Talk to me about 7 stringers...

[Ventura]

Thanks for the pics... I'm leaning towards a fixed bridge. Just personal preference and knowing I hammer the tar outta my guitars when playing hard.

Will keep y'all posted if this minor gas results in anything

Mo

 

[Tone Ranger]

Yep, i would like to keep it but it needs different pups and i don't have the time or cash to do that.

 

[Erock]

Thanks for the pics... I'm leaning towards a fixed bridge. Just personal preference and knowing I hammer the tar outta my guitars when playing hard.

Will keep y'all posted if this minor gas results in anything

Mo

one thing to consider with a 7 string bridge, all of the 7 string tremolo guitars I've played have seemed a lot more stiff than a 6 string trem. The added tension of having that big B string really makes everything feel a bit more stable. I would try one out if you can, it would open up your options if you can deal with it.

 

[Digital Jams]

Thanks for the pics... I'm leaning towards a fixed bridge. Just personal preference and knowing I hammer the tar outta my guitars when playing hard.

Will keep y'all posted if this minor gas results in anything

Mo

one thing to consider with a 7 string bridge, all of the 7 string tremolo guitars I've played have seemed a lot more stiff than a 6 string trem. The added tension of having that big B string really makes everything feel a bit more stable. I would try one out if you can, it would open up your options if you can deal with it.

I agree with this, my 1527 is not as slinky as my 6 strings. They are more stiff and that may bother you if you are a lead player.

 

[Tone Ranger]

Thanks for the pics... I'm leaning towards a fixed bridge. Just personal preference and knowing I hammer the tar outta my guitars when playing hard.

Will keep y'all posted if this minor gas results in anything

Mo

one thing to consider with a 7 string bridge, all of the 7 string tremolo guitars I've played have seemed a lot more stiff than a 6 string trem. The added tension of having that big B string really makes everything feel a bit more stable. I would try one out if you can, it would open up your options if you can deal with it.

I agree. They are considerably stiffer than their 6 string versions. Don't expect to do much "fluttering" on them.

 

[Ventura]

Thanks for the pics... I'm leaning towards a fixed bridge. Just personal preference and knowing I hammer the tar outta my guitars when playing hard.

Will keep y'all posted if this minor gas results in anything

Mo

one thing to consider with a 7 string bridge, all of the 7 string tremolo guitars I've played have seemed a lot more stiff than a 6 string trem. The added tension of having that big B string really makes everything feel a bit more stable. I would try one out if you can, it would open up your options if you can deal with it.

I agree with this, my 1527 is not as slinky as my 6 strings. They are more stiff and that may bother you if you are a lead player.

No, this actually comes as good news. I don't like soft trems, or the effect they have on my playing (whether it be overtones going flat when doing big bends, or my rested hand hammering the system into unnatural vibrato). Seems I best be test driving a few out. But if indeed the 7 guns' trems are way solid, this may be a mega plus

Thanks... I plan on being near a few shops next week that carry both ESP and Ibby, I'll test a few out and see. I also kinda dig the Gibby V 7 string, but not knowing for sure if this is a route I wanna take, I'd prefer to buy a beater and get to know it a bit before dropping coin on fleating moment

Mo

 

[Fenderoid]

How about this one

http://www.blackmachine.net/b7.htm

 

[technomancer]

How about this one

http://www.blackmachine.net/b7.htm

Probably a bit out of his price range given last I looked those were IIRC $5000+... also Doug isn't accepting orders...

 

[SwampDonkey]

I've owned a few 7 stringers, including a couple Ibanez Universe, and the only one left in my arsenal is my Loomis sig. Schecter makes nice stuff, and the tone and feel of the Loomis are on par with some much more expensive guitars I have bought and sold over the years. I would like to trade out my OFR version for a string through however... just a preference.

The only other (production) 7 string I would consider these days is the Petrucci MM BFR. Sick fucking axe, and IMO worth every penny. I've played 3 of them and they are very consistent in quality and sound from what I have experienced.

 

[Ventura]

Alright Cats...

I did some poking around and a couple of my peeps in the guitar biz can hook me up with an EBMM 7 string for pretty cheap. In re-reading this thread, there seems to be some serious love for EBMMs in this varietal. Can anyone out there lend me some facts as to what makes the EBMM so desirable?

Just wondering. I see a lot of Ibbys for $500 give or take, Shecters, the ESP is out there but I'm so not diggin' the actives, so that's out - anyway, anyone out there with the EBMM, please chime in as to what it is you dig so much

Thanks RT!!
Mo

 

[Code001]

The necks are great, fretwork is top notch and they're usually fairly resonant sounding. They also have some real nice pickups installed in them. Did you see my post, BTW? You can convert them to passives without too much extra work.

