7 string guitars- any recommendations?

[metalmonkey]

The Rusty Cooley 7 string is beautiful, but if the last NAMM was anything to go by, it won't be available for a few months  

true true but you can always import it from the U.S and get it ALOT CHEAPER to

 In theory I could order a US Soltero from the states and make a huge saving, but they still haven't filled all the orders they took for it at the LAST NAMM.

uh the soltero looks so hot.god its mighty hot.

[BloodMountain]

i prefer hardtails....... they are pure sweet lush guitar  :)

i want a Hardtail select (import) in Trans red, then put a Nailbomb (but with a higher output!) in it.

[Dennis]

Well....a Ernie Ball / musicman John Petrucci 7-string is pretty nice!
But also not very cheap...It would be nice if there would be a OLP JPM 7-string, but they don't  :(
But if you are looking in a budget class....why don't find a more expensive guitar second hand?

I was wondering...why does everyone like Ibanez guitars?  :D

[noodleplugerine]

Well, Ibanez are good at everything except Pickups, and coincidentally we're on a Pickup maker's forum :P

[Dennis]

:D  good point maybe  :D

But there are so many brands that are good, and not only Ibanez, but there are soooo many people playing Ibanez...it's the same as driving a Opel / Vauxhall..... no offence though!  

[noodleplugerine]

:D  good point maybe  :D

But there are so many brands that are good, and not only Ibanez, but there are soooo many people playing Ibanez...it's the same as driving a Opel / Vauxhall..... no offence though!  

There are alot of people recommending Ibanez, but honestly, I see very people actually using them.

[Dennis]

Lots of people use them here. And if they don't use one regularly they have one as spare...very well selling guitars here in holland!

I like the Floyds they make; like them better than the original actually...but who needs a floyd when you don't raise the tone  :)

[Manji]

Thanks a lot guys, some really good advice here- also, roughly how much would a new Black Machine B7 cost?  The figure will probably make me clutch my desk in shock and horror, but I still want to know :D

I'm thinking I'll probably go for a Schecter, unless there's an Ibanez seven string which is pretty good quality (and not bolt-on?  Do they make set-neck guitars?) and not too expensive. :D

[gingataff]

Ibanez only make bolt on 7 strings. The J-Custom on page 1 is supposedly for sale in Japan only but some UK dealers do get them (they charge you a lot extra though). Some guys here have bought guitars from Japan via Ishibashi and some of the other big stores who will ship overseas. Expect to pay some duty & tax though.

[Transcend]

if you can find one a LTD M-307 theyre good solid instruments but hard to come across all they need is a pickup change.

the lower end 207 is a bit naff really due to the agathis body but they are a lot easier to come across

[maxingwell]

if you can find one a LTD M-307 theyre good solid instruments but hard to come across all they need is a pickup change.

I've been looking out for an M307 for ages. Its a shame ESP don't make them any more. There are occasionally ones for sale on ss.org or jemsite but you'd have to get them shipped for the US.

[maliciousteve]

http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4565

It's actually going for £650

[Transcend]

if you can find one a LTD M-307 theyre good solid instruments but hard to come across all they need is a pickup change.

I've been looking out for an M307 for ages. Its a shame ESP don't make them any more. There are occasionally ones for sale on ss.org or jemsite but you'd have to get them shipped for the US.

thats exactly where ive seen them what really got to me was about 2 month ago there was one on UK ebay for £350 BIN and i didnt have any money

[Manji]

Also, on a somewhat related topic, how exactly does the Ishibashi webshop work?  There's some really amazing guitars on there for stunning prices, but I can't quite figure out how you order stuff.  All that Japanese. :D

Would someone who's bought from Ishibashi before be willing to PM me some instructions on how you can actually go about ordering stuff from the site?

Thanks!

[LazyNinja]

I speak Japanese so I could help you if you ask nicely Also there are a few people on this forum that have bought from ishibashi check the Edwards thread:
 http://bareknucklepickups.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5200&highlight=edwards