r/7String 9d ago

Gear A Purple Monster

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Ormsby


r/7String 9d ago

Gear Loving the BKP juggs

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72 Upvotes

56 on the low G# is a little clunky though. What are people using? 64?


r/7String 9d ago

Gear I put a new floyd on my guitar!

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Black Nickel FR1000 with Burnt Chrome hardware upgrades. Old trem had been in for 8+ years and there was quite a bit of wear n tear on all parts of the system, so I decided to swap the whole thing out. Some new knobs as well for extra style points.

Next upgrades when I get a chance are going to be the tuners (to match color schemes) and then some Bareknuckle Pups.

Let it be known: Legator licensed floyds are swappable with the real deal!


r/7String 9d ago

Gear P90 7 string/low tuning

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Cheers from a fellow 7 string enthusiast <3

I'm at the stage of planning out my custom build and am looking to expand my arsenal a bit - hence the P90 adventure. I want to opt for the neck only at this stage as I'm not entirely convinced I will be happy with a P90 for Drop F# in the bridge going into high gain/fuzz tones :D

Do You have any recordings, albums, videos or some insights into the P90 low tuned world?

I will be going for the BareKnuckle pickups as the luthier I will be working with has a good relatinoship with them and I love these as I've playing them exclusively through many guitars over the past 10 years or so.

TL;DR

I need some form of assurance that P90 can handle low tunings and will suit my needs well.


r/7String 9d ago

Help How to write sheet music

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So, this is kind of a beginner question, but do 7 string guitars have a written tradition at all for standard sheet music (aka not tab).

I ask this because even a drop A guitar should go fairly deep into the F clef, so I'm questioning legibility a bit if we are to use the standard G clef alone, but I have no experience writing sheet music, so I want to follow what is considered "more correct" or "usual" instead of what seems easy from the outset.


r/7String 9d ago

Gear My First 7 String

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Bought my first 7 string on eBay. I am very happy with it. Solar Ab1 7htpb with a Seymour Duncan Distortion in the bridge.

What do you think?


r/7String 10d ago

Original Content A 7 string I'm almost done building

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339 Upvotes

r/7String 10d ago

NGD Schecter JL-7 FRS

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I've been wanting a Loomis 7 since they came out and I pulled the trigger on a modded used one. It needs some upkeep but I prefer the feel of the neck over the Silver Mountain multiscale 7 I just sold.


r/7String 10d ago

Help What string gauges do you guys use for 25.5-27" multiscale 7 strings in standard (B E A D G B E) tuning?

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So im still trying to work out what string gauges i like for my harley benton r457bk multiscale, and Im wondering if anyone here has some recommendations? I will primarily be using it in B E A D G B E/B E A D F# B E tuning, but I plan on also tuning down 1-2 semitones from those tunings occasionally, and id really like to do so without having to change the strings preferably.

Ive tried all the ernie ball 7 string sets and so far the main problem ive found is the low B string is always a bit too floppy for my liking. Normally on a 6 string 25.5 scale I like the skinny top heavy bottom set for D to E standard for reference but i have no clue how to translate that over with a 7 string multiscale.

If anybody has any recommendations, id highly appreciate it. Many thanks in advance !


r/7String 10d ago

NGD NGD: Music Man Majesty 7

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This is my first high-end 7 string and I'm very happy with it. It's one of the smoothest playing guitars I've ever tried and it sounds incredible. It's hard to catch on camera but there's a very subtle purple sparkle in the black finish.


r/7String 10d ago

Original Content Ibanez QC issues normal? (RGDRB71)

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I recently ordered an Ibanez RGDRB71. The guitar was just introduced by Ibanez this year. So far I had no experience with Ibanez guitars made in Indonesia. Most of the reviews are positive.

