Author Topic: Seriously Tempted To Get A 7-String (Read 11727 times)

Muttley · « **on:** July 26, 2006, 11:15:31 AM »

This one in particular: http://www.schecterguitars.com/spec.asp?id=59

That black cherry finish looks gorgeous, and I've heard good things about Schecter guitars.

Anyone tried one of these?

Muttley

n_mountain · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2006, 11:22:20 AM »

I have the 6-string blackjack version and it is very nice. Sounds good (yes even with SDs ;)), playability is good and not too expensive.

maliciousteve · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2006, 12:12:56 PM »

My 7 string is up for sale on ebay if you're really interested in getting one.

Muttley · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2006, 12:21:16 PM »

Quote from: maliciousteve

My 7 string is up for sale on ebay if you're really interested in getting one.

What is it (auction ID)?

maliciousteve · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2006, 12:33:23 PM »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280011644353&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

here you are mate

Muttley · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2006, 12:43:23 PM »

Quote from: maliciousteve

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&item=280011644353&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

here you are mate

Ta. I really want a fixed bridge though, and I don't really like white guitars personally. :)

Muttley

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2006, 01:21:33 PM »

Check out an RG7321, fixed bridge, black, 5pc wizard neck!

Perfect 7 string.

http://www.machinehead.co.uk/images/ibanez-jpg/rg7321lg.jpg

Or if the fixed bridge is not a necessity, then go more upmarket into the Ibanez prestige series and get the RG1527, same look as the one above really except has an edge pro trem, but has a lot of professional features.

http://www.machinehead.co.uk/images/ibanez-jpg/rg1527-lg.jpg

Sifu Ben · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2006, 02:07:27 PM »

I'd really like a 7 string. The problem with Shecter is they have an exclusive deal with Sound Control, and they only have the C7 blackjack and the Omen 7 (serious cheapo model) , and apparently aren't that interested in ordering for customers.

Muttley · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2006, 02:32:27 PM »

Quote from: Sifu Ben

I'd really like a 7 string. The problem with Shecter is they have an exclusive deal with Sound Control, and they only have the C7 blackjack and the Omen 7 (serious cheapo model) , and apparently aren't that interested in ordering for customers.

If I decide to go ahead and that happens I will phone Schecter directly and explain exactly why I'm having difficulty buying one of their guitars. I'm pretty sure they'd be interested in asking Sound Control exactly why they are turning away potential customers. ;)

Muttley

deg0ey · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2006, 06:52:00 PM »

I had that thought a while back - the "I really want a 7 string" theory...

So, after much deliberation I saw a 7 string Epiphone Les Paul on ebay for £200 and decided I should buy it just for the cool factor. I originally thought 7 strings were a great idea, what with the fact that the 7th string could be ignored when I wanted to use it as a 6 string.

So, £200 and 9 months later and I hardly ever use it. It's just sitting and gathering dust most of the time. One reason is that the pickups are shitee (can't afford BK's), but it's really not as useul as I first thought.

The thing you need to realise is that it's like learning a whole new instrument with the different chord shapes or whatever

maliciousteve · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2006, 07:30:52 PM »

Quote from: deg0ey

I had that thought a while back - the "I really want a 7 string" theory...

So, after much deliberation I saw a 7 string Epiphone Les Paul on ebay for £200 and decided I should buy it just for the cool factor. I originally thought 7 strings were a great idea, what with the fact that the 7th string could be ignored when I wanted to use it as a 6 string.

So, £200 and 9 months later and I hardly ever use it. It's just sitting and gathering dust most of the time. One reason is that the pickups are shitee (can't afford BK's), but it's really not as useul as I first thought.

The thing you need to realise is that it's like learning a whole new instrument with the different chord shapes or whatever

It's really not hard. All you have to do is get used to the intervals on the Low B string and it's just like playing a regular 7 string.

deg0ey · « **Reply #11 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:09:54 PM »

Lol yeah I think I overstated the learning it thing - it's not that difficult, but I never found it as useful as I thought it would be

Maybe it's just me, but all I was trying to say was that Muttley should consider how much he's actually going to use it before spending the cash...

lepersmeesa · « **Reply #12 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:29:50 PM »

I have a 7 string. A RG 7321 with nailbomb in the bridge and a cold sweat in the neck.

I really like 7 strings and would recommend you to try them out. But do try them out before you get one. I wouldnt recommend an Epiphone 7 string as the scale length isnt what you want for the low B.

maliciousteve · « **Reply #13 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:31:17 PM »

Quote from: deg0ey

Lol yeah I think I overstated the learning it thing - it's not that difficult, but I never found it as useful as I thought it would be

Maybe it's just me, but all I was trying to say was that Muttley should consider how much he's actually going to use it before spending the cash...

Sensible idea. I thought i would use it alot, but i just keep using 6 strings so now i'm having trouble trying to sell mine,

deg0ey · « **Reply #14 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:33:45 PM »

Quote from: lepersmeesa

I wouldnt recommend an Epiphone 7 string as the scale length isnt what you want for the low B.

I have to agree with that one - I've got a bass string as my 7th to make up for it