Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF

I love the overall package with the RGIXL7 - but it took three attempts to get a solid model.

27 inches and seven strings opens up so much range and potential - and the matt black finish throughout the body and hardware looks stunning.

I ordered my first RGIXL7 via another retailer and had to send it back because the frets were lifting off the fretboard. My second came via Thomann and (again) had to be retuned - this time because of a snapped screw.

Finally, the third RGIXL7 is perfect - everything about it is crisp and well-finished. As if it came from a different factory.

The pickups are 'fine' but will probably get switched out. I'm not stoked about the plastic nut. It's hardly expensive to add a Tusq XL - but a lot of work.

Overall, I'm delighted with the guitar that I've ended up with - but it took quite a lot of pain to get here!