 

[Ventura]

The necks are great, fretwork is top notch and they're usually fairly resonant sounding. They also have some real nice pickups installed in them. Did you see my post, BTW? You can convert them to passives without too much extra work.

Yes, I certainly did see your post, followed the links to see what seemed to be a fairly straight up conversion process, and damn fine looking to boot

It's an option, and one I may end up going the way of just knowing that I love my current ESPs as they feel great, fit great, play spectacularly, sound f*ckin' mint and the level of finish and construction seems top notch. But oddly enough, I spoke to a few of my buds in the biz and they're able to get me a new EBMM Petrucci 7 for less than an ESP

I'll have to just play my cards as they're dealt - but thanks man, ya, the information is greatly appreciated and the links to the conversion were super helpful.

Mega props
Mo

 

[Code001]

FWIW, the trems on the EBMM JP7s, while being some of the nicest trems out there, tend to be a bit "spongier" than the Ibanez Edge Pro. Just something to keep in mind if you prefer those stiff trems. Personally, I love those bridges.

 

[Ventura]

FWIW, the trems on the EBMM JP7s, while being some of the nicest trems out there, tend to be a bit "spongier" than the Ibanez Edge Pro. Just something to keep in mind if you prefer those stiff trems. Personally, I love those bridges.

Which ones, the EBMMs or the Ibbys??

Cheers
Mo

 

[killertone]

I played a 6 string EBMM JP model that was one of the nest playing guitars I have ever played. It sounded terrible plugged in though. Just totally lifeless. This was a long time ago though, about 5 pickup versions or so. I am sure they sound better now.

Never played a 7 version. A couple guys on the sevenstring forum have had problems with them right off the bat though. Both were QC issues.

 

[Ventura]

I played a 6 string EBMM JP model that was one of the nest playing guitars I have ever played. It sounded terrible plugged in though. Just totally lifeless. This was a long time ago though, about 5 pickup versions or so. I am sure they sound better now.

Never played a 7 version. A couple guys on the sevenstring forum have had problems with them right off the bat though. Both were QC issues.

Thanks for that!!

 

[Code001]

FWIW, the trems on the EBMM JP7s, while being some of the nicest trems out there, tend to be a bit "spongier" than the Ibanez Edge Pro. Just something to keep in mind if you prefer those stiff trems. Personally, I love those bridges.

Which ones, the EBMMs or the Ibbys??

Cheers
Mo

The EBMM has my favorite non-locking bridge. In the 7 string variety, my favorite is the Lo Pro 7. In the 6 string, it's a toss up between an OFR, Gotoh and Lo Pro/Edge 7.

 

[eaeolian]

Check this out:

http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sevens ... ckups.html

And where to buy it (seven string is the 35, so this is the correct link

http://www.guitarjonesusa.com/catalog/s ... how_detail

From personal experience:

1.) That's the wrong cover. The 35 cover is too big.
2.) Don't waste your time - the covers are too thick and the PU will be 7 miles from the strings. Unless you're using an Invader or M7, you won't get any output.

The real solution is these:

http://www.fretsonthenet.com/Pickup_Rin ... n_IR_Rings

However, until you get them, simply bend the tabs in on your PUs and surface mount them. That's what I did on my Jackson SLAT3-7 - since I hate EMGs, as well.

If you're considering the NT-7, at least take a swing at the SLAT3-7. No ebony and has a Floyd, but more or less the same guitar for less $$$. Mine is outstanding.

 

[eaeolian]

Alright Cats...

I did some poking around and a couple of my peeps in the guitar biz can hook me up with an EBMM 7 string for pretty cheap. In re-reading this thread, there seems to be some serious love for EBMMs in this varietal. Can anyone out there lend me some facts as to what makes the EBMM so desirable?

They're an actual pro-quality guitar, as opposed to the mid-range quality most 7s have? I mean, I don't really like basswood much, and I even liked the standard JP7. Very well-made guitar with good tone, albeit not exactly what I was looking for.

 

[the4thlast1]

I know its been said already but I also think 25.5 scale is the way to go unless you are tuning really low....Extended scales sound pretty good on the low strings but the highs suffer IMO,, gives a brighter , thinner and snappier tone. If you dont play lead at all than you might not mind it but I would just stick with 25.5.

ibanez 7s are great mid priced guitars... Ive had a few 7620s over the ears that were all good..Also have a Jcustom that was great if you wanted to spen more but at that price point I would look for a custom build. Maybe KxK, Bernie Rico, Guerilla, Stinnet, etc