Ibanez Xiphos XPT700 - Clean & Restring | Axe From The Grave

[@ScienceofLoud]

This colour-changing Ibanez Xiphos is receiving a restring, taking it from 9 gauge E standard to 13 gauge B standard. Observe the process of cleaning the guitar, blocking the trem, and setting up this pointy metal monster. Products used in this video: D'Addario NYXL13 Strings - www.thomann.de/gb/daddario_nyxl1356w.htm?offid=1&affid=367 D'Addario String Winder - www.thomann.de/gb/planet_waves_pro_winder.htm?offid=1&affid=367 Ross' Rock Shop Fretboard Food - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274705578043?hash=item3ff5ba783b:g:SfQAAOSwarFgP6bT Peterson Strobe Tuner - www.thomann.de/gb/peterson_strobostomp_hd.htm?offid=1&affid=367 Crimson Fret Leveler - www.crimsonguitars.com/collections/fretting/products/fret-leveling-file?ref=csguitars Crimson Fret End File - www.crimsonguitars.com/collections/fretting/products/fret-finishing-file?ref=csguitars Micromesh Polishing Pads - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334238666431?hash=item4dd22d4ebf:g:sg4AAOSwx4BdkdvH More details on how CSGuitars implements product promotion - www.csguitars.co.uk/disclosure #ibanez #xiphos #axefromthegrave More from CSGuitars: Gain access to exclusive content at: www.patreon.com/csguitars Join CSGuitars Discord - discord.gg/csguitars Buy CSGuitars Merchandise - www.csguitars.co.uk/store Website - www.csguitars.co.uk Contact - [e-mail] ____________________________________________________________________ *Description contains affiliate links. Purchasing using one of these links will generate a small commission for CSGuitars at no additional cost to you.* Affiliate Links: Thomann - www.thomann.de/gb/index.html?offid=1&affid=367 Sweetwater - imp.i114863.net/2mGGg Reverb - reverb.grsm.io/csguitars Crimson Luthiery Tools - www.crimsonguitars.com/?ref=csguitars + Discount Code 'CSGUITARS5' for 5% OFF Gthic Jewelry - gthic.com/?aff=230 + Discount Code 'colin20' for 20% OFF Title graphics and logo by: www.studiosmithdesign.co.uk/ Join the discussion at: Facebook - facebook.com/csguitars Instagram - instagram.com/csguitars/ Discord - discord.gg/csguitars

[@BaldPerspective]

Nice.

[@thought1212]

ive wanted one for ages and a jackson warrior. just cool metal shapes.

[@555rgne]

I was today years old when I learned that you can turn the strings „upside down“ when restringing a floyd (instead of clipping off the end). Mind blown

[@carpediemarts705]

That was yesterday and I still don't understand. Could you explain tomorrow?

[@stephendevine4840]

@@carpediemarts705 I think 555rgne is referring to the fact that the 'ball end' of the strings go through the tuners on the headstock rather than attach to the bridge (like on every guitar I've ever owned). I thought that was interesting too.

[@carpediemarts705]

@@stephendevine4840 oh, you need some reverb. So accurate but so dry.

[@stephendevine4840]

@@carpediemarts705 I channel Joe Friday for my descriptions ;)

[@yunesbb]

that brings me back to 2007, I was 17 and this beast was just announced by Muhammed Suiçmez on KZbin. I dreamt about buying one for months, but I couldn't afford it back then. thanks for bringing up memories from simpler times ❤

[@curlylarrymoe]

My wife bought me one when they first came out. We have been married 28+ years. It's still probably one of my favorite guitars!

[@andygn5155]

I Have My Xiphos since 2009, and still is my favorite guitar, have mine tuned to Drop C Loved the video.

[@JaMeshuggah]

Bodom enjoyer?

[@andygn5155]

@@JaMeshuggah absolutely, RIP Wildchild 🤘🏻

[@danielwalker6230]

Does it support drop B as well ?

[@michaelwallace1189]

I've always wanted one of these. I was in the market for one when my wife talked me into an ESP. Great guitar, but not what I wanted. I still want one, but now that I can build guitars from scratch, you would think I'd go ahead and build one. I don't know why, it just doesn't seem like the right thing to build. I guess being an Ibanez fan I want it from them.

[@BaldPerspective]

Build that thang, homie!! I've seen a couple ppl on Reverb & one on eBay that build this body shape, but you won't be buying from Ibanez if you take that route.

[@evodiogomezrodriguez8263]

Is a great guitar man, you should find one ...

