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telecaster90
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04-25-2005, 06:26 PM
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#3
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Richardscuro
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04-25-2005, 11:00 PM
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It's interesting. My C7 Blackjack sounds nothing like any of my other 7 strings. I am not ready to write a review yet but I will tell you guys that this thing is a completely different beast than my RG 7620, my Saber 7420, or my normal C7.
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#5
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Richardscuro
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04-26-2005, 10:04 AM
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Sorry Keith. lol It sounds chunkier and much more present. The Duncans sound so much different than the other pickups in my other 7 strings that I have had to create new presets on my Vetta just for this guitar. Also, my other 7's sound kind of flat when I put them through my Triple Rectifier with no additional eq. This one just screams! The 26.5 inch scale length also makes it feeel very different. I cannot play fast runs as easily because the strings are so much stiffer and I cannot make all the streches on this guitar that I could on my others. But, I am sure I will get use to it.
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#6
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Drew
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04-26-2005, 10:08 AM
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You know, recently I've been wishing the Blaze's in my UV had a LITTLE more cut - strangely, some of the low gain sounds (like, gain at 9 o'clock on channel 3 vintage - keep in mind this is with gain-graded JJ's in the preamp of my nomad) sound absolutely ungodly, but at higher gain settings I'd like a little more, well, "scream." I've sorta been contemplating throwing in the classic Jazz/JB set, but at the same time, I really like the look of this guitar, with it's slightly yellowed pickups.
Decisions, decisions... lol -D |
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#7
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04-26-2005, 10:55 AM
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#8
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7StringofAblicK
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04-27-2005, 03:02 PM
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Drew, your concern here is this: looks or tone. The fight is very difficult. I wanted to put White blazes in my Omen 7, it would freaking bad arse. But, I LOVED the tone of my JB in my C7+. Push came to shove, I got the more traditional (black pups on black guitar) but can't be more happy with the tone of that guitar. And as funny as it sounds, the Omen has the JB/jazz set (awesome to be honest, the middle position on my three way is AMAZING). My C7+ has a 59 in the neck, and it reacts well with the mahogany body, but I do wonder how the Jazz would sound in it....
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#9
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jacksonplayer
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09-19-2005, 02:06 PM
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I just got one of these a couple of weeks ago and I'm gonna post a review shortly. Should I do it in this thread or start a new one? BTW, it will be a highly positive review...
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#10
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Metal Ken
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09-19-2005, 04:07 PM
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I agree with this review entirely. Except i would rate the setup it comes with higher. It comes set up great out of box. The only reason you'll need to adjust is to double check the factory setup (Due to shipping) or if you want to change strings.
My only complaint WAS the pickups, but they're growing on me. I think i might just get rid of the 59 in the neck instead of taking them both out. |
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#11
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jacksonplayer
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09-21-2005, 09:58 PM
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Ok, here are some comments that amount to something of a review. I basically agree with everything Telecaster90 said, but I'd like to elaborate.
TONE Far and away the best-sounding 7-string guitar I've ever owned (and I've owned a bunch). Just tons of luscious, crunchy tone. Kind of hard to say exactly what it reminds me of. I'd like to say it goes into Les Paul territory, but it's not quite that thick and doesn't have that upper-mid 'honk' that LPs often have. But the Blackjack's tone is richer and more 'singing' than most neckthru guitars I've owned. That maple set neck/mahogany body combo is just right, and the Duncan JB-7 is the perfect bridge pickup for it. The 59 neck pickup isn't too bad, but I'm not sure--the cleaner tone of a Jazz might be a better fit for what I do. This guitar's tone kicks ass over all those basswood Ibanezes. (the fancy mahogany Ibanez 7s are a different matter, probably). And the great thing is that the Blackjack's sound is very versatile--It will do the heaviest metal or shred stuff you can imagine, while cleaning up nicely for some fusion. Another positive factor in the guitar's sound--the extended scale. It's not overdone, but it definitely results in a clearer, cleaner sound even though massive distortion. And I think it aids the crunch factor, too, since you use tons of gain without it turning into mush. PLAYABILITY --The 26.5" scale takes getting used to, no doubt about it. It took me a couple of days of heavy playing to feel totally comfortable. Basically, it has a similar effect as moving up a string-gauge size on a 25.5" guitar. Your shredding will take a little while to catch up, but you CAN shred on this guitar, I assure you. If anything, the bigger, wider real estate up in the guitar's upper register actually makes it *easier* to shred on that part of the neck, since there's more room for your fingers to fly about!  --The effect of the 26.5" scale on the low-B is PHENOMENAL, but not overdone--it doesn't make it sound like a bass string, in other words. The is the first seven I've played where the low-B responds and sounds just like the low-E. I have a riff I'm working on that involves power chords entirely rooted on the low-B, and this is the first guitar where they didn't sound weird or 'unintonated' somehow. --The 23rd and 24th frets are very difficult to reach. Well, you can reach them with your pinky, but forget about playing any fancy stuff on those frets. Schecter really should have made the lower cutout deeper, so that you could easily reach those frets. Not a huge deal, but kind of a pain, all the same. Otherwise, upper fret access is very nice, just like on a neckthru guitar. --The neck is thick, but jeez, it's not a baseball bat. It might be too much for you Ibanez guys, though. To me, the neck falls very nicely in my hand, and provides a lot of leverage for string bending, which requires more force due to the increased tension of the 26.5" scale. --The frets are well finished--definitely to the standard of a serious musician, not a kid playing junk on the first three frets. Sure, if you buy a $$$$ USA guitar you'll get smoother frets, but not thousands of dollars better. No level problems on the frets, either. Woohoo!!! BOTTOM LINE This guitar is simply an outrageous value at $500 and change. I've never a played another guitar (six or seven string) in this price range that didn't either sound like crap or have lots of cheap hardware and poorly finished frets. Ok, what *don't* I like about it, or what would I change about it if I could? --unattractive piece of rosewood used for the fretboard. I'd have a guitargasm if this thing had an ebony fretboard. --Grover tuners are ok (better than the crap you get on most sub-$1000 guitars), but I'd rather have Sperzels. --The previously mentioned access problem with frets 23 and 24. --I wouldn't mind it if the fretboard had a slightly flatter radius. But don't get me wrong, it's pretty flat as is. I'm just a radical that way. --This guitar hasn't magically made me 22 years-old again and a hit with the young ladies...yet. |
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#13
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eaeolian
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09-22-2005, 05:00 AM
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 Given your pickiness with guitars - I'm fairly certain you've owned 90% of the production 7 string models ever made - I'll have to check one of these out. Just what I need, another guitar to buy... |
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#16
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jacksonplayer
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09-22-2005, 10:16 AM
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There's always another guitar to buy... |
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#17
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09-22-2005, 10:17 AM
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#18
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eaeolian
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09-22-2005, 10:25 AM
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I'll still check one of these out - maybe we'll grab a beer or dinner at one or the other's place sometime, and I'll check yours out then. After all, we KNOW GC around here won't have anything but a 7321. |
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09-22-2005, 11:42 AM
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#20
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7seven7
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10-10-2005, 08:10 PM
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I also own a Schecter Blackjack 7 and an Ibanez AX7221 - The Schecter beats the shit outta the Ibanez as far as sound goes and playability is about the same as the Ibanez, I have mine set up at Gravity strings here in St. Louis so thats a given. I love my Schecter Blackjack. I like the look of the Ibanez AX7221 better "I know", "I know", I sound crazy, I just guess that I love my 7 strings - although I still play my six string a lot, I am gradually making the change to strictly 7 string playing.
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#21
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frank falbo
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11-22-2005, 09:56 AM
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I've had mine for about a month. Here are a few things I can add. I can't stand the inlays. They disappear into the fretboard, and I can't see them. I like necks with no inlays, too, so it's not about visibility. I'd rather they used no inlays because these almost look like pieces of dirt or something. Also I dont like the fake cream binding. I wish it was more buttercup cream, or even bright white. It's very orang-ish and the color is in the binding itself, not the clear coat. The black/amber look is okay, but it doesn't blend at all with the smoked chrome hardware. So I replaced it with black hardware.
The pickups are fantastic, but I replaced them too, because I like to use my 7's like guitar/bass crossovers, and I do a lot of clean slapping/popping, and the Duncans were too "classic rock/metal" sounding for me. I used the Tone Zone, PAF, and I routed for a custom strat style single coil in the middle. So it's more versatile than stock, but stock was great, too. I agree frets 23/24 are a bit wasted on this guitar. I would have rather had 22 and move the neck pickup up for a more traditional sound. Other than that, the wiring was neat, the truss rod works exceptionally well for a Korean instrument, and the fretwork was above average for that price range. I had to do a fret level, but it wasn't major. It's just because for my style of 7-string play I need really clean action. This guitar is a total bargain anywhere less than $600. I paid less than $400 because it was barely used. |
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#23
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Rev2010
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11-22-2005, 02:25 PM
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Frank, could you post a pic of yours with the mods??
 I have to agree about the binding and inlays. The black pearl inlays are dark so you barely can see them. Again though... it's not like we need to see inlays so it personally doesn't bother me though some abalone inlays would look hotter IMO. Also, I never cared for the creme colored binding. It has that yellowed old plastic look to it. I've always prefer white binding, or abalone binding (I know, call me gay :P). Again though, that's all just cosmetics and it's not all that bothering to me. As far as playability I love my C-7! When I first got it I was kinda annoyed about the edge of the guitar digging into my forearm (no beveling). I had been thinking of getting an RG7321 but held off and am glad I did. Now I'm totally used to it and don't notice the edge anymore. Rev. |
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