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Description
The Ibanez Universe UV7SBK is a true icon in the world of electric guitars, known for its pioneering 7-string design that expanded the tonal range for guitarists everywhere. Designed in collaboration with Steve Vai, this solid body electric guitar is crafted for those who seek to push musical boundaries. The UV7SBK features a basswood body, delivering balanced tones with rich mids and a tight low end, perfect for both rhythm and lead playing.
The Wizard 7 neck profile offers a thin and fast feel, making complex riffs and solos more accessible. Paired with a rosewood fingerboard, it provides smooth playability and a comfortable grip. The guitar is equipped with DiMarzio Blaze pickups, known for their clarity and high output, ensuring your sound cuts through the mix whether on stage or in the studio.
The double-locking tremolo system offers excellent tuning stability, allowing for expressive pitch bends and dive bombs without the worry of going out of tune. With a sleek design and impeccable build quality, the Ibanez Universe UV7SBK is a versatile instrument that caters to the needs of progressive rock, metal, and any genre that demands extended range and dynamic performance.
Key Features:
- 7-string design for extended range
- Basswood body for balanced tonal characteristics
- Wizard 7 neck profile for fast, comfortable playability
- Rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
- DiMarzio Blaze pickups for high output and clarity
- Double-locking tremolo system for stable tuning and expressive playing
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Richard Watson
Ibanez Universe UV7SBK (1997) Demo by Richard Watson
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In the 1997 live performance in Mesa, AZ, James Shaffer can be seen playing the Ibanez Universe UV7SBK. Notably, this guitar features black DiMarzio Blaze pickups and white fretboard dots, distinguishing it from the Ibanez UV7, which has green fretboard dots. This performance is documented in Alex Aspen's remastered video on YouTube.
Dino Cazares plays on an UV7SBK guitar on this picture. He used it during the 'Demanufacture' and 'Obsolete' areas, until it was stolen in 1999 during a North American tour.
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