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  1. Z

    Skip 7 string? Bad Idea?

    Okay, so right now I only have a six string. I have been planning on getting a 7 string for awhile now but I have recently been thinking of just skipping 7 and going straight to 8. I played bass for 4 years before I started playing guitar so I've done a two string jump before and it wasn't too...
  2. TheDjentlman

    Solace (Misery Signals' Vocalist solo project)

    Karl Schubach's Solace full length album! by Karl Schubach — Kickstarter This seems pretty awesome, sounds like a ton of good riffage! I'm so happy this thing got funded.
  3. A

    Fret Buzz

    Hi, I have an Ibanez S7420 (the one made in Japan in 2000) and I have terrible string buzz on my 7th string (tuned to G#) which is making the string almost dead sounding and unplayable. I have tried everything I can think of to get rid of it: raising the action (no matter how high I put it, the...
  4. B

    When did you first learn how to sweep pick?

    When did you first learn how to sweep pick? I have been playing guitar for about 6 years and I just started learning to sweep pick about a week ago. I'm progressing fairly well so far (though I've mostly just been practicing major arpeggios) and I was just wondering how late in the game I'm...
  5. Facebones

    My First (FULL) Scallop!

    Alright, in my quest to (perhaps) scallop my 7 string, I wanted to be absolutely sure that I wouldn't regret it later. SO... I'm scalloping my 6 string First Act guitar. No one's gonna care about that POS.. Anyways.. I have already scalloped the first half because I wanted to know if I even...
  6. S

    LTD H-307

    Apparently no one reads any more - Classifieds are for contributing members only.
  7. 7420

    String question.

    Hi everybody, i'm new to this forum and i have a question about string gauge. I play an Ibanez RG7420 and I am wondering what it will take to get a really thick string (maybe a .70?) to intonate/work properly for the 7th string. Will i have to modify the tuner slightly for it to fit etc. ...
  8. Pendant

    EBMM JP7 MD

    Gear/Guitar Wanted: EBMM John Petrucci 7 Mystic Dream, preferrably (but not necessarily) loaded Additional Accessories (hardshell case etc): Hardshell appreciated Your Location (City,State or City,Country): Zurich, Switzerland International OK?: Yes Contact Info (No Phone #s): PM or post in...
  9. P

    Wood type(s)

    Okay so I am looking around and 8-string guitars and someone mentioned Blackmachine, so I checked them out and stumbled upon this beauty: blackmachine F8 Now while I don't believe I can afford such a guitar I, I'd like to know what kind of timber is used on the fretboard and body top. The...
  10. huhngott

    An Eight String Guitar (Europe)

    Gear/Guitar Wanted: any 8 string guitar Additional Accessories (hardshell case etc): possibly yes, i want one, its safer. Your Location (City,State or City,Country): leiria, portugal International OK?: more like european Contact Info (No Phone #s): bliz32@gmail.com References Required (eBay or...
  11. huhngott

    Closed - Read the Classifieds Rules

    http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/guitars-sale-trade-wanted/73974-new-classified-rules-must-read.html
  12. D

    Matt Raines 7 String Acoustic

    Hi, new to the forums. I am looking into a 7 string acoustic for some really just extended range clean stuff, nothing to jazzy or thrashy. I was just wondering if anyone has dealt with Matt Raines before and what they thought of the guitars. His $550 crossroads acoustic sure beats finding a 7...
  13. AlphaSenate

    Thoughts Please!

    What can be done to make this seriously rock? Other than the obvious of sticking the guitars in drop A! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8045488/FIFO%20Beast.m4a Any ideas are welcome, we are new to this whole thing so insults are cool, as long as they are fecking hilarious. Cheers
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  14. C

    Input jack bit keeps coming off please help!!!

    Hi. The input bit on my electric guitar (the part that is held in with two screws) keeps coming off. The screws don't really screw in any more. They just sort of go in and out, if you know what I mean. The guitar still works fine its just that damn thing keeps coming off D: . Sorry If I'm being...
  15. C

    Can people tell me of bands that use A# Standard tuning please?

    Hi. Just tuned my six string to A# but don't really know any bands that use the tuning apart from Cannibal corpse on some songs. If you could reccomend few It would be greatly appreciated.
  16. JEngelking

    First Seven String- Douglas SR-370

    Merry Christmas! New to this forum :yesway: I have recently received my first seven string, a Douglas SR370. I've had my eye on it for a while, but finally took the plunge and got one, after reading many a mixed review online. I'd like to try and make a rather brief but in-depth review of it...
  17. gr8Har V

    Yet another string guage thread

    I have a 25.5" scale on my 7 string (has a floyd rose with a blocked bridge, if it matters) and I have a .060 at my 7th string. I find it's tightness is perfect for me at C, half step up from standard. it also goes to drop Bb perfectly so i can play an open Bb 5th chord without it sounding like...
  18. HexaneLake

    WTB 8,7, and 6 String Neck

    Hey new to the forums, gettin ready to build my first solid body electric guitar and ive decided to skip making the neck as of now. Im looking to buy a 8,7, or 6 string guitar neck, preferably ebony, rosewood, or composite with no inlays, but im open for any offer. Ill be posting a thread that...
  19. S

    Looking to get a new 5 string...

    currently, I own a LTD B-155. it was in my price range and i was fairly new to bass when i got it. I'd like to get another 5 string, but not sure what bass would be the best. I play mostly metal. I'm currently looking at a few schecters. most I want to spend is around 800.
  20. apixx

    Carbon fiber neck rods for 8 string needed?

    Hey there! Since I'm about to built an 8 string guitar (similar to the RG2228) I'd like to know if it is needed to install 2 carbon fiber neck rods. It's going to be a 27" scale with 1 truss rod. If I need them... what dimensions should the be? thank you! Chris


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