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My New Baby

thehootmanthehootman
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.... Is an Ibanez Xiphos (Xpt700).
http://cachepe.samedaymusic.com/media/quality,85/brand,sameday/XPT700BCM-1430ada4ff21ef4ae24a77442f430922.jpg
This is my first guitar purchase in over 3 years - it seems that I do not succumb to GAS easily. Perhaps it is also due to the lack of $$ at my age.

Anyway, this is my first experience with a locking trem. I must say it is a lot of fun. The guitar is equipped with DiMarzio D Activator pickups and is neck thru. This creates a situation in which it is ridiculously easy to get all the artificial harmonics, as well as a lot of sustain. Despite it's awkward shape it is actually very comfortable and probably better to play live due to this than my SG. The colour changes from green - blue - purply as the angle of view changes.

And of course, it looks awesome.

Shall we discuss? :wink:
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  • partchpartch
    Looks good Hootman! 8) I think this guitar will probably suite your style perfectly! You'll have to keep us posted on your thoughts after the honeymoon period is over? :D
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  • cfsguitarcfsguitar
    SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET lookin guitar

    Now I want one :cry:
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  • 0Dannyboy0Dannyboy
    :twisted: That looks like a shredder!! :twisted:
    Perfect for fast agressive lead work I bet, the fret access looks awsome too. Rawkon! New stuff rewlz!
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  • thehootmanthehootman
    Yeah its nice... I had to set it up properly when I got it - the action was way too high and the neck not straight. Mind you it came from Perth (western Australia) to Sydney (eastern) so any setup done by the store would have gone to waste due to the freight (road of course in Aus) and the change in humidity.
    Does anyone think it's worth getting set up professionally or should I hone it myself?
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  • shreddshredd
    \thehootman\ wrote:
    Does anyone think it's worth getting set up professionally or should I hone it myself?
    Working on your own git'r - beyond basic adjustments - is usually for experienced ax-heads. If you haven't done this kinda stuff, you might wanna re-think it, especially if you really dig the ax. A pro setup is relatively inexpensive over the life of a git'r, really.
    So, unless you are doing it for the learning experience, I'd recommend a pro job.
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  • guitar3456guitar3456
    Nice guitar!
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  • BettyBooBettyBoo
    Cool Ax Hoot! 8)

    I agree with Shredd - get a pro to do it first time and once intonation/neck etc is sorted, get them to set it up exactly how YOU like it. And watch how they do it, get them to explain what they're doing and why. Each ax needs specific adjustments to suit what its designed for so I guess this all comes under knowing how your ax ticks. Then you can make changes to it later yourself which saves you time and money....allowing you to buy your next muso toy sooner. Sweet! :D
    A wall of Recto's is a must for this style of ax.... better be nice for Santa! :lol:
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  • thehootmanthehootman
    \BettyBoo\ wrote:

    A wall of Recto's is a must for this style of ax.... better be nice for Santa! :lol:

    Hmmm, for the price of a medium car, I'd better be really nice!

    I'll have a hunt around for a decent repairman who is local, thanks for the advice
    8)
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