Help me pick my first 7 string!

Kassuhn · 10-28-2011, 01:47 PM

Ive been a lurker on this site for a long time, and not I think it's time for my first post. I'm looking into buying my first seven string this holiday. I have a budget around $1800. I'm not too familiar with what sevens are good, besides the Petrucci models. I was hoping you guys could give me a hand!

Ulvhedin · 10-28-2011, 01:51 PM

I'd hunt down a 7621\7620 depending on your taste in bridges

Also leaves you with some cash in your wallet!

pitbulltodd · 10-28-2011, 06:13 PM

if your gonna do drop tunings you may want to get a 7 with a 26.5 or 27 scale length.

Skin Coffin · 10-28-2011, 06:27 PM

For a little more you can get a custom. There are lots of good options, such as BRJ, Kxk, Strictly 7, etc. However, if you prefer to buy from a brand, you can either go used or new. With that budget, you can go for either one. However, used will always be a lot cheaper and you may find rare stuff for sale, guitars which aren't on production anymore.

Here's my list:

Schecter Loomis
Ibanez 1527Z
Ibanez UV777
Ibanez RGD2127
Jackson SLAT-3 7
ESP Horizon NT 7
Carvin DC7x7

A Musicman JP, as you mentioned, would be an awesome choice too.

You may find this rare beasts used:

Ibanez K7
Ibanez RG1077XL
Ibanez UV7BK (Green Dot)
Ibanez S7420FM (this one's cheap)

Anyway, there are lots of options. Do a search and you'll see.

otisct20 · 10-28-2011, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skin Coffin

For a little more you can get a custom. There are lots of good options, such as BRJ, Kxk, Strictly 7, etc. However, if you prefer to buy from a brand, you can either go used or new. With that budget, you can go for either one. However, used will always be a lot cheaper and you may find rare stuff for sale, guitars which aren't on production anymore.

Here's my list:

Schecter Loomis
Ibanez 1527Z
Ibanez UV777
Ibanez RGD2127
Jackson SLAT-3 7
ESP Horizon NT 7
Carvin DC7x7

A Musicman JP, as you mentioned, would be an awesome choice too.

You may find this rare beasts used:

Ibanez K7
Ibanez RG1077XL
Ibanez UV7BK (Green Dot)
Ibanez S7420FM (this one's cheap)

Anyway, there are lots of options. Do a search and you'll see.

this list is pretty much every amazing seven you could want id say go ESP but it depends if you like it or not. also take a look at Agile if you want.

cyril v · 10-28-2011, 07:04 PM

I'd say bump up your budget a little bit and snag one of these:
ESP Exclusive Custom/Limited Run 6 & 7-String Guitars @ The Axe Palace

If I didn't just buy a tempurpedic, I would definitely be all over it. srsly.

p0ke · 10-29-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skin Coffin

For a little more you can get a custom...

I wouldn't get a custom as my first seven. I think it's a good idea to get a cheaper one at first, and figure out what you like and dislike about it, and then order a custom with the exact specs you like

I'd get a used 1527 (which was my first seven, new though

) or one of the older, quite similar ones, or maybe even a UV/K7.
If you don't like the Ibanez neck profiles, I really can't help you, because they're pretty much the only sevens I've played. Anyways, like I said, I would buy a cheap "test guitar" and spend more money once I actually know what I want from it

Skin Coffin · 10-29-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p0ke

I wouldn't get a custom as my first seven. I think it's a good idea to get a cheaper one at first, and figure out what you like and dislike about it, and then order a custom with the exact specs you like

I'd get a used 1527 (which was my first seven, new though

) or one of the older, quite similar ones, or maybe even a UV/K7.
If you don't like the Ibanez neck profiles, I really can't help you, because they're pretty much the only sevens I've played. Anyways, like I said, I would buy a cheap "test guitar" and spend more money once I actually know what I want from it

Yeah, I agree, getting a custom isn't a good idea because you would never get the same you paid for it if you sell it. However, I don't see a cheap 7 as an option either. I think a cheap guitar would be really hard to sell and he would have to drop the price a lot.

My advice is, buy a good quality 7 (Japanese Ibanez/Jacksons, ESP/Carvin (USA)) because of two reasons:
- You'll like it more. Because of the beauty, quality, sound and even because of being a high end guitar (we're humans, we like stuff if we're told they are high end

)
- If you don't like it you can sell it easily for the price you bought it

GSingleton · 10-29-2011, 08:04 PM

just remember...

