Ibanez ARZIR27 Iron Label Electric Guitar, 7-String

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Want beefy low-end tone? This 7-string axe's active EMG 707 pickups magnify the powerful tone of the bubinga topped mahogany body for low-end bliss.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Bubinga top Focused, with a long sustain and clear tone
Mahogany back Dry and airy tone; clear, present midrange
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
EMG 707 alnico active humbucking pickups Tight, responsive 7-string pickup with beefy low B

With a seven-string design, mahogany body, carved top, and single cutaway shape, the Ibanez ARZIR27 looks modern, but is clearly influenced by classic guitars. When it comes to sound, make no mistake -- this guitar is part of the Iron Label series, and with its active EMG pickups, it's ready to roar.

A Different Cut: Classic Shape and Premium Tonewoods

The name "Ibanez" often calls to mind sharp-looking bodies with cutting-edge features. Ibanez took a detour with the ARZIR27, opting for a more classic design. The single-cutaway body is made of mahogany with a bubinga top for a full, warm sound. The set mahogany neck keeps that resonance alive and meets the guitar's body with a smooth heel joint. The slim profile and ebony fretboard dare players to discover new shredding top speeds.

Made for Metal: EMG Active Pickups

Stocked with a pair of EMG 707 active pickups the ARZIR27 delivers pristine clean tones that can be easily adjusted with the tone and volume knobs.

Once you plug into a high-gain amp, however, there's no hiding the true nature of this beast. The EMG 707s can handle all the distortion you could want, while keeping your rhythm playing from ever sounding muddy -- even when you get into 7-string mayhem. Switch over to the neck pickup, and you've got that fat lead sound that commands attention from your audience.

Rock-Solid Components

The Tune-O-Matic bridge featured on the ARZIR27 is also a bit of a departure from Ibanez's usual style. On this guitar, it read more offers tuning stability and ease when adjusting string height and intonation. Plus, the bridge provides a comfortable surface to rest your hand on when palm muting. The locking tuners ensure your sound stays true -- no matter how low your drop tunings go.

Features:

-Seven-string design
- Single cutaway body
- Mahogany body with bubinga top
- Abalone binding on body
- Set, slim profile mahogany neck with smooth heel joint
- Ebony fretboard with 24 jumbo frets
- EMG 707 active pickups
- 3-way pickup selector
- Neck volume, bridge, volume, and master tone knobs
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Locking tuners
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- Neck Type: ARZ Mahogany set-in neck (smooth heel)
- Body: Mahogany body w/Abalone binding
- Fretboard: Bound ebony fretboard w/Pearl & Abalone block inlay
- Fret: Jumbo frets
- Number of Frets: 24 frets
- Bridge: TOM bridge
- Neck pu: EMG 707 (H) neck pu (Active/Alnico)
- Bridge pu: EMG 707 (H) bridge pu (Active/Alnico)
- Hardware Color: Cosmo black

Neck Dimensions:
Scale: 635mm/25"
a : Width at Nut: 48mm
b : Width at Last Fret: 65mm
c : Thickness at 1st: 20mm
d : Thickness at 12th: 22mm
Radius: 400mmR

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/

Ibanez ARZIR27 Iron Label 7-String

The Ibanez ARZIR27FB Iron Label features 3-pc Mahogany/ Maple ARZ-7 set-in neck, beautiful Figured Bubinga top/ Mahogany body, Jumbo frets, and the TOM 7 bridge for superior intonation and sustain. Electronics include two EMG 707 pickups, specifically designed to beef up the low B while providing a more responsive, super-tight overall sound. The ARZIR27FB's high gloss finish, bound Ebony fingerboard, Pearl/ Abalone block inlay, and gold hardware, take the Iron Label series to a higher level with style and elegance.

Iron Label, the Ibanez made-for-metal series, continues its thunderous offensive on the metal guitar market as its single-cutaway down-tunable wonder, the ARZ, joins the Iron Label.

The ARZ series feature a sleek, single cutaway design and 24-fret, ultra-comfort set-in neck with smooth heel, designed for metal music. With its longer 25" scale length, the ARZ series are meant for down tuning, and a natural for the Iron Label treatment. As the leader in 7-string guitar development, maximizing the sonic gravitas of the ARZ series with a seventh string was purely a matter of simple evolution for Ibanez.

Features:

- Bubinga top
- Mahogany body
- 3-pc Mahogany/ Maple ARZ-7 set-in neck
- EMG 707 pickups

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted December 26, 2016 by Cripton Bethovens in New York City, NY

"Les Pauls step aside"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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This guitar is magic it's tuning stays Sharp and it sings out every note Even accidental notes ring in new ideas and sound deliberate. I believe the EMGs have a lot to do with this, but the commanding ebony fretboard ,and mahogany neck are co-conspirators! This guitar will someday be a classic already discontinued because honestly it probably had too low a price point to make a profit on. I mean the quality is easily as good as any 6k Les Paul. My only complaint is the tuss rod cover, rear control panel cover and the battery box for the EMGs. They seem cheapo. Besides that I absolutely love this guitar. At first it can be kind of difficult to play because the neck is so unique but after a while it becomes an intuitive pallet of infinite harmonies

Musical Background:

30 years

Musical Style:

Fusion Jazz Ambient Black Metal
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