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thefireball View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 02:00 AM
Nov 28 2010, 02:00 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	I walked into a guitar shop today and tried out an 8 string Ibanez Guitar. It was cool, but it was a MONSTER!!! And the lowest string was way too low for me. I'll definitely go for a 7 string instead. I think it will suit my needs better. Here's a video I made back in June when I first played a 7 string. I dunno, what 7 string guitar should I get? Ibanez, LTD/ESP...?? What is your experience? And on a side note, I put a poll in just for fun. I figure the count will be 6 outnumbering all. I think I will vote 7, since I have a taste of what if feels like. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 02:22 AM
Nov 28 2010, 02:22 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	Depends on what sounds you want to achieve, how much money you can spend an which shape you prefer... I got a J. Custom Ibanez 7 String RG and it's an incredible guitar but it's also hard to get one and they are pretty expensive. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 02:38 AM
Nov 28 2010, 02:38 AM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	Any Ibanez, Dean, Or Schecter 7 strings are built extremely well and sound amazing, I own an Ibanez and Dean one and its hard to choose between the two. ESP Never felt too good to me, but its all personal preference. As for an 8 string, I played the Ibanez 8 string when it came out, and I thought it was awesome. Surprisingly comfortable, size didn't interfere too much when you played in the classical position. Practically though, I wouldn't know what to do with an 8 string, other than play Meshuggah songs You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

thefireball View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 03:36 AM
Nov 28 2010, 03:36 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	I think I'd like to stay under 1000 USD if I could. I like the soloist shape as well. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 04:08 AM
Nov 28 2010, 04:08 AM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...&iscached=N First 6 are under $1000, and all of them are excellent guitars. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

thefireball View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 04:20 AM
Nov 28 2010, 04:20 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	Cool!! You know, that first one looks like the one I saw today. That guy bought it though. I might just have the shop order one and then I can try it out...if I like it...i'll buy!! But it will be a while. I'm still saving. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 02:02 PM
Nov 28 2010, 02:02 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	To me 8 String guitars are pretty much useless bull**... The lowest string is tuned to F# which is the same tone second fret on a bass guitar! The tuning is way to low to get a defined tone out of the guitar. The only bands that are capable of somehow utilising this low string are Animals as Leaders and Meshuggah - and they have to rely on modeling amps (axe Fx and Line 6 amps) because real tube amps would only produce mudd with string gauges of 10-80 or above... And even with meshuggah or Tosin Abasi the lowest string isn't really used as traditional guitar string but more as a percussion instrument for low tones that you can pedal off onto the higher strings. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR** Custom Audio Electronics Booster

thefireball View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 04:26 PM
Nov 28 2010, 04:26 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 4.537 Joined: 9-March 10 From: United States, Arkansas	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Nov 28 2010, 07:02 AM) To me 8 String guitars are pretty much useless bull**... The lowest string is tuned to F# which is the same tone second fret on a bass guitar! The tuning is way to low to get a defined tone out of the guitar. The only bands that are capable of somehow utilising this low string are Animals as Leaders and Meshuggah - and they have to rely on modeling amps (axe Fx and Line 6 amps) because real tube amps would only produce mudd with string gauges of 10-80 or above... And even with meshuggah or Tosin Abasi the lowest string isn't really used as traditional guitar string but more as a percussion instrument for low tones that you can pedal off onto the higher strings. That's what I was thinking... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- YouTube - A Place For Melodic Guitarists Instagram - Behind the Music Analyzed Within - My Christian Metal Band**

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Nov 28 2010, 06:13 PM
Nov 28 2010, 06:13 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I would like to use a 7 string guitar, but 6 strings is enough for me. If you can't do it on 6 of them, 7th won't do good. I tend to break strings tho, and can finish gigs on 5 of them no problem. So with 7 string, I would end up with 6, which is not that bad too You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Daniel Realpe View Member Profile	Nov 29 2010, 12:45 AM
Nov 29 2010, 12:45 AM	Instructor Posts: 5.655 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Bogota	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Nov 28 2010, 03:02 PM) To me 8 String guitars are pretty much useless bull****... The lowest string is tuned to F# which is the same tone second fret on a bass guitar! The tuning is way to low to get a defined tone out of the guitar. The only bands that are capable of somehow utilising this low string are Animals as Leaders and Meshuggah - and they have to rely on modeling amps (axe Fx and Line 6 amps) because real tube amps would only produce mudd with string gauges of 10-80 or above... And even with meshuggah or Tosin Abasi the lowest string isn't really used as traditional guitar string but more as a percussion instrument for low tones that you can pedal off onto the higher strings. I support your opinion Zakk, very well put You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Visit my: INSTRUCTOR PROFILE "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

del-4fr53e3 View Member Profile	Nov 29 2010, 01:00 AM
Nov 29 2010, 01:00 AM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 1.940 Joined: 18-January 09	I dont see how an 8 string is useless. Whatever creates the sound youre after! And more options, the more options After buying two 7 strings, I definitely prefer those. 6 strings seem so... fragile and small now. I like the wideness of the 7 string. I do want to try a 8 string or a 9 string (EADEADGBe.)though You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Sollesnes: Nov 29 2010, 01:01 AM

Nielzsz View Member Profile	Nov 29 2010, 10:54 AM
Nov 29 2010, 10:54 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 163 Joined: 15-September 10 From: Netherlands	QUOTE (Sollesnes @ Nov 29 2010, 01:00 AM) I dont see how an 8 string is useless. Whatever creates the sound youre after! And more options, the more options After buying two 7 strings, I definitely prefer those. 6 strings seem so... fragile and small now. I like the wideness of the 7 string. I do want to try a 8 string or a 9 string (EADEADGBe.)though haha a 9 string.. if those things get more strings, you'll have to play on it like a piano ( or the strings are set up as a 12 string ) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

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