Trading my 8 for 7

jfloyd1879 · 07-29-2012, 05:08 PM

So recently I purchased a Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 and after replacing the low string with a thicker (.8 I believe) string, I am still not completely satisfied with the tone of the low string. I have decided that I have no use for the 8th string and will trade a guy on craigslist for a 7 string. Heres the offer: Samick SKT-777 and a Bugera 333XL head. I think I may keep the head if I like it but otherwise sell it and replace the pickups in the samick. Would high quality pickups in the cheap guitar be worth it? Perhaps I'm an idiot for even thinking about this trade, so please provide your input.

Pedantic · 07-29-2012, 05:54 PM

Before you trade make sure to try other string sizes maybe go for a high G or A or get a bigger string like a 90. EQ quite a bit as well it could also be the pickups the 808's seem to have a muddy low end. Don't rush into decisions spend some more time with it.

mustache79 · 07-29-2012, 05:55 PM

Try using a high A tuning.

leftyguitarjoe · 07-29-2012, 06:18 PM

I use a 90 on my schecter and I love it.

crg123 · 07-29-2012, 06:48 PM

Before you trade it, definitely try heavier gauges. Another tip is if you have an EQ pedal then try to back off on the frequencies 200 hz and below. If not try increasing mids and lowering the bass knobs on your amplifier

Metal_Webb · 07-29-2012, 07:04 PM

Keep the Hellraiser, much nicer than a Samick IMO.

You could try the 18 volt mod for the EMG's. I did it in my Damien and it sounds much better. It clears things up and adds a bit more bite to the low end.

18 Volt Mod

xCaptainx · 07-29-2012, 07:25 PM

local NZ guitar forum I'm on has a word filter for shit (it replaced it to 'sammick')

I wouldnt trade. I don't like either brands that much but Schecter > Sammick by far.

jfloyd1879 · 07-29-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustache79

Try using a high A tuning.

I was under the impression that anything higher than 0.006 would snap on the 27" scale. Would a 0.007 from o4plus work? It seems that you can't buy any 0.0059's because there is no add to cart button.

Also, should I file the nut and possibly bridge in to accommodate for the size of 0.080? The tension is pretty good with that string, it's just not vibrating nearly enough as it seems it should.

jfloyd1879 · 07-29-2012, 07:54 PM

Also, if I had the guy throw in an LTD F207 to the deal would that be worth it?

Eric Christian · 07-29-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfloyd1879

Also, if I had the guy throw in an LTD F207 to the deal would that be worth it?

So a Hellraiser Special C-8 straight across for a Ltd F207, a Samick SKT-777 and a Bugera 333XL head? I'd jump on that if you wanted to turn a profit but I wouldn't care to use any of that gear however. Don't get me wrong, I like Ltd guitars bigtime just not that hideous body.

Did you try putting a balanced set of new strings on this guitar or just a heavier F# string? Try 8,11,14,22,30,38,46,54 and tune the guitar to A Standard.

iron blast · 07-29-2012, 11:44 PM

If he adds the f207 on the deal do it.

Brohoodofsteel75 · 07-30-2012, 02:35 AM

DON'T DO IT!

jbard · 07-30-2012, 07:53 AM

EDIT: Misread.

jfloyd1879 · 07-30-2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Christian

Did you try putting a balanced set of new strings on this guitar or just a heavier F# string? Try 8,11,14,22,30,38,46,54 and tune the guitar to A Standard.

I'm currently waiting on a shipment of 0.007 and 0.008 strings to try the high A tuning. I just replaced the heavier F# string and filed the nut a bit for it to fit. Should I have replaced all of the strings?

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07-29-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
jfloyd1879 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atwater, OH Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trading my 8 for 7 So recently I purchased a Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 and after replacing the low string with a thicker (.8 I believe) string, I am still not completely satisfied with the tone of the low string. I have decided that I have no use for the 8th string and will trade a guy on craigslist for a 7 string. Heres the offer: Samick SKT-777 and a Bugera 333XL head. I think I may keep the head if I like it but otherwise sell it and replace the pickups in the samick. Would high quality pickups in the cheap guitar be worth it? Perhaps I'm an idiot for even thinking about this trade, so please provide your input.

07-29-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
mustache79 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wonder Lake, Illinois Posts: 181 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try using a high A tuning. Loxodrome likes this.

07-29-2012, 06:18 PM	#4
leftyguitarjoe Correct-handed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newark, DE Posts: 2,226 Thanked: 183 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I use a 90 on my schecter and I love it. "Yeah, sometimes when you're cool, you spontaneously combust into a fireball of awesomeness" - RenegadeDave

07-29-2012, 07:04 PM	#6
Metal_Webb Needs more strings Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle, Australia Posts: 1,133 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Keep the Hellraiser, much nicer than a Samick IMO. You could try the 18 volt mod for the EMG's. I did it in my Damien and it sounds much better. It clears things up and adds a bit more bite to the low end. 18 Volt Mod "By the way, melted binding looks like marshmallow. But it really doesn't taste like it." - MapleLeaf97

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07-29-2012, 05:54 PM	#2
Pedantic (Djent pun) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Here Posts: 82 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Before you trade make sure to try other string sizes maybe go for a high G or A or get a bigger string like a 90. EQ quite a bit as well it could also be the pickups the 808's seem to have a muddy low end. Don't rush into decisions spend some more time with it.

07-29-2012, 06:48 PM	#5
crg123 _ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 891 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Before you trade it, definitely try heavier gauges. Another tip is if you have an EQ pedal then try to back off on the frequencies 200 hz and below. If not try increasing mids and lowering the bass knobs on your amplifier

07-29-2012, 07:25 PM	#7
xCaptainx SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,262 Thanked: 32 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	local NZ guitar forum I'm on has a word filter for shit (it replaced it to 'sammick') I wouldnt trade. I don't like either brands that much but Schecter > Sammick by far. proudly endorsed by B.C Rich Guitars, Line 6 Amplification, Seymour Duncan Pickups, MacBeth Shoes, Ultimate Ears, In Tune Guitar Picks and Matrix Amplification www.savingxgrace.com www.facebook.com/indreadresponse

07-29-2012, 07:54 PM	#9
jfloyd1879 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atwater, OH Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Also, if I had the guy throw in an LTD F207 to the deal would that be worth it?

07-29-2012, 11:44 PM	#11
iron blast Black Metal Overlord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 740 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If he adds the f207 on the deal do it. Bassist in the Symphonic Black Metal band "Ethereal Blood" https://www.facebook.com/EtherealBlo...p_178091127385

07-30-2012, 02:35 AM	#12
Brohoodofsteel75 SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 431 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	DON'T DO IT!

07-30-2012, 07:53 AM	#13
jbard \m/ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Here Posts: 184 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	EDIT: Misread.

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