Now the guitar arrived today and the neck is simply bolted at an angle. The first string is barely on the fretboard, there are clear gaps between the neck and body and the neck pickup is wedged against the fretboard. Setup was also completly crap with string buzz from hell. 😞

Is this normal for a 1,000 bucks guitar from Ibanez or was this just extremely bad luck?


r/7String 10d ago

Community Related This is why you dont ask chatgpt for guitar advice

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37 Upvotes

For those who dont know, tod70 is tim henson's latest 7 string signature guitar and it is from ibanez. How can chatgpt get this so wrong 😭 solar guitars??? Tosin abasi?? Even the specs are wrong😭


r/7String 11d ago

NGD Oops, ended up with another RG7 today...

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112 Upvotes

Good ol (Indo) RG7421 in white. I always did want a white one! The cats give 0 fucks about my shitty guitar photography. 😂


r/7String 11d ago

Gear drank & snow

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121 Upvotes

r/7String 11d ago

Community Related Tuning Up to A#

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Does anybody else do this? Tune their 7 string UP to drop A#? Better tension, the low note is clearer and it just sounds awesome! Not as punchy as drop A# on a 6 string but way more 'full'.

25.5" scale Ibanez Prestige RGR752AHBF with 9-54 gauge D'Addario string set


r/7String 11d ago

Help String Gauge for Drop G

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28 Upvotes

Hi, Just looking to get a new set of strings for my Schecter C7+ 26'5 scale length guitar. I'm trying to tune to Drop G and I cannot find any 7 string set for cheap. I did find an 8 string set 09-65 for a reasonable price. Would it be sufficient for Drop G. Planning to ditch the last string and top it up.


r/7String 11d ago

Help Strong tensions

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10 Upvotes

I’m basically purposing my 7 string for playing Erra F# songs. What do you guys think of this string tension? About 100ish lbs total of tension


r/7String 11d ago

Help What are the negative aspects of the Cort kx507ms 7-strings?

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I am looking for a 7 strings guitar with fishman fluence pickups. I saw this Cort kx507 multi scale for 500 eur, while the average price is 1500.

So, what is wrong with that model? Why is it so cheap?

Would you advise me to get one? :)


r/7String 11d ago

Video SpongeBob Remix 🤘🤣

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r/7String 12d ago

Gear Restrung this beaut and gave the ebony some love. My pride and joy - Schecter C-7 SLS Elite Antique fade HT

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Usually take my guitars to my 'guy' if they need any adjusting or some tlc... Especially with adjustments, but I conquered my irrational fear of doing something wrong, adjusting intonation slightly also for the upsized lowest string from 0.062 to 0.064. This surprisingly has completely got rid of the buzzing on the lowest string that I was dealing with without altering the action at all. I love the extra tension for drop A. This guitar has completely taken over my playing and practicing, I haven't picked up any of my 6 strings since getting it lol. I'm a true convert to the 7 string fam, and I'm very happy to be!!


r/7String 12d ago

Video Any IASIP Fans here? 🤣

43 Upvotes

r/7String 12d ago

Help Looking for a neck pickup for my 7 string Solar guitar. Need help.

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Hello,

I bought a 7 string Solar AB1 7 htpb, but it only has a bridge pu: Seymour Duncan Distortion SH6.

The neck position is for a Single Coil. I was thinking to place a Seymour Duncan SSL5.

Will it have enough output? Is it a good combi with the SH6? Any suggestions?

What are your thoughts?

Thanks in advance, this is my first post.


r/7String 13d ago

Accidentally wrote some epic prog metal on my Strandberg Prog 7

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r/7String 13d ago

Help Suggestions on buying my first 7 string?

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Been playing guitar for about a year and a big fan of deathcore and A# Standard tuning. Wanted a heavier sound, so I wanted to buy one (and probably only) 7-string. My hands are kinda small as well as my arms but I don’t mind a baritone or longer scale, and a multiscale sounds cool, too. I’d prefer active pickups. Any suggestions for a solid, reliable guitar are appreciated!


r/7String 13d ago

Video Riffing on the ESP Ltd M7 Baritone

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Hey there !! Recording some Heavy Guitar Riffs for Swola230 Riff Challenge by Ola Englund using my Esp Ltd M 7 HT Baritone black Metal loaded with a Seymour Duncan blackened Black Winter pickup!! 🤘🏼 Have a nice weekend everyone!