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eeone
Bronze Member
Yugoslavia
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 Posted - 01/24/2007 : 20:04:17
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So, what do you think about those? Have you owned played one? Any particular model you like? What about tunings? String gauges?
Me, I have an Ibanez, RG7321 model. I almost completely switched to this guitar from my first six string Ibanez. It has fixed bridge, 24 frets and passive pickups. I keep it in standard tuning (BEADGbe) most of the time. When I play with my band, however, I tune the 7th string down to A (AEADGbe) so I can play barre chords across all 7 strings. It also makes playing unison with bass a bit easier (unforutnately, the bass player in my band doesn't have a 5 string bass).
What I find a bit annoying is finding a balanced set of strings for a seven string. For example, Ernie Ball sets are 10-13-17-26-36-46-56. See the linear growth? Unfortunately, tension on the strings doesn't follow this. This results in tension on 6th and 7th string to be almost 1kg less than on the other strings. In short, low E and low B are floppier and harder to play. Dean Markley 2504C (10-13-17-30-42-52-60) would solve this perfectly, but unfortunately these are unavailable in my country.
So, there you have it. Seven strings rule! 
Cheers! 
EDIT : when will I learn to type? |
Edited by - eeone on 01/24/2007 20:06:43 |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/24/2007 : 21:28:13
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I've got a 7-string but I've never been able to get anywhere with it. It's an Ibanez Universe Uv7Bk. I keep it tuned to A and it's fun to have a go at now and then just for the really deep growl but I've never figured out how to play chords on it so it's limited what I can play.
I'll probably chuck it on Ebay when I run out of space  |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 01/25/2007 : 00:02:10
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ya i think 7-strings were more of a "nu-metal" fad and thats why all the string gauges are weird. it allows nu-metallers to tune down to drop Q tuning
although Rusty Cooley can shred like no other and he usually uses a 7 string i beleive. |
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Stomp98
Bronze Member
Australia
50 Posts |
Posted - 01/25/2007 : 01:52:06
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I don't use a seven string but i've got my normal 6 stringer strung up that way. i took off the high e string and shifted the rest down a notch and added a low B. because of that the tensions are a little messed up at the bridge, but hey, it works for me!
if your playing lots of gutsy bar chords you definitly want your low b string to be in the mid 60's as far as the gauge is concerned. 60 would be the minimum.
i also drop the tuning 2 steps aswell so its A-E-A-D-G-B. |
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eeone
Bronze Member
Yugoslavia
121 Posts |
Posted - 01/27/2007 : 15:08:38
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Originally posted by Stomp98
I don't use a seven string but i've got my normal 6 stringer strung up that way. i took off the high e string and shifted the rest down a notch and added a low B. because of that the tensions are a little messed up at the bridge, but hey, it works for me!
if your playing lots of gutsy bar chords you definitly want your low b string to be in the mid 60's as far as the gauge is concerned. 60 would be the minimum.
i also drop the tuning 2 steps aswell so its A-E-A-D-G-B.
I did that with my six string until I bought a 7. And yes, .60 would be minimum.
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Originally posted by StratoSphereya i think 7-strings were more of a "nu-metal" fad and thats why all the string gauges are weird. it allows nu-metallers to tune down to drop Q tuning.
Actually, it's vice versa. Detuning the strings make them floppy and harder to play. As fas as I am concerned BEADGbe and AEADGbe do the trick. |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
90 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2007 : 12:57:04
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Originally posted by bossarea
I've got a 7-string but I've never been able to get anywhere with it. It's an Ibanez Universe Uv7Bk. I keep it tuned to A and it's fun to have a go at now and then just for the really deep growl but I've never figured out how to play chords on it so it's limited what I can play.
I'll probably chuck it on Ebay when I run out of space
Hey bossarea!!!
What year is your UV7BK? If your still willing to let it go, let me know...im after the 1991 model....known to have more growl to the tone.
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/30/2007 : 13:00:07
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| I'm not really sure how old it is. The only serial number is on the neck plate and it's 000063. It's got the original Edge instead of lo-pro Edge so it's probably one of the earlier versions. |
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eeone
Bronze Member
Yugoslavia
121 Posts |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
90 Posts |
Posted - 02/02/2007 : 09:52:47
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| Thats the one im after bossarea...how do you feel bout parting ways with your universe? |
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DarrinPA
Silver Member
USA
221 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2007 : 06:23:36
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| Anybody seen the new 8 string Ibanez guitars yet? |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2007 : 08:39:48
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Originally posted by Alien DNA
Thats the one im after bossarea...how do you feel bout parting ways with your universe?
I'll pm you with some pictures next week (I'm in Hungary this week). Don't now how much shipping to Australia is likely to cost. |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
90 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2007 : 00:40:53
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Originally posted by bossarea
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Originally posted by Alien DNA
Thats the one im after bossarea...how do you feel bout parting ways with your universe?
I'll pm you with some pictures next week (I'm in Hungary this week). Don't now how much shipping to Australia is likely to cost.
Hey bossarea...still got your UNIVERSE???? ..and yes it has been a while!!! |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
90 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2007 : 00:43:08
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Originally posted by DarrinPA
Anybody seen the new 8 string Ibanez guitars yet?
Damn, those things look brutal....more balls than bingo!!!! Have ya had a chance to try one out?? |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2007 : 15:01:15
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Originally posted by DarrinPA
Anybody seen the new 8 string Ibanez guitars yet?
Its not made by Ibanez, but I am intruiged by Matt Pike's (from High On Fire) 9 string guitar. Its basically a six string, but the 3 high strings are doubled like on a 12 string, or basically its a 12 string with the octave strings for the wound strings taken off... |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 12/30/2007 : 19:38:14
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| My son wants a 7-string & we saw a great deal down at Music6000.. Schecter Omen 7 for $250 which was about $130 off retail. It had been there a while but I didn't see a scratch on her. I'm stupid for not grabbing that puppy but we were buying too many amps at that time & already have 8 guitars in the house. Still, its a great guitar especially at that price. |
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Alien DNA
Bronze Member
Australia
90 Posts |
Posted - 01/01/2008 : 02:28:03
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Originally posted by DeFrag
My son wants a 7-string & we saw a great deal down at Music6000.. Schecter Omen 7 for $250 which was about $130 off retail. It had been there a while but I didn't see a scratch on her. I'm stupid for not grabbing that puppy but we were buying too many amps at that time & already have 8 guitars in the house. Still, its a great guitar especially at that price.
Thats value for money in any language mate! Im not keen on the neck profile but for that money how can ya complain? Keep your eyes out for another, i don't think you'll be disapointed! |
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