The sound remind me of a strat guitar. Very resonant when played without it being plugged in. I like it. The stock pick ups are ok when played through my amp (a vox adt metal amp hybrid tube/solid state). I took out the stock bridge with a seymour duncan seven string black out. Now I can hear the b string thump and the higher strings sizzle. Had to turn down the gain on my amp. BTW, I play metal rhythem and lead most of the time.

The zero resistance bridge is in my opinion as good or better than a floyd rose unit. The zr is lower profile and bearings pivot very smoothly. I really like the usefulness of the tension adjustment wheel on the back of the guitar. Make getting on tune and leveling the bridge a breeze.

The neck is just awesome for a seven stringer. I also play a six stringer and alternate between both with no problem. I have medium size hands and the board fit like a glove. My other guitar is a esp ltd viper and it seems like the ibby is about half as thick as the viper.

I did not notice any flaws on mine. The body's glossy black paint job is perfect and the fretwork is very clean. The caveties are nicely routed and finished. Good job ibanez!

ZZ matched the lowest price I could find on the net within hours. The zr trem alone is worth almost half of what I paid. I love that unit and it does what it is suppose to.. stay in tune after hours of abuse :)

No need for it.

Sleek body and wide neck with that awesome ibby headstock. It looks great hanging on wall but it is a player. Very natural and light.

hobbyist, 6 years of playing

metal