So Synyster Gates from Ax7 Has a prototype 8 string

[lewstherin006]

Dont know how I feel about this.

EDIT: so i miss read and it looks like this one is actually for sale, so im guessing he had it and didnt like it?

 

[Zinter]

Can't even recall seeing him with a 7 when I was really into a7x haha, does he play ERGs or is this just a branding thing? Either way its a sign of the times

 

[lewstherin006]

Can't even recall seeing him with a 7 when I was really into a7x haha, does he play ERGs or is this just a branding thing? Either way its a sign of the times

I think he just got this for his own use. The dude is actually a good guitar player minus the stuff his band does. I dont think he has even had a sig 7.

 

[Emperor Guillotine]

He has never had or used a 7. He is just doing this to be trendy as f*ck and to try to seem relevant while he continues to play nothing but GNR and Metallica ripoff riffs.

 

[asher]

8 string floyd, ah?

 

[GunpointMetal]

That paint job and inlay work makes me embarrassed for my A8.

 

[neurosis]

Maybe Schecter gave it to him as a gift and he thought to himself... nah.

Or maybe he asked for it and found no use for it.

It looks kinda cool, despite the gaudy inlay work IMO.

Now... why a Floyd?

 

[Randy]

8-string Invaders... no thanks.

 

[canuck brian]

He has never had or used a 7. He is just doing this to be trendy as f*ck and to try to seem relevant while he continues to play nothing but GNR and Metallica ripoff riffs.

Or he just wanted an 8 string?

 

[asher]

Or he just wanted an 8 string?

Clearly, that's unpossible.

 

[J-Fender7]

Schecter just posted on their instagram that this is a 2016 prototype. This might be interesting if he starts using 8's. After the trainwreck that HTTK was, they need something fresh.

 

[Bearitone]

What if A7x wants to go Djent?
Maybe they'll use it for on really extravagant song like "a little piece of heaven"
Maybe they want to go lower and heavier for the next album and bring back the screaming?

I think this is good news guys. Means we're in store for something interesting

 

[Spicypickles]

Interesting =/= Good

 

[Chokey Chicken]

If I recall correctly its a dcgl exclusive. Meaning it has nothing to do with the artist and everything to do with sales.

Not sure why it matters. Guillotine, the guy doesn't need to be trendy, he's already immensely popular. I also had no idea you were the "who deserves to play an 8" authority.

 

[BrailleDecibel]

Avenged Eightfold would be quite interesting, but I can't imagine them using 8-strings...I guess we'll just have to wait and see when their new album comes out.

 

[jwade]

Doesn't he have a weird sorta ska/metal side project?

 

[Alex Kenivel]

The pups and inlays aren't for me but the rest is! Some folks need to stop hating. Good for him/them for even thinking about ERGs.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

Interesting =/= Good

Interesting = subjective

 

[trem licking]

need more 8s with floyds period. this is welcome.

 

[Corrosion]

Does he even djent brah?