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Are their companies that make string packs for 7-string guitars?
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12-14-2014 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Broyale
David
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Originally Posted by dizzy101
I will say, when I am in a trio or band situation, I rarely use more than my top 4 strings, so the 5th, 6th and 7th are usually reserved for my solo fingerstyle playing.
Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
Originally Posted by nosoyninja
Originally Posted by Broyale
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Originally Posted by richb2
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Less positional movement.
My 7 string guitars have nearly 3 octaves in each position, so I don't need to move positions as much as playing my 6 string.
I've been playing 7 strings with a high treble string for about 5 years. (30 years noodling on a 6 string)Last edited by GuyBoden; 12-15-2014 at 01:08 PM.
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Didn't Lenny Breau play 7 with a high treble string? I've got the Talmage Farlow DVD somewhere with those two jamming on the deck and in a club-incredible music from two masters, now sadly both passed.
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Only towards the end of his career
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
Update - sorry, I saw this was answered already above...
Update 2: So who are the main guitar makers in this field?Last edited by Phil in London; 12-16-2014 at 03:53 AM.
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Originally Posted by Phil in London
The low B tuning is used primarily by rock players. The more common tuning among jazz players is a low A as pioneered by George Van Eps.
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Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
David
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Originally Posted by Phil in London
Some other great alternatives in a 7 are from Unger,Foster, Palen (the instrument being played masterfully by MikeSF posted here) and Benedetto at the high end. One true thing-as you get into the market for higher end 7 archtops you may notice that they don't sell as quickly as it's a narrow niche.
Vendor archtop.com (Joe) usually has a 7 or two on the market.If I hadn't raided the kitty and then some for my Benedetto Cremona this year (no regrets there) this would probably be in my music room.2001 Dale Unger American Dream 7 String
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Originally Posted by TruthHertz
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Originally Posted by SierraTango
Agile T-725 MN 3TS Texan 7 String - RondoMusic.com
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in addition to the Ibanez, Epi, Agile, etc option, many custom archtop builders routinely make 7-strings, so best to investigate. I spent a year researching luthiers, going to luthier shows, calling them on the phone, etc before ordering a custom instrument. My information is now out of date since I am no longer shopping (GAS is long quenched if you can believe that), but here are a few names to get you started:
Benedetto (several standard and custom models available in 7 string). I personally own and have owned a few of these and they are amazing and are the premium product, IMO.
Palen (sold through Guitars n' Jazz, NJ) - I love the 7-string he built for me and the overall experience was excellent.
Ribbecke - He builds many 7's and they are works of art and sound fantastic.
Unger - laminate and carved 7's. I had the American Dream 7 for many years and liked it.
Michael Lewis - fantastic builder and he gets really creative with multi-string instruments.
Victor Baker - really like the few i have seen in person.
Manzer - she built PM's 42-string Pikasso, 7 is easy, lol
Our own Jim Soloway has made countless solid body and chambered 7-strings, and really understands scale length and great tone. Not building new anymore but they are out there if you can pry them from their owners' hands, lol.
Eastman has a bunch of 7-string options and is an affordable option.
again...just a start and in no way meant to be comprehensive.
good luck.
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01-07-2015, 06:04 PM #40destinytot GuestOriginally Posted by TruthHertz
When I pick up the 7-string, I'm going to just study songs and play. I won't think about how many strings there are; I'll look at the notes on the page instead - and not look down at all.Last edited by destinytot; 01-07-2015 at 06:28 PM.
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Originally Posted by Broyale
D'Addario Strings offer a ready made set of Chrome flats for 7 string but the gauges are 11-65. I've tried them on an AF-207 and the .065 for the low A is unplayable. Far too slack to play in tune. Thankfully the same company also offer single chromes at .075 and .080 which are more in the ball park.
On the subject of buyers first 7 string models, Ibanez have had this in their range for some time now. It looks attractive and has a 25" scale length, although I'm sure some Jazz players might want a rapid pick-up change.
Electric Guitars ARZ - ARZIR27FB Iron Label | Ibanez guitars
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Personally I think they're a bit of a novelty. Don't get me wrong, they do have their place, but it's far too easy to get tricked by seven string guitar guides or phoney recommendations then end up with one that is poor quality.
I got an cheaper Ibanez 7 string for about $400 and it really wasn't worth it in my opinion. But, they're good for jazz players to experiment with rolling bass lines, and also come in handy for live looping as you can use the lower B as a bass.
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And if any of you have a large tax refund coming, I still have this up at Reverb. Lowered price to:
New Price! 18 " Benedetto "Custom 7 String" | Reverb
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If you break a string you still have 6 left.
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Originally Posted by Drumbler
David
McCoy Tyner comping / chord stabs for guitar!
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