Triple Ibanez 7 String Shoot Out (First Impressions)

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Gear used: ►Ibanez ICTB721: imp.i114863.net/MXeN5o ►Ibanez AZ427P1PB: imp.i114863.net/RyQMBg ►Ibanez RG2027XL: imp.i114863.net/n1M5G7 ►Wampler Moxie Overdrive: imp.i114863.net/4e9vbZ ►REVV G20: imp.i114863.net/YgeMQR

[@NMbass906]

The blue RG is easily the best sounding of the three, at least on KZbin lol. The AZ could use a revisit though for sure!

[@BaenaCarcosa]

I’m sure the AZ can sound good but I definitely was struggling with it in this video haha. Of course bear in mind that the 42 Gear Street videos are not my usual setting and I only have about half an hour to film and dial something in real quick. Maybe one day I’ll get one on the channel so I can spend more time with it, but yeah without a doubt the RG2027XL sounded the best to me

[@Xenbjorn]

“I don’t know how to play in E standard” 🤣 😂 I love it. I’m definitely a fan of the 2027 myself.

[@sillyness3456]

The RG 2027 XL is a total bucket list guitar. I had my eyes on one, ever since they announced it. Sadly no stainless steel frets...

[@tusharjamwal]

Frets can be changed! if that's all you don't like about it, you should get it!

[@sillyness3456]

@@tusharjamwal Well, first my ESP needs a re-fret, then I can think about buying another guitar...

[@falluz]

Pretty sure it does have stainless steel frets!

[@Owlun]

@@falluz You are correct! The Ibanez RG2027XL does come with stainless steel frets. I purchased the 2027XL back in November and I'm still in awe.

[@ATX0705]

@@Owlun I've been interested in this guitar (RG2027XL) and it doesn't say anywhere on the Ibanez website that it has Stainless Steel frets?

[@ZL1LoVeR]

27” on a 7 string is love 😌

[@boofr]

The iceman is literally my favorite guitar ever im so happy to see the iceman 7 now i have to wait for the 8 string, one day

[@eelih3324]

For anyone looking for the rg2027xl, but on a tighter budget, check out the rgi7xl. Basically the same, but with a fixed bridge. Also half the price.

[@StaySic4Ever]

I love their Xiphos and I really wish they made hardtail options!

[@tompayton84]

Hey Andrew, I love the looks of the iceman looks very Thordendal to me 🤘🏻. Is that the kind of guitar you could put thicker strings on and play in F standard do you think? Or would that be too low

[@BaenaCarcosa]

You maybe could, but it’s a pretty short scale length for that tubing so you’d need much thicker strings

[@nickkoabel]

I absolutely love my RG2027XL. It is such an amazing guitar. I installed Instrumental Pickups SFTY4s in it and it slays. I really want that Iceman 7, though.

[@abledhorizon5027]

Do u find there to be a huge difference btw the XL and a normal RG? I’m planning to buy one but I’m gonna play polyphia on it idk if I can play it

[@Frankenstalex]

E standard is nice! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E1 standard, of course...

[@WeAllFloatHere]

Always been a schecter guy, then expanded my horizons (pun intended) to esp/ltd and then bought myself a Jackson dk modern and a sterling jp157. Realized I’ve been really missing out by being brand loyal. This makes me think Ibanez is next on my list to try! The axion label stuff looks incredible

[@AdamManley7]

How’s the schecter hardtails had a Damien with Floyd that didn’t suit me but I have Ibanez ones with the edge tremelo that worked just fine. Hardtail schecters worth it or is the electronics and hardware still under par like the Damien

[@WeAllFloatHere]

@@AdamManley7 I’ve never had a Damien. Right now i have a 6 string hellraiser, 7 string hellraiser, hellraiser solo special, banshee elite 6 frs, c1 blackjack sls FR, c7 blackjack, c1 classic, and a c1 shedevil FR and all of them came with stellar hardware/electronics.

[@deadspeak1126]

How's that Jp157? The mm 7 string necks seem to very excellent.

[@WeAllFloatHere]

@@deadspeak1126 it’s hands down my favorite 7. I have a c7 hellraiser, Jackson WR7, ltd sct 607b, and an agile geodesic multiscale and the jp just feels the best by far. I modded it to high hell specifically because of how good the neck feels

[@keviniaquinto128]

The XL has been on my list for a while.