[@randymiles904]

That's how I felt about dean ml's. They're my favorite guitar. I own 5 deans, but now that Ive built my own, I doubt I'll go back to buying. Well, unless I find a really good deal😆

[@jarradbennett2286]

I have a chameleon blue one changes from blue to green to even purple at times and never bring your wife guitar shopping esp's are but seriously when it comes to your guitars fuck everyone else's opinion back yaself

[@xamislimelight8965]

I have a similar feeling with the Iceman lol

[@irrsinnrainer]

The colour-changing Xiphos is one of the best looking guitars Ibanez has ever done. Really like the shape and especially the colour(s)!

[@jakecouge8509]

Axe From The Grave has got to be the best series on this channel and that's saying a lot because every series on this channel is extremely well made and produced.

[@SilverPaladin]

I bought one, it was a case queen! They guy bought it, played it a few times, and then it sat in his closet for years. It is friggen mint!

[@PooNinja]

Congratulations mang 🤘🏽

[@DrMurdercock]

Can I buy it? Or trade for it?

[@SilverPaladin]

@DrMurdercock not for sale. I looked for so long to get one I would probably never get one this good ever again so I am going to hang on to it while I can!

[@DrMurdercock]

@@SilverPaladin I get it

[@shadoraeveon9312]

You my friend are a gem to the guitar/recording community! Been watching since I started playing 7 years ago and I swear nobody else takes the time to truly think about what their viewers want, and it definitely shows. Never stop making videos you absolute legend!

[@scoosh14]

That xiphos is a work of art. I'm so glad you've held onto it all these years. Shines up lovely man. She's a beautiful shred machine.

[@kryptonicloser]

My favorite series on KZbin

[@nwojdak]

A nice relaxing video watching a sick axe come back to life. Can't wait for another!

[@Robnrollmusic]

more of this please! pretty entertaining to watch

[@beaarthurmiller]

Patreon squad!

[@hazrod13]

Squad !

[@_Ahnt]

SKWOD

[@eolasmfg]

SQURRRRRRRRD

[@bf0307]

That guitar looks sick!

[@AlbertEisbaer]

When I saw that piece of foam going in, I got my hopes up for the word making an appearance in Scottish audio - was not disappointed 😁

[@DEZZA12]

My favorite videos of yours , amazing

[@soconn14]

I wish that finish translated to the camera. I bet it's stunning in person.

[@PippPriss]

It is. I loved this guitars finish, but unfortunately Ibanez necks are not my type of deal.

[@tyler_bt3326]

It is, I still have one and it’s easily my favourite looking guitar in my collection

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

I've been looking for a blue chameleon finished version of this for a couple of years, truly my bucket list guitar. I'm still furious at myself for not having bought one when they were first released.

[@feliperojas-doomride]

I love the xiphos, it has so much personality. It also has a very recognizable tone, amazing pickups. I had to sell mine about 4 years ago, and now I can't find anyone that's selling it

[@tyler_bt3326]

Still got my colour changing xiphos, same colour but I’ve done a few bits to it. Dimebucker in the bridge position and I got an original edge trem fitted. Still one of my nicest sounding and playing guitars

[@paradisepythons4054]

I did a clean up and some maintenance on my Xiphos last week., I taped up my fretboard to polish the frets. Next time I'm going to get a template thingy.

[@gdonaldson26]

Where was the 'post credit' comment!?! 🤔I was sat here with unfulfilled expectation, like my wife when I try to show her this cool new technique I just learned... 😛 Seriously though, A nice wee video with useful tips on the process (good for when I eventually get round to cleaning/restringing my guitar!). Really like that colour!

[@crackedspyglass]

Love those funky shapes

[@curlylarrymoe]

I have one of those exactly like that! It's one of my favorite guitars!

[@panosthemaster]

Fun fact. The word "xiphos" is called " ξίφος" in Greek and it means "sword". The correct accent is ,you call "x" normally,not as a "z" and the "i" as "ee". So in Greek is "Xeephos" (x pronounced as x). And Colin,nice work on your videos! :)

[@mihneazoican2479]

Thanks man! I knew what it meant but I never bothered to pronounce it properly.. xiphos it is then. Way easier for a Romanian to say it properly anyway

[@kianhaynes23]

so like 'kseephos'?

[@mihneazoican2479]

@@kianhaynes23 Imagine “Kings X”. It’s like “EKS”. Take off the “e” and keep the “ks”. kseephos

[@donalddavid8199]

Can it used for chopping wood?

[@keithghostman2566]

Love your vids bro!

[@teldorinst4tic20]

I hate that you found another guitar I need... Look at that thing! 😍😍😍

[@DodgyChris2012]

I approve, have this exact model, jealous yours isn't too beat up on the horns.

