Ibanez Iron Label Xiphos Series XPTB720 7-String Electric Guitar, Black Flat

Not only does this new lineup represent a brand new beginning for Iron Label, but it also brings with it the long awaited return of two Ibanez fan favorites: the iconic Iceman, and the much request Xiphos. Both guitars signify the commitment of Ibanez to the metal genres, and we could choose no more fitting a return for these two, heralded guitars than the newly revamped Iron Label series.Iron LabelThe Iron Label line was originally developed with metal and nothing but metal in mind. We modded and tweaked until we gottotheheaviest-hittingmetalaxeswe'veeverbuilt. They're purposefully spartan, and you won't find a feature here that doesn't contributedirectlytoabone rattling,earth shatteringtones these guitars pump out.Carrying forward that same philosophy, the next generation of Iron Label guitars take this raw metal energy to a completely new level. They sport totally blacked out looks, and their supercharged electronics amounting to some of the heaviest-swinging metal axes we've ever produced.When the pickup selector switch is in the neck position, the neck pickup is active. When the switch is in the center position, both the neck and bridge pickups are selected. When the switch is in the bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected.Wizard II-7 5pc Maple/Walnut neckIbanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players.Ebony fretboardEbony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.Jumbo fretsJumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.Okoume bodyThe Okoume body provides a bright and solid sound.DiMarzio D-Activator 7 pickupsDiMarzio D-Activator pickups have a powerful, clean, and open sound with excellent harmonic overtones and very tight low-end response.Gotoh machine headsGotoh machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.Edge-Zero II tremoloThe Edge Zero II bridge design features a lower profile tremolo for playing comfort and stud lock function for stable tuning.Gig bag includedIbanez Gig bags are made out of durable materials.