WhiteShadow
Banned
I never understood alot of the negative thoughts/comments people have towards 7's. All it is, is a guitar with more tonal possibilities than a 6 string guitar. Plain and simple. Its clear, the stigma attached to 7 strings came from the Nu-Metal genre. Specifically Korn. Alot of people equate Korn's simple riffage as a lack of skill, which MUST mean that anyone who uses the 7 string guitar, lacks skill and is only able to play simple riffage. Because, before that, 7 strings werent very well known to the masses and were a pretty exotic idea for most guitarists.
I think the stigma originated directly from ignorance and close minded-ness. Which, the latter of the two is pretty prevalent with alot of guitar players. I think its due to them seeing alot of their "idols" using a 6 string, so they generally feel that anything that differs from that, cant be any better, or else their "idols" would be using them too.
I own some 7's, but i'm gonna be selling all of them but one. I'll always keep at least one 7 around, just for its extra tonal possibilities. But in the end, 7's just arent for everyone as a main guitar, like myself, and it doesnt stem from ignorance or prejudice, it stems from the feel and comfort.
I think the stigma originated directly from ignorance and close minded-ness. Which, the latter of the two is pretty prevalent with alot of guitar players. I think its due to them seeing alot of their "idols" using a 6 string, so they generally feel that anything that differs from that, cant be any better, or else their "idols" would be using them too.
I own some 7's, but i'm gonna be selling all of them but one. I'll always keep at least one 7 around, just for its extra tonal possibilities. But in the end, 7's just arent for everyone as a main guitar, like myself, and it doesnt stem from ignorance or prejudice, it stems from the feel and comfort.