...Alright, so I'm thinkin of getting an accoustic 7-string in the near future because those clean tones coming from my electric, although nice, just aren't cutting it.
Anyway, here's the catch: I'm on a $700-ish budget, so I know that my options are a bit limited.
I already know about the Ibanez AJ307, and while a bit on the expensive side, it does seem nice, though I have a couple of concerns. I'm hoping that some guys that own one here on the forums can help me out. Here's both likes and concerns:
LIKES:
-Cutaway (I need to be able to access higher notes-I'm gonna be doing Al DiMeola-style jazz-fushion shredding on it)
-Pre-amp (so I can direct record it)
CONCERNS:
-I've heard that this thing has an effing HUGE body, and that's how it looks in the pics. Now, I've tried loads of accoustics, and I've never had any problem with stuff like body size but I can't help but feel a little weary since if I buy one, I won't know how it plays until it arrives at my door and I've already paid for it. As I said, I still need to feel comfortable for tighter, faster, more difficult-to-play stuff.
-I read on the internet that the piezo sounds like absolute crap and needs to be changed, which would mean an extra $100 on top of the current price.
-It looks pretty damn ugly
OK. So I was browsing the internet and I found this:
http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2000/Performer-SE-7.html
I like this considerably better than the Ibanez, and there's a possibility it might be a bit cheaper (and have better piezo), but I can't find it being sold on the internet. Is it discontinued? There's no info on the Dean site, either?
And one last question: Are there any other options when it comes to accoustic 7s in my price range?
Thanks for all your help (as usual),
--Nik
Anyway, here's the catch: I'm on a $700-ish budget, so I know that my options are a bit limited.
I already know about the Ibanez AJ307, and while a bit on the expensive side, it does seem nice, though I have a couple of concerns. I'm hoping that some guys that own one here on the forums can help me out. Here's both likes and concerns:
LIKES:
-Cutaway (I need to be able to access higher notes-I'm gonna be doing Al DiMeola-style jazz-fushion shredding on it)
-Pre-amp (so I can direct record it)
CONCERNS:
-I've heard that this thing has an effing HUGE body, and that's how it looks in the pics. Now, I've tried loads of accoustics, and I've never had any problem with stuff like body size but I can't help but feel a little weary since if I buy one, I won't know how it plays until it arrives at my door and I've already paid for it. As I said, I still need to feel comfortable for tighter, faster, more difficult-to-play stuff.
-I read on the internet that the piezo sounds like absolute crap and needs to be changed, which would mean an extra $100 on top of the current price.
-It looks pretty damn ugly
OK. So I was browsing the internet and I found this:
http://news.harmony-central.com/Newp/2000/Performer-SE-7.html
I like this considerably better than the Ibanez, and there's a possibility it might be a bit cheaper (and have better piezo), but I can't find it being sold on the internet. Is it discontinued? There's no info on the Dean site, either?
And one last question: Are there any other options when it comes to accoustic 7s in my price range?
Thanks for all your help (as usual),
--Nik