Ibanez - Possible new 8 String Xiphos

[aslsmm]

yeah but all in all the 7 string xiphos modle is a bad ass guitar for the flashy david bowie space age metal player. i love the chamelion finish also.

 

[Rick]

Interesting. Last time I asked Dino about it, he said no sig was in the works. Maybe he was lying.

 

[Bloody_Inferno]

An 8 string Xiphos would be cool and interesting. Though I'd imagine it'd be a tad unwieldy for my short girlish figure.

I'm down with it.

 

[simonXsludge]

Any pics?

nah, sorry. musikmesse started today, so photos should be around pretty damn soon.

 

[Themadcow]

I seriously doubt an 8 string Xiphos. Mad shaped guitars and 8 strings are both pretty niche instruments, I just don't see it selling well enough. That, and the other xiphos models had neck dive issues so I doubt a 8 string would be any better.

I am in the planning stages of building an 8 string Xiphos. I actually have never picked one up, I just think they look awesome. You say neck dive is a big issue? I may have to take that into account.

 

[AChRush1349]

If they had a prestige Xiphos I would shit. Just sayin'...

 

[Themadcow]

Did a quick mockup of a 27" scale Xiphos. I increased the size equally by a 1/4" in each direction, not a lot of real estate left for the bridge, and I'm not to sure about how comfortable it would be.

This will be my next build for sure, got some wood lying around that would be perfect for a neck through.

 

[ixlramp]

It would be good to see a modern ergonomic x shape ... a Xiphos type shape with a long top horn for balance, it would be a true x shape too, not a Yiphos

 

[Danxile]

YESSSSSS! i had to sell my 6 string xiphos to get an 8 string and have always wanted an 8 string version. SUPER EXCITED for this.

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

I really dig the Xiphos, super comfy shape too. If they did an 8 string version I might be obligated to buy it.

 

[Seventary]

8 string XXXiphos ??? Hell yeah !! I'm pretty sure Ibanez knows about the neckdive issue and will have that sorted out.

 

[JaeSwift]

Hope they make it a ''Premium'' range guitar then, to fill the quality gap between the RGA 8 and 2228.

 

[Guamskyy]

Maybe they should make a lefty RGA8.... Oh wait that's totally out of the question

 

[simonXsludge]

Hope they make it a ''Premium'' range guitar then, to fill the quality gap between the RGA 8 and 2228.

a premium range 8-string would be a great idea.

 

[vampiregenocide]

Can I just ask, wheres the actual source that says a Xiphos 8 is getting made?

 

[simonXsludge]

Can I just ask, wheres the actual source that says a Xiphos 8 is getting made?

nowhere, it's just a rumor.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

It's not going to happen, anytime soon at least.

Nice rumor though.

 

[caskettheclown]

It's not going to happen, anytime soon at least.

Nice rumor though.

Can't we be in denial for a few more minutes!?

 

[Kamikaze7]

I'm wondering if an 8-string Xiphos was a big reason behind DiMarzio designing an 8-string D-Activator...

Good call.

That is a very good thought...but also they've known that their customers have been demanding them for a while as well and to compete with EMG. But the more I think about the more it makes sense.

Yes, one would think that Ibanez out of anybody would do an 8-string with these new DA-8's, or maybe by slim chance that they re-do the RGA-8 or the RG2228 with these new DA-8's as an optional model like they do with the RG1527 now... Just a thought, and keeping fingers crossed for this if it does happen... And since both the 6 & 7-string versions have the DA's from the factory, the 8-string would definitely follow suit. Would be nice to see someone make a guitar with these new pickups from the facto...

You do realize what company you're talking about, right?

About Ibanez itself and their junk pickups, so true!!!

ill shit a colonial brick house if they come out with one

Your not the only one!!!

Did a quick mockup of a 27" scale Xiphos. I increased the size equally by a 1/4" in each direction, not a lot of real estate left for the bridge, and I'm not to sure about how comfortable it would be.

This will be my next build for sure, got some wood lying around that would be perfect for a neck through.

WOW!!! Now just a few quick questions regarding this project... As for the bridge, I'm guessing you'd use the Hipshot 8-string brdige??? It'd be ideal to keep it a fixed bridge like it's counterparts for increased tone and sustain... And as a second thought, trying to fit a tremolo system in there will eat up a LOT more room than the Hipshot would... In looking at the pic, the Hipshot would fit nicely, and still leave you plenty of room for everything else.

As for the issue of comfort, I'd say don't make it super-thick and it shouldn't be to bad. Even with a flat body top or with the beveled edges like the actual Xiphos, it'd still be a really sick piece once it's done...

I'd like to see how this project turns out for sure, as well as what Ibanez has planned for the above mentioned Xiphis 8... There needs to be something that breaks up the RGA 8 & RG2228...

 

[darren]

Ibanez guitars | MUSIKMESSE 2011

No mention of any new sevens or eights, though they do have a 7-string Falchion on display.