[@edstromen]

I have the 7-680LTD1, and it is really great, 27" scale, baritone neck, special sound, i have JB7 in bridge position. Rock on dude🎸

[@iamyetimanYT]

I rock a RGD7 extended scale. Fantastic guitar

[@rykerblade_snb]

I love the sound of the fusion edge pickups. I wish Ibanez didn’t discontinue that RGDXI series so quickly; I was lucky enough to grab a six string but not a seven before they were gone. Maybe I need to pick on or those RG’s up

[@InhabitantsoftheEarth]

Ibanez is my first guitar and it is so versatile piece of instrument

[@alexskibicki2262]

Awesome review, Andrew. 😎🤘🏻🎸 it’s pretty cool to see a 7-string version of the ice man guitar. I’ve never played the az guitar before, but I have played the rg guitars(which is one of my personal favorite guitars). Speaking of which, that blue finish on that rg guitar looks nice. It also sound killer too. I own 2 grg guitars in such cool blue finishes and they sound awesome too. I definitely treasure these guitars. Anywho, awesome clip. I like Ibanez guitars.

[@devendasmusic]

Man that rg2027xl is fucking sick

[@ronin_exhaustsyoutube4258]

I have a question baena how when you get ready to record weather it's for KZbin or recording on your phone how do you get such high quality tones out of your recordings I cannot seem to get the recording right

[@ibanezleftyclub]

There’s actually 2 more levels of quality above prestige, Fujigen made J Customs then Sugi J Customs. :)

[@BaenaCarcosa]

True! I guess I meant more like readily available to buy haha

[@DALILAVEY]

That tone is gnarly!!!!

[@ToAnEnd]

Haven’t listened to My Damnation in a while so thank you for that! The RG definitely sounds the best but I like shapes so I’d go for the Iceman and maybe swap p/u’s. It still sounded perfectly sick though

[@mark6302]

I have a japanese RG from the late 90s and its still fucking amazing.

[@mattbarker1411]

If it's a fujigen, then it's better than pretty much ANYTHING they make currently under about $2500.

[@ryanshook8284]

I need that XL!!!

[@encompassthyeclipse7278]

Nice axes man! Haven’t checked in in awhile. Try out the 7 string version of the QM sometime, they are soooooo snappy

[@jesseberend2588]

Love how you often rip out the my damnation riff, also one of my favourites to play

[@Owlun]

I bought the RG2027XL in November (Christmas present :D) and I'm still in awe. I bought my first 7 string back in 2005 and thought my RG7620 would be my #1 forever, but that changed as soon as I got the 2027XL. I threw some different pups in mine (Fishman Abasi) and it now slaps harder than Dawid Zalewski.

[@Bad.Rabbit]

I just ordered the 2027xl. My current favorite in the stable is also an old 7620

[@Owlun]

@@Bad.Rabbit Congratulations! So long as the scale length doesn't bother you, prepare to fall in love. I have several 7620s and other Ibanez Prestiges, but the 2027xl is just a different kind of sexy.

[@e.risner1904]

Buying a 2027xl this weekend! 😁

[@WadeHarris919]

I think your IR is missing?

[@kyley_wyley]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought that.

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Nah it’s not. As I’ve said in other videos from 42GS these videos are done within 30 minutes and on the fly - they’re not meant to be perfect. Obviously if I had these at home with the gear I’m familiar with and more time I’d be able to dial them in more to what I’d typically do

[@judemisura4323]

For those that do not know, Ibanez had an Iceman 7 string before. The IC507 went for about $700-$800 USD back in 2015 I think. Maybe 2013. It was around for about a year or two. This model is an Iron Label version. And yes.... Those of us extended rangers can NOT wait for the Iceman 8 string production model. 🤘💀🤘

[@sadsbgh]

Whats your opinion of ftm33? Its kinda iceman ish and its 8 string

[@jeffjarquin3570]

I have my Ibanez GRG7 and it could be no the best but it has worked for me a lot to be honest

[@jasminmisicmusic]

RG all the way !!! Most clearer sound of all and best sounding overall

[@stevp372]

I have the Iceman 7 myself and the only thing that lets it down, is the pickups. They're not bad but the Iceman needs something that helps it cut through a bit more. Something like the Dimarzio EVO7 would've been perfect.

[@codcade]

Yeah I’m not the biggest fan of the deactivator in my rg8, it’s an upgrade but I think im gonna get a Pegasus for it

[@Mr.Goldbar]

I have a 6 string version of the AZ, it's been my main since they day it arrived at my home. I really wanna get all of these one day :)

[@lewiswebster1806]

Great video man! Would be eager to see if you get your hands on a Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF. I have it and it is an absolute beauty!

