NOS Mint RG7-1 VV

[Mark 7]

Well it just never ends. I know everyone's sick of this shit from me, but god damn it's been a fun few years of gear hoggedness (please Naren - don't flame me for saying "hoggedness" ).
I got this today from fellow gear hog Ron Canella in NJ (who has plenty of my former JC's and is a fucking smoking player) dead mint, hang tags, original case - not a mark on it. I will never cease to be amazed at how well Ibanez JC's play

Here's the big question - should you play these out? I do and sometimes wish I didn't (like my bruised CST ) but they are nice to play.
Universe next?

 

[Donnie]

That there is a damn nice looking guitar.

 

[JJ Rodriguez]

Here's the big question - should you play these out? I do and sometimes wish I didn't (like my bruised CST ) but they are nice to play.
Universe next?

Play it out. Unless you're a collector, a guitar isn't an investment. Beat the shit out of it, play it like you're never going to sell it, otherwise, what's the point?

 

[Rick]

Sweet looking axe. Congrats!

 

[MetalMike]

Play it out. Unless you're a collector, a guitar isn't an investment. Beat the shit out of it, play it like you're never going to sell it, otherwise, what's the point?

Nice guitar. Compared to your CST how similar are the finishes?

 

[Scott]

I love new guitars....Cant wait for my next one (And if things go well, it'll be quite the score)

But yeah, play that shit out man. I think the glass case is the worst thing to ever happen to the guitar.

 

[JJ Rodriguez]

I think the glass case is the worst thing to ever happen to the guitar.

ESPECIALLY really nice guitars like that. Don't you want to make everyone jealous and drool over your axe?

 

[Project2501]

I HATE YOU!!

 

[noodles]

I sure do loves me some cherry sunburst flame tops.

Dude, play the hell out of it. That's what it's for.

 

[Mark 7]

Nice guitar. Compared to your CST how similar are the finishes?

pretty close:

Will play both out Saturday then! I agree that they should be played, but will start keeping them cased if not strapped & played - it's sitting in a stand that caused the problems.

 

[steve777]

Beautiful! To say your collection is impressive is an understatement. By the way, how are you adjusting to your JP7, Mark?

 

[Mark 7]

Beautiful! To say your collection is impressive is an understatement. By the way, how are you adjusting to your JP7, Mark?

Um...

It's on EBay at the moment. It's nice - I'm glad I got one but it's just not for me. I'm hoping to turn it into a Universe.

 

[steve777]

Um...
It's on EBay at the moment. It's nice - I'm glad I got one but it's just not for me. I'm hoping to turn it into a Universe.

Ah, I see. Cool. I have no doubts that the Universe will make you a nice guitar.

 

[Shannon]

OF COURSE you play it out! Guitars are to be played, not collected.

 

[David]

I HATE YOU!!

 

[Mark 7]

OF COURSE you play it out! Guitars are to be played, not collected.

I do. I will. I promise.

I was curious what people thought.

Collecting is deemed false

 

[Regor]

I agree with the 'play it, don't sit on it' philosophy. But there's a difference between not playing out and collecting. My RG2127X doesn't get played out at all. As a matter of fact, the first time it's actually seen a 'show' was this year's block party we did, as I needed the piezos to do a cover of GnR's "I used to love her". But that doesn't mean I don't play the guitar. It's just not a guitar I want to take on stage at all. I'd like to keep it safe.

 

[LEWY7777777]

Nice guitar. I wouldn't mind playing it. its got stage looks.
I like to think I treat every guitar the same, gorgeous or not.

 

[Mr. S]

now those are sweet! why dosent ibanez still do thise eh? (not gunna let this go until ibanez starts making intresting non sig. 7s again )

id certainly love to own either of those, but by the time im in a position these are gunna be sparse at best oh well, enjoy those beasts, theyre certanly the most classy looking ibby 7s

 

[Mykie]

I HATE YOU!!