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

I need to change out the strings on my Ibby, too. But since that's got to go along with installing the new pickups, I've been putting it off for ages.

[@itsgmani]

i just got one of these and its so fun to play

[@MastaVo]

Awesome looking guitar, I'm a sucker for an eye catching finish.

[@lightninginmyhands4878]

Oh I was hoping you’d do a video where you would continue to use the trem

[@matcarpes]

This guitar is gorgeous! I almost got an used one a couple of years ago

[@PeterMoore350]

I must have missed this one. 9s?? Im assuming 9 to 46 ? Although my very rare Sun Dew Gold Ibanez Pia (not for sale, yet) has 9 to 42 from factory currently with Ernie Ball Slinkys 9-42. Great strings. I used to only use D’Darrios but no longer. Playing a fave Solar right now with 9-46 Slinkys that i last changed over a year ago. Currently not working so I can’t afford new strings so longevity has proven to me at least that yeah glad i switched to Ernie Ball Slinkys. Let’s hope 2024 is a more prosperous year for us Cheers from NZ 😎🎸🤘

[@EXHUMEnCONSUME]

DUDE, the past few weeks I've been thinking about setting up a guitar for B Standard, SO I CAN ALSO PLAY AT THE GATES!

[@HurtboxTV]

Oh hey, I own this exact guitar as well lol it's a super cool Axe. got mine in C standard.

[@9372duffy]

Great job!

[@TheAllAroundMan]

Yooo I remember seeing this in the 2008 Ibanez Catalogue when I was starting out practising

[@saadshah7857]

My restring and clean up process is pretty similar. Except I don't wind the tuning pegs much, just thread the string through with the ball end at the headstock.

[@peterhicks6328]

I saw your video on p bass pickups. I was wondering if there is a non bass version of p bass pickups. if there isn't could something like that be done. perhaps you could take it on as a challenge.

[@ikestoddard2458]

Colin, this was an excellent video. The videography has gotten to be next level. Have you considered showing your tools, especially the Crimson ones, so dummies like me can see what to get?

[@ScienceofLoud]

Links to the tools used are in the video description

[@ikestoddard2458]

@@ScienceofLoud do you have a video about how to use them? Or do I go to Crimson for that?

[@Wh33lsofFortune]

I play a Jackson dinky Dk3QM in B standard. I've upgraded all the bolts and saddle inserts to titanium. Replace the nut with a german-made one and got heavier duty springs. I found the mammoth slinkys to be absolutely perfect for this tuning. Would really like to see you try them and maybe make a video about them? Cheers sir 🤘

[@ribbitism]

i can tell youre ready for some slipknot riffs to be learnt 👍 curious, whats your draw to NYXLs? i like them but the past year ive gone back to ernie ball slinkys, I found no benefit from 'longer string life', i'd wear them out and break a string eventually just like EB's but the NYXLs are 'stiffer'.. harder to bend on the small 3. personally with NYXL being 2.5x the cost i just couldn't justify sticking with them.

[@ScienceofLoud]

I've never had a standard set of Ernie Balls that last more than an hour - their Paradigm sets are much better, but ultimately we couldn't reach an agreement that worked for both of us in terms of sponsorship. D'Addario are as good as anything else I've tried and I have a very beneficial arrangement with them to get strings, and many other products in their catalogue, whenever I need. Plus their 13 gauge strings have a wound 3rd and that's all anyone need care about.

[@ribbitism]

@@ScienceofLoud fair play, I'd for sure use them still too if I had sponsorship 🤣 but dang son, an hour for Ernie balls!? That's crazy.. I can get 100+ hours before a string break, you must play rediculously hard compared to me haha. Cheers for the reply 🤟

[@davidmurray9193]

Have you done a vid on doing full intonation with out a trem tool? I have different trem systems from Floyd to gohtoh and cannot justify buying all the trem tools to do this. Also if I change a guitar strings say from 10 to 13 on a Les Paul style guitar does the neck need to be adjusted or am I better off sticking with the 10s 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mark6302]

I love ibanez instruments

[@evanstutzman7361]

I love this

[@yusufhendriantoalidrus1043]

Greetings from Indonesia!! First of all, sorry for my bad English, but I hope that my question is answered in TATA or direct answer. The question is: how to enlarge the headroom of the bass guitar direct sound, by not using amp head but using pedal instead ? Are there any pedals that can do it ? Thank you very much!!!

[@necroticpoison]

Satisfying to watch, esp. on 2x

[@raccoonman4581]

Pretty sure this an an older model as now u can only get the guitar in black and the fretboard has no markers. The body isnt mahogany anymore either but thats for the best. Atleast that what it says on the website. Imo I think the fret markers and all the og colors look great with this guitar. I want one so bad but all the models I find don't look as good as the old ones which I don't want cuz they are used at this point. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'd love to find one brand new with fret markers and a dif color. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong sites lmk.

