Drew
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Every band I've ever played in was the ebst to use 7's, foo!
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Vince
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The Dark Wolf said:Just the best
Let's not go down that road, shall we?
I think the Korn sucks/rules debate is this decade's metal argument. Last decade's metal argument was the Metallica sucks/rules debate. Metallica seemingly knew about the debate and was nice enough to clear that all up for us on their last 3 albums
Dylan7620
that guy
desertdweller said:Metallica seemingly knew about the debate and was nice enough to clear that all up for us on their last 3 albums
ROTF lol............. meh... its funny cuz its true
Drew said:
That is one attractive 7-string. Not to mention how it'll sound live.
The Dark Wolf
Contributor
desertdweller said:Let's not go down that road, shall we?
I knew that'd cause some comment
And Drew...
Drew said:
Take it easy on them beers, bro. I'm worried about ya
Drew
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hey, that was the product of a LONG day at the office. Stone cold sober, bro, more's the pity.
Most non musicians (damn civilians) don't notice. A few wannabee guitar players or huge fans of Vai or Petrucci have noticed and think it's cool. I think they though I played better than I can as soon as the realized I play seven.
For the musicians I've encountered, those that didn't know me, it's split equally into two camps. They either assume I am a monster player and need seven strings or that I suck ass and only chug along on the low B all night long. Those that know me can't picture me without one. It's just part of my guitar geek / rocker / deviant personality.
The biggest impact has come to the bassists I've worked with. I kid you not, every bass player I've spent more than a few months working with has gone out and got at least a five string bass. The last guy went out and had to get a six string. He knew that some people used them but didn't understand the applications. He thought they were overkill until he hung out with me long enough to see that the extended ranges can be used musically and subtly.
For the musicians I've encountered, those that didn't know me, it's split equally into two camps. They either assume I am a monster player and need seven strings or that I suck ass and only chug along on the low B all night long. Those that know me can't picture me without one. It's just part of my guitar geek / rocker / deviant personality.
The biggest impact has come to the bassists I've worked with. I kid you not, every bass player I've spent more than a few months working with has gone out and got at least a five string bass. The last guy went out and had to get a six string. He knew that some people used them but didn't understand the applications. He thought they were overkill until he hung out with me long enough to see that the extended ranges can be used musically and subtly.
Christopher said:
Wait, you ENCOURAGED this?
Bass players should be seen, and only heard when the kick drum's being hit, dammit!
eaeolian said:Wait, you ENCOURAGED this?
Bass players should be seen, and only heard when the kick drum's being hit, dammit!
Actually this guy is the perfect model for how all bass players should be. He is tastey, subtle, and knows exactly when to hold back and when to explode. On a ballad for my buddie's blues CD I even encouraged him to do a fretless bass solo!
The funny/sad part is that part of my technique has come from trying to play clearly so that our bassist can see what notes I'm hitting lol At least when we're first writing the song.darren said:
KillMAH
Mr. Fumblefingers
desertdweller said:
No kidding, Vince. Real bands (no offense to Korn fans)
can shred the hell out of some 7's. How bout some Unearth? Technique and guts. If that's the kind of playing I'm associated with for picking up a 7 string, then I'll be happy. Now all I need to do is practice 10 times more so that I can play it like that once I pick it up. 
Chris D
Fiddich or Morangie???
I ended up having to get a 7-string guitar after I played a 5-string bass for ages...
Before that I used to tune down my 6s for deathmetal, then I played bass in a band doing stuff that was a cross between Primus & early ZZTop, on a 5s which got my head around the lowB thing...
When I got back into guitar again I really missed that extra range so I got into 7s, though I still like my old strat for playing blues.
As far as attitudes/reactions go I agree with the previous posts, it's split between:
A:cool, a 7string!
B:You must play gnUmetal
C:I'm a snob, guitars should only have 6 strings you weirdo.
Anyway who cares ! Just play the thing!!!
Before that I used to tune down my 6s for deathmetal, then I played bass in a band doing stuff that was a cross between Primus & early ZZTop, on a 5s which got my head around the lowB thing...
When I got back into guitar again I really missed that extra range so I got into 7s, though I still like my old strat for playing blues.
As far as attitudes/reactions go I agree with the previous posts, it's split between:
A:cool, a 7string!
B:You must play gnUmetal
C:I'm a snob, guitars should only have 6 strings you weirdo.
Anyway who cares ! Just play the thing!!!
olsta
Well-Known Member
They say "cool man!"
When the guitar it's unplugged, I hear things like "oh, god that must sound brutal..."
Then, I crank distortion and volume all the way up and blast a crunchy muted riff un the B string... the typical reaction is "woah... it rocks!"
Then, I crank distortion and volume all the way up and blast a crunchy muted riff un the B string... the typical reaction is "woah... it rocks!"
Drew
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Beelzebloke said:
good point- most naysayers shut up after I start playing.
when i got my 7620 set-up, the guys around were in awe of it. 1) the fact aside from two small dings it's new looking 2) the dual EMG's 3) and i quote "this is the real deal, not like that overpriced piece of garbage K7"
With me the reaction is: " Why the fuck are you adding another string when you can't even play the other six?"
swickenhofer
Member
i was reading on another music forum (which i wont mention)
and this dude was all like "a guitar cant have an odd number of strings because it throws off the balance."
every time that i used to play my dean avalanche7(gone) on gigs, everyone would be like," WTF is wrong with you?"
and this dude was all like "a guitar cant have an odd number of strings because it throws off the balance."
every time that i used to play my dean avalanche7(gone) on gigs, everyone would be like," WTF is wrong with you?"
