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pfapin · 05-01-2011, 12:03 PM

Hi guys... Im here to kill time. I dont have much to contribute... but wanted to say whats up!

steve1 · 05-01-2011, 12:05 PM

pfapin · 05-01-2011, 12:24 PM

Thanks... I am trying to buy my first 7 string through BRJ... but I am having second thoughts. Please talk me into it! I dont know if I will get used to a 7, but damn... I sure want a reason to try! His wait times are rediculous though!

SirMyghin · 05-01-2011, 01:30 PM

Welcome dude, and thank you for serving your country.

In the past I have not had trouble adapting to extra range/strings in instruments. I did it on bass seemlessly and I don't see any reason why it will not be the same on guitar (I am currently in the process of getting a 7). The extension is pretty natural in stringed instruments as such. I mean all the techniques are the same, the neck changes a little, no big deal.

Bloody_Inferno · 05-01-2011, 09:37 PM

Sebastian · 05-02-2011, 10:13 AM

caskettheclown · 05-04-2011, 02:12 PM

A seven string isn't hard to get used too!

I don't own one but i've played one a few times and already a six string feels like a toy haha.

I would suggest buying a cheaper seven string to get used to it but its up to you.

Btw thank you for your military work for our country!

GuitaristOfHell · 05-04-2011, 02:15 PM

First off welcome to the forum and thank you for serving our country,it's an honor to have Army/Navy ect... on board here. Secondly, consider a carvin 7 I heard those are great too.

synrgy · 05-04-2011, 02:17 PM

nojyeloot · 05-04-2011, 02:35 PM

Thanks for your part in protecting us brother.

Mordacain · 05-04-2011, 02:44 PM

and thank you for your service!

By all means try a 7. I can't say I would want to jump in to a pricey custom off the bat. There are plenty of quality 7's that are much cheaper and possibly much easier to sell should you decide you not like it.

I wish you well and stay safe!

Kamikaze7 · 05-04-2011, 07:09 PM

to the boards and thank you soldier for serving our country and keeping us safe!

I'll be raising one up for ya man, Cheers!

I would also say yes to trying a 7, but look at something cheaper first just in case it's not your thing. When I started playing 7's about 10 years ago, it was very natural to me as I have big hands and I was playing 6's that were tuned that low. With the 7-string I saw the capability to do nearly everything on one guitar because of the way it's tuned - and literally if you get one with a fixed bridge as you can tune up or down to play whatever and then back up or down when your done. So with the 7, I say there's a lot more you can do with it.

A lot of the Ibanez stuff is really good, as is the ESP or the LTD stuff as well, and a lot of the Schecter stuff is cool too (if you don't mind a thick baseball bat for a neck...). If you start with a cheaper but good one and decide that it's what you really want, then go for something more high-end like an Ibanez Prestige or J-Custom, a Carvin 7 custom shop, ESP Custom shop or the BRJ like you mentioned. but until then, have fun deciding and let us know how you make out and what you decide upon!

IK Obi · 05-08-2011, 01:36 PM

Welcome. Thanks for protecting our freedom!

TheGraySlayer · 05-10-2011, 06:07 PM

Welcome! As aforementioned, thanks for the service

Also, a good reason to get a seven string is 'cause they are divine....

meaning you will hate the feel of a 6 after you play a 7 for awhile.

Solodini · 05-11-2011, 04:23 PM

Welcome aboard

I'd agree with others in saying definitely get a 7/8 but don't go custom yet. I'm happy with my Agile 8. Getting used to it shouldn't be too difficult. I bought mine less than a week ago and I'm mostly used to it now. Day 1 was really strange but it quickly became easier and easier.

I'd been watching videos of extended range players and playing a 6 after that even made a 6 neck feel, as someone else said, like a toy! I have small hands but that changed nothing!

Arterial · 05-17-2011, 05:59 AM

welcome to ss.org!

Thank you for serving your country indeed, regardless of what you believe!

burnsfs · 05-17-2011, 07:42 AM

Welcome fellow service member!! Grab a LTD or ESP custom as some others as said! Way cheaper then a custom, you don't want to dropa butload of money to find out you loath it. I love my 7 stringers and there not that hard to get use and way more satisfying then a 6er.

Xiphos68 · 05-17-2011, 08:02 AM

Welcome soldier!

Thank you for what you do!

God Bless, Xiphos68

EDIT: You should try a Ibanez 7 particularly a Ibanez 7620 (250$ - 500$ used). Buy a used one and check it out.

I would recommend that before buying a custom B.R.J.

Blake1970 · 05-17-2011, 08:25 AM

Welcome

ghostred7 · 05-17-2011, 09:00 AM

Welcome!!!

