Ibanez K7
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The Ibanez K7 series is a signature series of seven-string guitar
s created by Korn
guitarists James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch.
that is well suited for Korn's musical style. The last year of production on these particular models was 2006.
In 2007 Ibanez
released new versions of Korn's signature series as the Apex
. There are two models linked to Munky only, however K7's can still be seen played by Munky in live performances.
Although 7 string guitars were not used for recording his debut album Save Me from Myself
Welch is still using his original K7's as his exclusive signature guitar, despite no longer being a member of Korn
.
Head performed new video (Brian ´Head´ Welch - Paralyzed. Single 2011), in this video we will see Ibanez K7 'Firespeak Blue'.
Seven-string guitar
A seven-string guitar is a guitar with seven strings instead of the usual six. Some types of seven-string guitars are specific to certain cultures . The standard 7-string guitar tuning is BEADGbe...
s created by Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
guitarists James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch.
Specifications
The K7 guitars were originally available in two finishes, Firespeak Blue (James "Munky" Shaffer's model), and Blade Gray (Brian "Head" Welch's model). They came factory tuned to KoRn signature tuning: A, D, G, C, F, A, D (low to high), and were retailed at USD $1,799. These guitars are characterized by the deep metallic sound, from the body being made of mahoganyMahogany
The name mahogany is used when referring to numerous varieties of dark-colored hardwood. It is a native American word originally used for the wood of the species Swietenia mahagoni, known as West Indian or Cuban mahogany....
that is well suited for Korn's musical style. The last year of production on these particular models was 2006.
In 2007 Ibanez
Ibanez
is a Japanese guitar brand owned by Hoshino Gakki. Based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, Hoshino Gakki were one of the first Japanese musical instrument companies to gain a significant foothold in import guitar sales in the United States and Europe, as well as the first brand of guitars to mass produce...
released new versions of Korn's signature series as the Apex
Ibanez Apex
The Ibanez Apex series is a signature series of seven-string guitars created by Korn's guitarist Munky.-Specification:They were the official replacement of the Ibanez K7's, and only links to James Shaffer after Brian Welch left the band. As of 2010 the tremolo of the guitar changed to a Lo Pro 7...
. There are two models linked to Munky only, however K7's can still be seen played by Munky in live performances.
Although 7 string guitars were not used for recording his debut album Save Me from Myself
Save Me from Myself (album)
Save Me from Myself is the debut studio album by American rock musician Brian "Head" Welch. After failing to meet a July 2007 release, the album was released on September 9, 2008 by Driven Music Group...
Welch is still using his original K7's as his exclusive signature guitar, despite no longer being a member of Korn
Korn
Korn is an American nu metal band from Bakersfield, California, formed in 1993. The current band line up includes four members: Jonathan Davis, James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, and Ray Luzier. The band was formed as an expansion of L.A.P.D.The band released their first demo album,...
.
Head performed new video (Brian ´Head´ Welch - Paralyzed. Single 2011), in this video we will see Ibanez K7 'Firespeak Blue'.
External links
- http://www.ibanez.com/
- http://www.korn.com/
- http://www.brianheadwelch.net/
- http://www.sevenstring.org