[@kariarabellalassauniere402]

I have a video I need to see! Please!! I want an amp without the hassle of a massive big box. Can I use an ehxtortion pedal as an amp and output to earphones? How would I set up pedals with it, if that possible? Or does it have to go to cab? Can you make a vid on setting up alternatives to amps with cabs?

[@BaldPerspective]

It sounds better in this tuning--or maybe you were using a different amp from last time. I usually hate the stock pickups in these things & definitely am digging this more.

[@Ayyem93]

Does the old "chapstick on the posts" REALLY help Floyd type bridge's tuning stability?

[@Ayyem93]

My guitar has a Jackson jt580lp floyd and it's mostly good but before replacing it I figured I'd try everything I can to help it stay in tune first

[@ScienceofLoud]

Less friction can only be a good thing for pivot points. Less friction, less wear, less change of variance when returning to the zero point.

[@Ayyem93]

@@ScienceofLoud I asked because I've heard one of two things, that it really helps and that it doesn't help at all and actually can cause the bridge to stick in "non zero" positions Being on forums I figured I'd ask someone trustworthy because any advice of yours I've followed has always done me well

[@funnyperson4027]

Saw this once at a shop and I still am kicking myself for not getting it

[@nathansguitars328]

I had the chance to get one of these in a trade a few months ago but passed on it. I never fell in love with an Ibanez and had some really bad QC issues with them 'lately'. Some others have told me I missed out because the QC issues are a recent thing and didn't really plague the late 2000 stuff Ibanez put out. Bummer :(

[@laughingmantis1769]

Just bought an iron label 2021 xiphos, and there are certainly no qc issues here. Best guitar ive ever played.

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

what does that rock shop shizzle do exactly? is it just polish?

[@D4veJap4n]

Couple of years ago I don’t know how it happened but I owned 7 guitars all with floyd roses. Not sure how it happened honestly cos I hate them hahah. Anyway restring day came and did all of them at once. I had to take a long shower and cry in it for a good hour after.

[@ronb7481]

Nice guitar.

[@Hillbilly_Papist]

Is it a BC Rich Stealth, Jackson Warrior, or an Ibanez?

[@Furiora]

in the video title; Ibanez Xiphos XTP700 from around 2008

[@ThrashisBack6]

Ia the trem system really so bad on these that they need to be blocked?

[@ollin8754]

I'd like to know as well, I just bought one & waiting for it to arrive.. maybe I can let you know lol

[@eternaldecay7157]

@@ollin8754how is it ? , im thinking about buying one but this is whats putting me off

[@hlrossato]

Awesome video as always and sick guitar. Excuse my naive question but is the "fretboard food" better than the good ol' lemon oil or each has its own applications? Thanks a lot!

[@jorgeamaral613]

Why not polish the frets before applying product on the freeboard? (Honest curiosity)

[@ScienceofLoud]

The product is wax based fretboard conditioner. As the polishing process involves wet sanding with micromesh I wanted the wax layer to resist the moisture from polishing and prevent the metal particles from penetrating the wood grain. Applying the product before protects the fretboard against the polishing and makes cleaning up after it easier.

[@jorgeamaral613]

@@ScienceofLoud thanks! :) I was thinking the oposite exactly to not have the filings spoiling the fretwork. Guess it just depends on the products/treatment.

[@emi.1735]

Plot twist Colin tunes to e flat and gets a SRV hat

[@alberterickson4614]

Just noticed the part you filed the frets. Is it normal for the frets to go dull after filing them?

[@ScienceofLoud]

Filing involves removing material with a course toothed tool, those course scratches will scatter light leaving the metal looking dull. Polishing involves gradually reducing the size and depth of the scratches allowing light to reflect off the surface without scattering, making the metal look shiny. If you've filed the frets you will need to follow up with polishing to restore the surface.

[@alberterickson4614]

@@ScienceofLoud oh.... I received my tools yesterday and I didn't get polish. Are they expensive?

[@ScienceofLoud]

Links to the micromesh pads I used are in the description, they are very inexpensive considering how much I use them. Invaluable to have and most of the time a polish is all the work frets need.

[@13squared57]

Still holding on to the dream that Muhammad Suicmez will one day return and give us the 3rd Necrophagist album

[@mikel4159]

I nearly bought one of these back in I think '07, I wanted one wiithout a trem though which I don't believe they did at the time, my memory might be playing tricks on me though.

