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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: crimesofpassionandy on May 31, 2007, 08:25:25 AM

Title: 7 stringers
Post by: crimesofpassionandy on May 31, 2007, 08:25:25 AM: I know this topic has been brought up before, but what other makes are there out there besides Ibanez and the usual suspects. I have an Ibanez RG1527 and a Petrucci 7, but both are made from Basswood and sound muddy and undefined, and am looking for something with a little more cut and bottom end.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Transcend on May 31, 2007, 10:52:42 AM: http://www.rondomusic.net/interceptorpro25.html

get that. top quality mahogany :D neck thru and you get half decent pups.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: noodleplugerine on May 31, 2007, 10:56:07 AM: Depends on the pricerange really.

Under Under 1000 you can get the Schecter Hellraiser, Agile Interceptor, LTD SC-607, etc.

Around 1500 you can get some great guitars, Mayones make some 7 string models, Black Machine make some superb guitars too, but he's got a 12 month waiting list and doesn't take any new orders. Any other custom builder will probably do a 7 string model aswell. ESP make a bunch of 7 string guitars to throw in aswell, I'd imagine BC Rich do too if you're into that sort of thing.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Oli on May 31, 2007, 12:12:01 PM: I'll chime in for Jackson here :) I picked up a Jackson 7 (DK-7 i think), off the eBay for £200, and it has a great neck- not too thin but not thick either, just right :) I'm unsure of their current 7string lineup, but there must be one or two.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: maliciousteve on May 31, 2007, 12:14:25 PM: Schecter C-7 and the Hellraiser 7
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Sifu Ben on May 31, 2007, 09:25:10 PM: How exactly is mahogany going to sound less muddy and more defined than basswood? :roll:
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Mavet on May 31, 2007, 09:31:45 PM: Caparison!!!
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: noodleplugerine on May 31, 2007, 09:36:02 PM: Quote from: Mavet
Caparison!!!

+100.

Dellinger 7 please :D
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: n_mountain on June 01, 2007, 09:50:09 AM: http://www.musicstore.de/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/MusicStore-MusicStoreShop-Site/de_DE/-/EUR/ViewProductDetail-Start;pgid=?SKU=GIT0008819-000&ProductUUID=0&JumpTo=OfferList
very good quality, I play one myself.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Daemon Barbeque on June 01, 2007, 11:01:50 AM: The only Better wood for 7 strings Swamp Ash.
Therefore ,the Schester Loomis would be a choice.I still prefer the Basswood Ibanez guitars for 7 strings!The "neutrality" of Basswood gives you many possibilities with the right PUs and Amps!And i pefer a good Bolt.on anyday to Set-neck!
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Spider on June 01, 2007, 03:41:07 PM: Does anyone know any sites to get a C-7/Hellraiser/Loomis?
I've been wanting one of them for a while, might get one in a few months if I can find one online

I tried Thomann, but they only seem to have the Omen
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Orkestra on June 01, 2007, 04:26:43 PM: it's because you want a Schecter...

they play like brooms. Get an Ibanez...

or try Sound Control in London, they will get you one in.

specifically Andy at sound control should help you -

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Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Adam.M on June 01, 2007, 11:04:01 PM: Erm, what about the Ibanez S-7320?

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/71831

Mahogany body, ZR Trem (awesome)

If that was 24 frets i'd have it in an instant. And it'd have nailbombs in it 5 minitues later.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: noodleplugerine on June 01, 2007, 11:09:08 PM: Quote from: Adam.M

If that was 24 frets i'd have it in an instant. And it'd have nailbombs in it 5 minitues later.

Same reason I didn't buy the 520 =(
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Bob Johnson on June 04, 2007, 07:29:15 PM: Shameless advertising I know but I'm really proud of this one. http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/pg732.htm
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Daemon Barbeque on June 04, 2007, 07:50:27 PM: The Legra is Stunning!Good Job Bro!
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: noodleplugerine on June 04, 2007, 08:12:31 PM: Quote from: Bob Johnson
Shameless advertising I know but I'm really proud of this one. http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/pg732.htm

Phwoar!

Gorgeous mate!

Is it just me or is the body absolutely tiny? :D
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Bob Johnson on June 04, 2007, 08:24:11 PM: Quote from: noodleplugerine
Quote from: Bob Johnson
Shameless advertising I know but I'm really proud of this one. http://www.legraguitars.co.uk/pg732.htm

Phwoar!

Gorgeous mate!

Is it just me or is the body absolutely tiny? :D

Nah, unfortunately it's the bloody silly angle that the photographer took the shot from. The body is about the same size as a Strat.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Woogie on June 04, 2007, 08:29:57 PM: Sexy finish. Will my guitar get the photo treatment?

I`ve never wanted a 7 string but its really intrigued me (for the future).
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: Eric on June 04, 2007, 09:28:35 PM: Carvin also builds very nice seven string guitatrs as well.
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: SamR on June 05, 2007, 01:58:42 AM: I have a chance to get my hands on a Conklin Groove Tools, C7 7 string guitar, for £250, would u say its worth it?
Title: 7 stringers
Post by: crimesofpassionandy on June 08, 2007, 01:58:07 PM: Thanks for all the ideas with 7 strings guys. I looked into them all. I've found an Ibanez 7 J Custom over in the States which I have just bought. It has a Mahogany body with flame maple top. If anyones interested, I'm now selling my 6 month old Musicman Petrucci 7 to fund it. It's fully loaded, with piezo bridge, matching headstock and Bare Knuckle Painkiller and Cold Sweat pickups. It's finished in Red Pearlburst and it's mint condition. This is a £2500 in the UK. Offers around £1300.