After years of thinking about it, I finally succumbed the other day and picked up a seven string guitar. After some shopping around I decided that the Ibanez APEX 2 was the one for me. The APEX series features the APEX 1 and 2, which are both Munky (from Korn) signature guitars. The APEX 2 is the cheaper, 'simpler' model.

The first thing I noticed about the Ibanez APEX 2 was the neck. Not having played a seven string before, I was surprised that the neck, whilst obviously wider, was also quite thin. This made the transition from 6 to 7 strings relatively easy.

The other thing I liked out of the box was the Ibanez APEX 2's simple features. It has one volume knob, two pickups, a three way selector switch, and a tone pros 7 fixed bridge. Personally I don't need any more than that. The pickups, DiMarzio PAF-7 in the neck and bridge, don't strike me as being particularly hot, but provide enough kick to get the job done.

I also love the simple "Green Shadow Flat" finish, but then, I've always liked green.

The Ibanez APEX 2 is a good buy for the money. You can find them new from around $600+ US if you look around. If you're after the full spec list, here you are:

Features:

* Neck: 5pc Wizard II-7 neck
* NeckType: Wizard II-7
* Body: Mahogany body
* Frets: Jumbo frets
* Fingerboard: Bound Rosewood
* Inlay: APEX on 12th fret
* Bridge: Tone Pros 7
* NeckPU: DiMarzio PAF-7 neck pu
* MiddlePU: DiMarzio PAF-7 bridge pu
* HWcolor: PC
* GSF: GREEN SHADOW FLAT

If you're interested in checking out Munky's guitar rig in great detail, check out Guitar FX Depot.

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