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Description

The Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos is an audacious creation that melds striking aesthetics with powerhouse performance, making it a standout choice for guitarists ready to dive into a world of sonic exploration. Its Edge III tremolo system provides unwavering tuning stability, allowing for dynamic dive bombs and squeals without a second thought about intonation. Complementing its fierce body, the XPT700’s 5-piece Wizard II neck-through-body design ensures seamless playability and strength, even under the most demanding conditions.

Equipped with Dimarzio D Activator humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions, this guitar is a tonal beast. These pickups deliver a loud, yet crystal-clear sound with a rich harmonic profile, responding beautifully to both aggressive and gentle picking styles. The bound rosewood fingerboard and reversed sharktooth inlays add a touch of class to its audacious persona, while jumbo frets facilitate swift play and effortless bends.

Whether you're crafting intricate solos or powerfully driving riffs, the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos is engineered to deliver an exhilarating playing experience. Its ergonomic design, combined with a mahogany body, creates a resonant, yet edgy soundscape that’s sure to inspire.

Key Features:

  • Edge III tremolo system for unparalleled tuning stability
  • 5-piece Wizard II neck-through-body for enhanced playability
  • Dimarzio D Activator pickups offering loud, responsive tones
  • Mahogany body with bound rosewood fingerboard
  • 27 jumbo frets and reversed sharktooth inlays for extended range and style
  • Double-locking tremolo for radical effects with stable tuning

Product specs

Brand Ibanez
Model XPT700 Xiphos
Finish Black, Blue Chameleon, Iron Pewter, Red Chameleon, White
Year 2007 - 2011
Made In India
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type Locking Tremolo Bridge
Color Family Black, Blue, Red, White
Finish Features Matching Headstock
Finish Style Gloss, Metallic
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Model Family Ibanez Xiphos
Neck Construction Neck-Through
Neck Material Maple, Walnut
Number of Frets 24
Number of Strings 6-String
Offset Body Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Scale Length 25.5"

FAQs

What type of music is the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos best suited for?

The Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos is particularly well-suited for metal and hard rock genres, thanks to its aggressive body shape, powerful DiMarzio pickups, and fast neck profile.

What pickups does the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos feature?

The Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos is equipped with a DiMarzio Air Norton-S single-coil pickup in the neck position and a DiMarzio D Activator humbucker in the bridge position for versatile and high-output tones.

Does the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos have a tremolo system?

Yes, the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos features an Edge III locking tremolo bridge, allowing for stable tuning and expressive pitch modulation.

What is the neck construction of the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos?

The Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos features a 5-piece maple/walnut Wizard II thru-neck design, providing excellent sustain and easy access to higher frets.

How many frets does the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos have?

The Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos comes with 27 jumbo frets, offering extended range and playability for intricate solos and riffs.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Pickups deliver smooth, buttery sound quality

  • Stunning red chameleon color exceeds expectations

  • Incredibly comfortable neck enhances playability

  • Solid tremolo system maintains tuning during dives

  • Unique design allows comfortable 45-degree playing angle

  • Excellent for sweep picking and solo recording

  • Neck-through construction with durable maple and walnut

  • Reverse headstock adds an appealing aesthetic

CONS

  • Edge 3 Tremolo system feels low quality

  • Fine-tuners can be stiff and gritty

  • Tuning machines may feel unresponsive

  • 27 frets are often unused by players

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos.

Comparisons

  • The Dimarzio D-activators are often compared to the EMG 81/85 set, highlighting a preference for the former among some Xiphos enthusiasts.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners have blocked the tremolo for stability and replaced stock pickups with EMG's for a heavier tone, especially favoring D standard tuning.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The guitar's floating tremolo system is less suited for frequent tuning changes due to complex intonation adjustments required when shifting between D and C standard tunings.

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User experience

  • The 2022 Iron Label model is praised for its low action and shredding capabilities, although some users prefer older models for their distinct feel and reputation.

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4.5 out of 5

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h_errbst

Solid Axe, with a few shortcomings.

Now, first of all, I have bought this guitar used, but the Edge 3 Tremolo/Whammy Bar/Bridge is.. Low quality to say the least. The fine-tuners are stiff and feel as if there is sand in the threads, the tuning machines on the headstock feel unresponsive as well. The overall build, regarding the fret treatment, the neck itself, body and other hardware are pretty good though.

Z

Very, very good. But not the best.

I thought the 27 frets would be useful, but truthfully they are virtually unused.

Artist usage

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See how Haywyre uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Haywyre

Music Producer

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Visible in this May 5, 2013 Facebook post.

Back home for the summer & all set up. i think its time to start pumping some tunage soon.

See how Muhammed Suiçmez uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Muhammed Suiçmez

Singer, Guitarist

Necrophagist

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "Muhammed Suicmez Solo" by blackgrowl666, Muhammed Suiçmez can be seen playing the solo for "Ignominious & Pale" using his black Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos.

See how Will Sparks uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Will Sparks

Music Producer

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Will sparks playing the ibanez.

See how Jamie Oldfield uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Jamie Oldfield

Guitarist

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In this post Jamie plays Two Week by all that remains. For this cover, he uses a Ibanez xiphos. His guitar is in a red finish

See how Nili Brosh uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Nili Brosh

Guitarist, Music Producer

Dethklok

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Verified via Instagram
Color/Finish: Black

In a post on Instagram, Nili Brosh is seen using an Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos, as evidenced by the image and caption accompanying the post, where she mentions preparing for a Dethklok performance.

See how Brandon Mullen uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Brandon Mullen

Guitarist

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Brandon Mullen has two models of Ibanez XPT700: Black, that has been used since 2009 and been used to track guitars on "Shrinking Violet" and in various videos, & Red Chameleon with replaced pickups (Seymour Duncan TB-5 & Sentient) by Brandon himself, as confirmed by Fayence Dream on YouTube.

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Alex Torres

Guitarist

Alesana

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During his time in Alesana Alex Torres used a White XPT700, this is also supported by his artist page on the Ibanez website https://www.ibanez.com/na/artists/detail/761.html

See how Maxime Solemn uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Maxime Solemn

Singer, Guitarist

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You can see 2 Xiphos guitars in most pics in the studio.

See how Jake Ettle-Iles uses Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos

Jake Ettle-Iles

Guitarist, Bassist

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Jake Ettle-Iles is occasionally seen playing the Ibanez XPT700 Xiphos, as evident from a user-uploaded photo.

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