Seven String Strats and Teles...yep another update

[ohio_eric]

I've noticed even more talk on here about how cool seven string Strats and Teles would be so I thought I would let everyone in on where it all stands.

It stands about where it was last time. But this isn't a bad thing. It hasn't gone backward and USACG is still wanting to push forward. Remember USACG is a small shop and this will take time. But in all honesty we are way ahead of where I expected us to be when I first e-mailed them last summer. Also I just talked to Rob at USACG and he's hopeful after the turn of the year we can start really pushing towards putting these into production. We are very close really. Over the next few weeks I'm going to get a move on putting the final pieces together so we can get this all finalized.

A huge thanks to Scott for designing a great bridge for Telecasters, without it I doubt we could have done anything close to a traditional Tele. Thanks Scott.

So hopefully sometime fairly soon I will have some kind of announcement. I can't make any promises or set any timelines. But it is moving forward and I hope soon we can get some seven string strats and teles.

 

[ibznorange]

freaking awesome. keep it up

 

[ibznorange]

oh by the way, where were things last time?
linkage? quick recap of the status?

 

[ohio_eric]

Right now I have seen the CAD renderings, which sadly I am not allowed to share to protect USACG's work, but they do look quite nice.

They have a basic list of options that will be offered, I can't share that either. Sorry.

Most of what is left is fine tuning it so it comes out really good.

There are some issues with finding pickups for them to use in setting up the sizes for pickup routes, I'm working on that. Also I need to find a pickguard source.

 

[sakeido]

Right now I have seen the CAD renderings, which sadly I am not allowed to share to protect USACG's work, but they do look quite nice.

They have a basic list of options that will be offered, I can't share that either. Sorry.

Most of what is left is fine tuning it so it comes out really good.

There are some issues with finding pickups for them to use in setting up the sizes for pickup routes, I'm working on that. Also I need to find a pickguard source.

A set of 7 string single coils from Seymour Duncan's custom shop is ~$300

Pickups for Strat® - 7-String for Strat® - Seymour Duncan/Basslines

 

[Zepp88]

Thanks for the update man! I really can't wait to see these, my strat gas has gone to extremes...

 

[ibznorange]

you can get a set of riograndes too, or shit, just buy a damn blaze middle. that works for the strat single. dunno about the tele though

 

[Shawn]

Awesome.

 

[technomancer]

BKP's singles are also available for seven strings

 

[ibznorange]

OFFICIALLY?
I've heard that, but never seen it confirmed.
i really ought to get off my ass and shoot tim an email

 

[yevetz]

If it will have the wizard7 neck profile I will hit that

 

[Zepp88]

If it will have the wizard7 neck profile I will hit that

These are supposed to be like Strats

 

[newamerikangospel]

OFFICIALLY?
I've heard that, but never seen it confirmed.
i really ought to get off my ass and shoot tim an email

You email while standing up?

 

[ibznorange]

yes



ok no

 

[eelblack2]

Ill be throwing down for a tele immediately. Many thanks to Scott for solving the bridge issue. Now I gotta get going with SD customshop for the pickups.

 

[FortePenance]

we need to pester EMG about EMGSA7s. The SAs are one of my favourite 6 string single coils.

 

[scott from _actual time_]

yes, Rio Grandes are the only non-custom option, now that Anderson doesn't make their 7-string pickups anymore, and they sound great. Duncan Custom Shop will make 7-string strat single-coils and 7-string Tele bridge and neck pickups.

Also I need to find a pickguard source.

so would you be designing those from scratch, or would USACG design them but need someone else to make them? i'm curious because the exact body shape has a lot to do with how the pickguard should be shaped. what i mean is, the outline of the pickguard won't follow the outline of the body perfectly unless that pickguard was designed for that body shape.

if there are exact universal strat body profiles, that would make designing these pickguards way easier--just use the universal dimensions. but i know for teles, there have been several slight changes to the body over the last 50 years. i designed my tele pickguard by tracing the body profile so the pickguard would follow it exactly. so i'm wondering how these pickguards could be designed to be perfect without having one of the bodies in-hand to copy the outline.

 

[Splees]

OH no, now the tele gas is starting up. I just sold that damn thing. GRRR. This is really great news though. I've been moving away from my other superstrat sevens and playing the fender sixer lately. I've always like teles more though. ahhh decisions.

I know you said you can't discuss the options, specs and design but these are supposed to be fairly true to the designs we all know, right?

 

[technomancer]

yes, Rio Grandes are the only non-custom option, now that Anderson doesn't make their 7-string pickups anymore, and they sound great. Duncan Custom Shop will make 7-string strat single-coils and 7-string Tele bridge and neck pickups.

Bare Knuckle makes seven string versions of their single coil pups as well.

 

[astrocreep]

Can't help but ask... any lefty necks/bodies likely?