So if I already have a six string Ibanez RG?

[Progbusters]

would a 7 string Ibanez RG sound the same (despite the 7th string)? I've had my RG220B (basswood body, maple neck, rosewood fret, edge trem) since 97 and used a few pickups. The pickups add a little flavor whenever I change them...I have 4 different amps - still sounds the same... But the base tone seems the same - a midhump right in the middle of the mids giving it a slight "honk", weak highs, lows not really resonating, and overall neutral tone.

 

[mnemonic]

For the most part, they're all made from the same type of woods. While no two guitars are really gonna sound exactly the same, it shouldn't be a million miles off.

If you have the chance, try a few different guitars and choose the one that sounds best to you.

 

[WhoThenNow7]

No two guitars are really going to sound the same... and you'd have to find a guitar of the same quality if you want it to sound similar.

 

[9Lives]

It'll be similar. Neck will feel different.

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

It'll be similar. Neck will feel different.

Second. The biggest difference in sound will come from the pickups since most of the other specs are identical.

 

[Progbusters]

cool. I want to get my first 7 string but I don't want it to sound like my RG. I want a different beast. Thanks

 

[Force]

Change the pick ups & mess with the eq on the amp