[@ZombiePenguinStudios]

It’s a good thing you only used the bridge pick up on the iceman Personally not a fan of the neck pick up Switching it out for a liquifire 7

[@chrissmith5411]

Andrew or anyone I have a question. What program can I use to Record guitar that’s free and good for beginners? I have a Mac computer and a Mac book air. I don’t want to spend a lot of money. I might be good at recording might not.

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Reaper

[@robdobble6672]

Reaper. Tons of videos out there to teach you how to do things, easily configurable, lots of different UI’s you can download too

[@chrissmith5411]

@@BaenaCarcosa bro you are the man. Thanks for letting me know.

[@chrissmith5411]

@@robdobble6672 hey bro thanks for the advice. I’m going to look it up after work today.

[@sirbonple]

man if the iceman was a 27” scale, fuck man even atleast 26.5” scale it would be an instant dream guitar. i’m so tired of super strats lol. all i need in life are baritone ERG icemans, jazzmasters, especially les pauls cuz they have the best looking body shape imo

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

The Iceman is so beautiful I don’t care how it sounds.

[@iStevenPlays]

Woah big shoots 😮

[@benjaminnixon3995]

Could of sworn I heard the Bury The Hatchet riff somewhere in the video

[@dasenase]

I was always wanted Daron's Ice Man.

[@timmystoner7219]

I want the rg 2027 I got 27 inch baritone Harley Benton and it rips got ms seven rg Ibanez and so many more

[@metalonabudget574]

Slug metal from the distortion tone I dig it.

[@TheBanana93]

Ah man that last one and the first one were sick! Their price point? Not so much haha. I can't justify paying that much for a guitar lol

[@Knosferatu]

I thought he said Ibanez icy tea lol

[@NeoGarlick]

I really want to test the Ibanez 2027xl i want to know how different feels a 27.0 scale guitar

[@mxblackout]

Depends on the size of your hands. Short scale lengths actually feel a bit cramped and less comfortable to me and I'm no giant.

[@ironbreed5675]

As someone who owns one, it took a little to get use to for me but now that I have I almost prefer it. The bigger frets make playing things on the higher frets so much nicer, but conversely it can make some riffs on the lower frets suck a bit lol. I love mine though and once I got past the learning curve of the longer scale it became one of my favorites!

[@krishnathapa41]

Isnot that iceman vogg signature guitar

[@ritchvonyogi]

that iceman is really nice, thanks #Andrew

[@dpedrosoliano]

prestige blew me away

[@papaidolatrine2499]

These tones sound pretty bad. Kinda not video worthy lmao

[@michaelmiradezandband]

Yeah, very flubby and unclear.

[@MrTacowrap]

Was about to comment the same thing...

[@nathanielcava4128]

Yeah I’m sure there had to be better amps or modelers for metal there

[@michaelmiradezandband]

@@nathanielcava4128 Even if he insisted on using that signal chain, he could have probably fixed a lot of the nastiness by cutting bass and treble, adding some more mids, and dialing back the gain like, 30%. Heavy and dimed gain are not the same thing.

[@MetalMan1245]

I don't know how to play E standard either! I get made fun of for that but it's not jus me.

[@JohnAldenDavis]

Love me some of that seafoam GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEM

[@michaeljvandyck]

The first two sound really muddy, not for me

[@ТимурЖежель]

Yey

[@leongrinberg8758]

Where's the music??)

[@jerrykelley1256]

Unfortunately for me the tone on all three guitars sounded just terrible. All of them can sound amazing with the right amp settings and pedals.

[@joshholliday5282]

Yo! What up?

[@nikolasmatviko4700]

I don’t think this guy uses enough gain 🤔

[@floa6416]

tunning looks too low for first guitars , weird sound. the prestige is very nice!

[@rikosimmo]

They sounded like fizzy crap. Baritone was passable. All 7 strings should be 27" scale at least. Defeats the purpose tuning to A when it's 25.5 🤦

[@michaelgriffin5304]

Oof. These tones are too bass heavy, on all 3, not just the one.

[@EasyBCLS]

Heavy metal is cool and all but I wanna see a John Mayer cover… you won’t 😏

[@BaenaCarcosa]

You’re right, I won’t 😏

[@EasyBCLS]

@@BaenaCarcosa 😠 😡

[@implayingsomebass4753]

@@BaenaCarcosa not even "if John Mayer tuned down" ? Or maybe Djohnt Mayer?

[@GuitarGuy4647]

Iron Labels get brand name pickups and Prestige’s get generic Ibanez branded dog shit? Typical.

[@Shangrilahmusic]

Thall

[@Darthflips]

All those tones need help

[@metalcoefan500]

I love your videos but this review was not it .

[@BaenaCarcosa]

Not a review