jesusrocker316
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Ok I've been wanting a 7-string, Ibanez preferably, for years. (My main influence, stereotypically, is Korn. But I want to write my own music now.) After reading hundreds of reviews, I've come to the assumption that UVs; higher priced ones like S7320, Apex 1 & 2, RG1527; and ones that are discontinued and only available on eBay (7620,7621, 7421, etc) are the ones that I need to get. I really wish I could get a cheap K7 or RG 7620 (Vampire Kiss). But they're discontinued.
Well the higher priced ones are too expensive for my wallet, and I have to be able try a guitar before I buy it. Unfortunately, most of the time you can't try a guitar on eBay before you buy it, unless they have a return policy that you can try it then ship it back (with your own money). But that's not very common.
So, in my opinion, my best bet is the RG7321. A lot of reviews have said it's great for the price, but a lot of them also said that the pickups SUCK!
I think I'd be willing to upgrade pickups. probably Blaze or some other Dimarzio, as long as I wasn't spending TOO much money. any suggestions would be of GREAT help :
I want a good clean sound.
For gain/distortion I want it to sound heavy and crunchy, but not pure low-tone that sounds like thick mud.
I love doing harmonics and pinch harmonics, and I'm all about palm muting.
I don't do a whole lot of soloing, I'm more of a rythm guitar player, but occasionally I like some non-shredding soloing if that makes sense.
I already have a 6-string RG170 that I love even tho it's real cheap. I've had it set up with low action, and I use 11-54 for drop tunings such as Db, C, and B. But I want to try B standard, Drop Bb, Bb Standard, Drop A, A standard. (Would it be possible to do Drop B? Or would tuning up the first 6 strings be too tight?) I'd probably use 11-56 or 58 w/ the 7321.
I've already tried the 7321 locally, and it didn't feel too different from my 6 string, but a little heavier which I really hate. Harder to rock out with a heavier guitar, but it was no Les Paul or a Schecter 7 string baritone. But it felt good. Sounded decent on the amp I was able to use, but it might sound a lot different on MY amp (Crate FXT65).
A bad thing about Ibanez 7 strings- supposedly, according to "tech pros" from guitarcenter and musiciansfriend, they can only fit in the $140 UV1000 case. I'm totally NOT willing to pay that much. But I read on a forum thread that a person was able to fit it in a M100c, which coincidently I own for my 6 string. If anyone can confirm this claim, I would DEARLY appreciate it. (the length of the headstock in particular).
So. If anyone would be kind enough to give some suggestions about the pickups and the Drop B tuning, and confirm the M100c fit (along with the measurement of the headstock), it would help me so so much.
I've spent hours trying to find the answers to these questions. But, like a lot of guys, I'm too stubborn to ask for directions when I'm lost (analogy/metaphor, w/e)
Well the higher priced ones are too expensive for my wallet, and I have to be able try a guitar before I buy it. Unfortunately, most of the time you can't try a guitar on eBay before you buy it, unless they have a return policy that you can try it then ship it back (with your own money). But that's not very common.
So, in my opinion, my best bet is the RG7321. A lot of reviews have said it's great for the price, but a lot of them also said that the pickups SUCK!
I think I'd be willing to upgrade pickups. probably Blaze or some other Dimarzio, as long as I wasn't spending TOO much money. any suggestions would be of GREAT help :
I want a good clean sound.
For gain/distortion I want it to sound heavy and crunchy, but not pure low-tone that sounds like thick mud.
I love doing harmonics and pinch harmonics, and I'm all about palm muting.
I don't do a whole lot of soloing, I'm more of a rythm guitar player, but occasionally I like some non-shredding soloing if that makes sense.
I already have a 6-string RG170 that I love even tho it's real cheap. I've had it set up with low action, and I use 11-54 for drop tunings such as Db, C, and B. But I want to try B standard, Drop Bb, Bb Standard, Drop A, A standard. (Would it be possible to do Drop B? Or would tuning up the first 6 strings be too tight?) I'd probably use 11-56 or 58 w/ the 7321.
I've already tried the 7321 locally, and it didn't feel too different from my 6 string, but a little heavier which I really hate. Harder to rock out with a heavier guitar, but it was no Les Paul or a Schecter 7 string baritone. But it felt good. Sounded decent on the amp I was able to use, but it might sound a lot different on MY amp (Crate FXT65).
A bad thing about Ibanez 7 strings- supposedly, according to "tech pros" from guitarcenter and musiciansfriend, they can only fit in the $140 UV1000 case. I'm totally NOT willing to pay that much. But I read on a forum thread that a person was able to fit it in a M100c, which coincidently I own for my 6 string. If anyone can confirm this claim, I would DEARLY appreciate it. (the length of the headstock in particular).
So. If anyone would be kind enough to give some suggestions about the pickups and the Drop B tuning, and confirm the M100c fit (along with the measurement of the headstock), it would help me so so much.
I've spent hours trying to find the answers to these questions. But, like a lot of guys, I'm too stubborn to ask for directions when I'm lost (analogy/metaphor, w/e)
I played it some, and it hadn't been set up yet so there was a LOT of buzzing. It was already tuned down to ADGCFAD, and according to Ibanez's website, the factory strings on it were 9-54. The result: The A string was more wobbly than a worm. It felt terrible. I'm sure putting higher gauge strings on it would fix the problem. Anyone got suggestions as to the best string gauge solution if I'm wanting to use that ^ tuning, Drop A, and Bb standard? (I've read forums on Ibanez website, and some guys were saying on some dude's post that he needs to use .68 or .70 gauge. That seems extreme to me, and wouldn't that be too thick to fit in the thing-a-ma-jig?)
