let him pick. Or any Ibanez and Dean so he can get a feel for the different brands.

Your not going to believe this but he's not my younger brother he's my brother thats 29 years old, and some how he doesn't know a lot about guitars even though he's been playing for about 10-12 years(and I've been playing for 1 year).

I think he has his mind set on the razorback but what about warlock 7s? Are there any that are worth buying, the warlock is one of his favourite shapes but I've heard that the older ones are not great quality? Is this true?

 

[Hemi-Powered Drone]

Your not going to believe this but he's not my younger brother he's my brother thats 29 years old, and some how he doesn't know a lot about guitars even though he's been playing for about 10-12 years(and I've been playing for 1 year).

I think he has his mind set on the razorback but what about warlock 7s? Are there any that are worth buying, the warlock is one of his favourite shapes but I've heard that the older ones are not great quality? Is this true?

I haven't played it, but the Kerry King Warlock 7 is supposed to be amazing. I think someone posted an NGD about one on this forum not too long ago...

 

[powergroover]

my vote goes to xiphos and ltd hex