[@ScienceofLoud]

They produced a cheaper hard tail version a few years later, but in '07 it was this model or nothing. At the time I wanted nothing more than a 24 fret, two humbucker, floating bridge equipped, 25.5" scale guitar - I tried this one almost as a joke and found it to be insanely comfortable and play super well. They look wild, but are excellent instruments.

[@massttrshrdrharmonicminor2002]

@@ScienceofLoud my buddy has the same guitar since 07, I love that guitar, it has a 27" version

[@mikel4159]

@@ScienceofLoud I had 2 RG's wiith trems at this poiint, so wanted something a bit different. I wonder if the custom shop could produce something insane.....although no doubt the price tag would be eye watering....

[@mikel4159]

And I agree, they play lovely, I just didn't want the trem.

[@constantinosmavroyannis9409]

i think it is (or should be pronounced) "Ksee-phos" from the greek Ξίφος (which means sword)

[@malcolm824]

Odd way to put the strings in, but other than that, very good!

[@masongregory278]

I don't think people know how good the DiMarzio D Activator pickups are. I should have never sold my Xiphos.

[@Schizmatizmify]

Word. I inherited a set when I bought my 7-string secondhand, they are incredible pickups - especially for downtuned stuff. They also split REALLY well.

[@masongregory278]

@@Schizmatizmify They really are fantastic. Just very clear and punchy sounding. The top end cuts without being shrill. The low end is tight.

[@JDODify]

Shit a bollock! Why hadn't I thought of this? I have my MIJ RG550 that I got in 97 in the attic. Can you do a video on how to block off a Floyd?

[@ScienceofLoud]

Just stick an appropriately sized block of wood in there to stop it moving and let the string tension hold it in place, that's really all there is to it.

[@JDODify]

@@ScienceofLoud cheers. I'll open it up and take a look. I actually didn't know you could block off a Floyd.

[@mangoherpson]

I sm so jealous of this axe, the new black xiphoses dont stand up to these

[@maurigonzalez8191]

⚡⚡⚡

[@MyBichSustained]

The Necrophagist guitar!

[@GregHu77]

Collin it's not Zaifos it's Ksifos : Sword ( in Greek)

[@ReiCow]

What no stinger?! :( Moo

[@SamLibman]

You should learn some Crowbar & Monolord riffs. B Standard’s never sounded heavier.

[@bpabustan]

Now my eyes are arguing with my ears! hehehe my eyes says it's in E but my ears say it's in B. This is one reason why I have a hard time adjusting to playing lower tunings, the best I can manage is a half step down. But that's it sadly...

[@ryanls2330]

One of my biggest regrets was selling this guitar 😢

[@vfirehorse]

😃🤘👍✌

[@Goober_77]

Who else owns an Ibanez currently but wants to sell it because it's not the type of guitar they are looking to have rn?

[@Neil-Aspinall]

My God what a hassle it is to change strings on one of those locking metal guitars???

[@ScienceofLoud]

It's worse if you want to balance and use that vibrato system - hence why I blocked it up this time around. If it's a like for like string change on a floating bridge then changing one string at a time is the way to go, that ensures the balance of the bridge is never lost and the tension remains constant.

[@edbalabon2221]

Avatar country b standard best album ever

[@rothkoVEV0]

Came here for the guitar, came back for the accent...

[@adriansperling5012]

Anyone else feel ripped off because there was no post-credits clip?

[@WrinkledPlatypus]

Yeah... Standard tuning and 9s didn't seem right for that guitar.

[@guitarrilho502]

Bro you can't just block that trem, how can you make a death metal solo without a Floyd

[@ollin8754]

It's not a floyd, prob why.. It's the "edge" trem by ibanez

[@guitarrilho502]

@@ollin8754 I know bro, but in the end all of them can make the Kerry King solos

[@ollin8754]

@@guitarrilho502 true lol

[@สวนเกษตรวังสยาม]

Black only.

[@jak9990]

Aw yeah Necrophagist vibes. Mohammed played one as well.

[@AngloCelt88]

Laphroaig!!!

[@groovetrain5756]

That's fuck'n killer dude

[@luukderuijter1332]

It pains me to see you tune this beauty below standard but content is content

[@ollin8754]

Lmfao

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

You know... I absolutely HATE (non-lawsuit era) Ibanez guitars. They just don't play very well to me at all, and no matter if it costs 200 or 2000 dollars they've always felt just... off. That being said, I absolutely want one of these very badly. The tacky extreme shape, the sparkly diarrhea color, everything except the accursed Floyd Rose just screams out to me. I'd also love a BC Rich Stealth for basically the same reason. It cakes out to my 14 year old TRVE METAL self in the best way possible.