Recording with 7 string

[MetalBuddah]

So here is the deal. In January, my band is recording for our mini-ep. It will have 3 songs and will be free once we are all done with recording. I will post links in a thread when it releases. If you want to check us out here is a link (I am not featured there yet, I am the new guitarist)

But on the more important note, all of the new music so far is written for 6 string guitar in drop c. I was thinking about playing my 7 in GCGCFAD to give some extra low end to the music. I would do this by doubling the chugs and power chords with the low G. Do you guys think this would clash and not sound good or would it be alright? I can always use my 6 string and record with that, but I really want to start using the 7 with the band.

 

[suicidalllama]

Seems like a sound idea but it may make it undefined. You may as well give it a try but I'd do it first in band practice and see how it goes.

 

[kslight]

In my experience as an engineer I'd be careful about clashing your notes with the bass otherwise your mix will be mush in the bottom end.

 

[Zahs]

In my experience as an engineer I'd be careful about clashing your notes with the bass otherwise your mix will be mush in the bottom end.

^ this

 

[MetalBuddah]

thanks for the responses. I was practicing with the 7 a lot and it wasn't feeling right for the songs, so I will record with the 6. But the good news is....my other guitarist is getting interested in 7s

 

[MajorJohnson931]

So here is the deal. In January, my band is recording for our mini-ep. It will have 3 songs and will be free once we are all done with recording. I will post links in a thread when it releases. If you want to check us out here is a link (I am not featured there yet, I am the new guitarist)

But on the more important note, all of the new music so far is written for 6 string guitar in drop c. I was thinking about playing my 7 in GCGCFAD to give some extra low end to the music. I would do this by doubling the chugs and power chords with the low G. Do you guys think this would clash and not sound good or would it be alright? I can always use my 6 string and record with that, but I really want to start using the 7 with the band.

i can't answer your question, but i really like your guys' music reminds me of 36 crazyfists

 

[MetalBuddah]

i can't answer your question, but i really like your guys' music reminds me of 36 crazyfists

thanks man! our new stuff is a bit less melodic, but it is nice and heavy. Just wait till the beginning of February!