I'm new to 7s too. It's pretty easy to get used to, even playing regular 6 string songs on it. It's a lot harder to go back to a 6 after tho IMO.

19D
US Army, 2/2 ACR
1994-2000
Scouts Out

Thx for serving brother!

ddtonfire · 05-17-2011, 10:05 AM

Welcome to the forum and thanks for your service!

studio289 · 05-23-2011, 03:36 PM

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05-01-2011, 12:03 PM	#1
pfapin ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US ARMY, Schweinfurt, Germany Posts: 3 Thanked: 12 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	US Army... stationed in Afghanistan Hi guys... Im here to kill time. I dont have much to contribute... but wanted to say whats up!

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pfapin ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: US ARMY, Schweinfurt, Germany Posts: 3 Thanked: 12 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks... I am trying to buy my first 7 string through BRJ... but I am having second thoughts. Please talk me into it! I dont know if I will get used to a 7, but damn... I sure want a reason to try! His wait times are rediculous though!

05-04-2011, 02:12 PM	#7
caskettheclown Sevenstring GAS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: odenville alabama Posts: 1,280 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A seven string isn't hard to get used too! I don't own one but i've played one a few times and already a six string feels like a toy haha. I would suggest buying a cheaper seven string to get used to it but its up to you. Btw thank you for your military work for our country!

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Mordacain Rockin' the Quad! Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 4,160 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 28 reviews	and thank you for your service! By all means try a 7. I can't say I would want to jump in to a pricey custom off the bat. There are plenty of quality 7's that are much cheaper and possibly much easier to sell should you decide you not like it. I wish you well and stay safe! Currently in progress of replacing every guitar I have...piece by piece - "Unfortunately, our ability for rational thinking is inversely proportionate to our desire to stick our dicks into orifices." - pink freud - "I don't have all the answers to everything, I'm not God, when I get girls pregnant they aren't virgins anymore." - scottro202

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Kamikaze7 Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parts Unknown, NJ Posts: 1,263 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	to the boards and thank you soldier for serving our country and keeping us safe! I'll be raising one up for ya man, Cheers! I would also say yes to trying a 7, but look at something cheaper first just in case it's not your thing. When I started playing 7's about 10 years ago, it was very natural to me as I have big hands and I was playing 6's that were tuned that low. With the 7-string I saw the capability to do nearly everything on one guitar because of the way it's tuned - and literally if you get one with a fixed bridge as you can tune up or down to play whatever and then back up or down when your done. So with the 7, I say there's a lot more you can do with it. A lot of the Ibanez stuff is really good, as is the ESP or the LTD stuff as well, and a lot of the Schecter stuff is cool too (if you don't mind a thick baseball bat for a neck...). If you start with a cheaper but good one and decide that it's what you really want, then go for something more high-end like an Ibanez Prestige or J-Custom, a Carvin 7 custom shop, ESP Custom shop or the BRJ like you mentioned. but until then, have fun deciding and let us know how you make out and what you decide upon!

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05-11-2011, 04:23 PM	#15
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,190 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome aboard I'd agree with others in saying definitely get a 7/8 but don't go custom yet. I'm happy with my Agile 8. Getting used to it shouldn't be too difficult. I bought mine less than a week ago and I'm mostly used to it now. Day 1 was really strange but it quickly became easier and easier. I'd been watching videos of extended range players and playing a 6 after that even made a 6 neck feel, as someone else said, like a toy! I have small hands but that changed nothing! Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

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burnsfs C.L.I.T. Master Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA! Posts: 130 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Welcome fellow service member!! Grab a LTD or ESP custom as some others as said! Way cheaper then a custom, you don't want to dropa butload of money to find out you loath it. I love my 7 stringers and there not that hard to get use and way more satisfying then a 6er.

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Xiphos68 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 6,555 Thanked: 187 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome soldier! Thank you for what you do! God Bless, Xiphos68 EDIT: You should try a Ibanez 7 particularly a Ibanez 7620 (250$ - 500$ used). Buy a used one and check it out. I would recommend that before buying a custom B.R.J. Have a question about The Gospel or prayer request, PM me. Happy to help and God Bless! Band: www.facebook.com/whisperfromheaven For fans of Melodic-Metal. "Once you have entered the Ocean... You have entered the food chain." - Dad

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ghostred7 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 981 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome!!! I'm new to 7s too. It's pretty easy to get used to, even playing regular 6 string songs on it. It's a lot harder to go back to a 6 after tho IMO. 19D US Army, 2/2 ACR 1994-2000 Scouts Out Thx for serving brother!

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