Ibanez = Djent

broj15 · 10-30-2011, 01:19 AM

some stuff you should take into account (imo) are things such as scale length, neck profile, active or passive pickups, construction (bolt on, neck thru, set neck), bridge (tremolo, hard tail, or TOM), and various wood types. i'll pm you so i don't leave a huge wall of text on the thread.

brutalwizard · 10-30-2011, 05:44 AM

get 6 used 7321's

EtherealEntity · 10-30-2011, 06:31 AM

How about the Prestige RGD?
Ibanez.com | Electric Guitars | RGD2127Z

That extra inch is a lovely bonus imo and they look absolutely awesome too.

GSingleton · 10-30-2011, 11:22 AM

I own the RGD7321, and I absolutely love the slightly bigger scale and the neck is amazing. What kind of neck would you expect on an ibby?

It is great for a starter 7. My only complaint is the stock pups, which are easily upgradable. I am gonna refinish mine as well.

nostealbucket · 10-30-2011, 12:19 PM

Carvin. Just do it. its worth it.

Hollowway · 10-30-2011, 12:38 PM

Now that Carvin is doing 8s, I'm putting my 727 up for sale. I haven't listed it yet, but PM me if you're interested in buying used.

But I echo nostealbucket. For 7s, Carvin is an awesome value.

Cheesebuiscut · 10-30-2011, 01:11 PM

As you can see by peoples extremely varied generic responses, it depends on your tastes in guitar as there's plenty of 7's to go around in this age.

Personally I would pick this up
Agile Pendulum Pro Dual 72527 EB Nat Ash at RondoMusic.com

I have the stripped down version of this from one of the first runs (Curse you kurt

) and its an absolutely awesome guitar, I really can't imagine ever wanting a non-multiscale guitar ever again.

Atomshipped · 10-30-2011, 08:05 PM

BUILD YOUR DC727
You will not be disappointed.

alexmccormax · 11-01-2011, 12:18 AM

I'm gonna go with building a DC727 as well. Those guitars are absolutely wonderful.

Lankles · 11-01-2011, 12:30 AM

For 1800USD in the USA? That's ... quite a few options.

In my case would be one of the following (maybe with some new pickups as well):
Carvin DC727
Ibanez RGD2127Z
ESP Horizon NT-7

TRENCHLORD · 11-01-2011, 01:17 AM

For $1800, it'd be hard to beat that ESP horizon standard. Unless your set on a floating tremelo.

MED · 11-01-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulvhedin

I'd hunt down a 7621\7620 depending on your taste in bridges

Also leaves you with some cash in your wallet!

Ibanez is a great choice if you want to save some dollars and you like Ibanez

. I would definitely check out Strictly 7. Jim and the guys at S7 make some exceptional guitars: the attention to detail and overall quality is really top notch.

Then again I have both!

GSingleton · 11-01-2011, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSingleton

just remember...

Ibanez = Djent

Btw...if you could not tell I was joking...you're a dumbass.

As other have said, just try different things and see what you want. Everyone will tell you different things.

Diggy · 11-01-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulvhedin

I'd hunt down a 7621\7620 depending on your taste in bridges

Also leaves you with some cash in your wallet!

Ibanez = smart buy for 1st 7 string

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10-28-2011, 01:47 PM	#1
Kassuhn ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help me pick my first 7 string! Ive been a lurker on this site for a long time, and not I think it's time for my first post. I'm looking into buying my first seven string this holiday. I have a budget around $1800. I'm not too familiar with what sevens are good, besides the Petrucci models. I was hoping you guys could give me a hand!

10-28-2011, 01:51 PM	#2
Ulvhedin Phrygianist Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bergen,Norway Posts: 261 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd hunt down a 7621\7620 depending on your taste in bridges Also leaves you with some cash in your wallet! Fractal Axe FX Ultra Ibanez RG-7621 w/ D-Activator Ibanez UV777 w/ CL+LF Schecter Jeff Loomis FR w/ 707's So you were chilling in a candlelit cabin with an Ibanez Universe during a huricane-ish storm in Norway, for 30 hours without power, not giving a ....? Ulvhedin confirmed for metallest person alive. -Osiris

10-28-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
cyril v SS Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,682 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 31 reviews	I'd say bump up your budget a little bit and snag one of these: ESP Exclusive Custom/Limited Run 6 & 7-String Guitars @ The Axe Palace If I didn't just buy a tempurpedic, I would definitely be all over it. srsly. Skin Coffin likes this.

10-29-2011, 08:04 PM	#9
GSingleton Sleep on, Fly on Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,588 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	just remember... Ibanez = Djent Music Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostindreaming Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/gsingleton Me:You could djent using a toothpick and aluminum foil. Michael T: Aluminum + Djent = Alumidjent Didn't Lace already do this....hmmmm

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10-28-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
pitbulltodd SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St.Louis Posts: 316 Thanked: 2 / 1 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	if your gonna do drop tunings you may want to get a 7 with a 26.5 or 27 scale length.

10-28-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
Skin Coffin SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Portugal Posts: 833 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	For a little more you can get a custom. There are lots of good options, such as BRJ, Kxk, Strictly 7, etc. However, if you prefer to buy from a brand, you can either go used or new. With that budget, you can go for either one. However, used will always be a lot cheaper and you may find rare stuff for sale, guitars which aren't on production anymore. Here's my list: Schecter Loomis Ibanez 1527Z Ibanez UV777 Ibanez RGD2127 Jackson SLAT-3 7 ESP Horizon NT 7 Carvin DC7x7 A Musicman JP, as you mentioned, would be an awesome choice too. You may find this rare beasts used: Ibanez K7 Ibanez RG1077XL Ibanez UV7BK (Green Dot) Ibanez S7420FM (this one's cheap) Anyway, there are lots of options. Do a search and you'll see.

10-30-2011, 01:19 AM	#10
broj15 SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The middle of a corn field, IN Posts: 1,443 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	some stuff you should take into account (imo) are things such as scale length, neck profile, active or passive pickups, construction (bolt on, neck thru, set neck), bridge (tremolo, hard tail, or TOM), and various wood types. i'll pm you so i don't leave a huge wall of text on the thread.

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10-30-2011, 11:22 AM	#13
GSingleton Sleep on, Fly on Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,588 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I own the RGD7321, and I absolutely love the slightly bigger scale and the neck is amazing. What kind of neck would you expect on an ibby? It is great for a starter 7. My only complaint is the stock pups, which are easily upgradable. I am gonna refinish mine as well. Music Facebook: www.facebook.com/lostindreaming Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/gsingleton Me:You could djent using a toothpick and aluminum foil. Michael T: Aluminum + Djent = Alumidjent Didn't Lace already do this....hmmmm

10-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#14
nostealbucket aint no gahdam woman Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 877 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Carvin. Just do it. its worth it. I have a MINIWHALE! shirt now. Epic shirt is epic.

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Hollowway SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 6,221 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Now that Carvin is doing 8s, I'm putting my 727 up for sale. I haven't listed it yet, but PM me if you're interested in buying used. But I echo nostealbucket. For 7s, Carvin is an awesome value.

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Cheesebuiscut Loves his Q-tuners Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 4,075 Thanked: 45 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	As you can see by peoples extremely varied generic responses, it depends on your tastes in guitar as there's plenty of 7's to go around in this age. Personally I would pick this up Agile Pendulum Pro Dual 72527 EB Nat Ash at RondoMusic.com I have the stripped down version of this from one of the first runs (Curse you kurt ) and its an absolutely awesome guitar, I really can't imagine ever wanting a non-multiscale guitar ever again.

10-30-2011, 08:05 PM	#17
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11-01-2011, 12:30 AM	#19
Lankles Fuelled by Chicken alone. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 637 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For 1800USD in the USA? That's ... quite a few options. In my case would be one of the following (maybe with some new pickups as well): Carvin DC727 Ibanez RGD2127Z ESP Horizon NT-7 Tower Of Fire - Brain Haemorrhage Simulation Euro Flower Metal <- Free album download! Defamer - Florida style death metal from Brisbane, Australia

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TRENCHLORD 4ARMEDschoolSECURITY Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: corncountry IL Posts: 3,644 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For $1800, it'd be hard to beat that ESP horizon standard. Unless your set on a floating tremelo.

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