New 7-stringer from down under!

sandwichamwin · 06-12-2007, 08:24 AM

Well, soon to be 7-stringer. Just found this site the other day and found it absolutely loaded with info so i just couldn't help but join in the community.

I've been playing bass around 7 years now and guitar for about 3. Though i've never really been serious until the last year or two. I've just come off about a 6month guitar break too because of work etc. But i quit my crappy job and now i earn more money and have more time to play!

I used to own a cheap entry level Washburn 7 string but sold it because it was pretty average and wasn't nearly as nice to play as my other guitars.

Having said that, I'm currently building my own 7 string! Based on the RG shape with a similar neck. Mahogany Body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard. I haven't bought all the hardware yet so I'm hoping to find some stuff on here since prices in Australia are outrageous! It should turn out lovely. (i hope!)

Here's some of my current toys.
First up is my gorgeous little RG570 which is undergoing major surgery. Swapped out the trem (for another project) and swapped in a wilkinson trem with ghost piezo pickups. It's also getting a D-Sonic and Air Norton put it and a new paint job. As you can see in the pic, testing is complete and now she just needs a her new paint job!

Second in line is my RG 2620 Prestige (in the background above). Mods: 3 way switch, Steve's special in bridge, Air Norton in neck and frets 21-24 scalloped.

Now for the noise. My lovely Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+. I love her! BUT. She has no cabinet! It's on my "to-buy" list. But it's hard to justify $2500+ for a mesa 4x12... I've been through a few cabs but none i've really loved (the best so far being a standard marshall JCM900 1960A cab).

Alex-D33 · 06-12-2007, 08:51 AM

Welcome to SS.ORG mate good to hear from 7 stringers down-under ..one more thing how's the Funnel-web situation in Sydney these days ....nice gear , also love that mesa head .

Desecrated · 06-12-2007, 09:37 AM

I like the finish on the ibanez, dont paint it.

metalfiend666 · 06-12-2007, 09:55 AM

Try speaking with DPM here, he's a luthier based in Oz and might know where you can get parts at a good price. He builds bloody nice guitars too...

playstopause · 06-12-2007, 10:13 AM

D-EJ915 · 06-12-2007, 10:58 AM

welcome to the forum!

Rick · 06-12-2007, 12:33 PM

Welcome!

Does the toilet water actually flush the opposite direction?

Shawn · 06-12-2007, 09:30 PM

Welcome!

garcia3441 · 06-13-2007, 12:22 AM

Welcome!!!!

yevetz · 06-13-2007, 12:58 AM

Welcome!!!

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06-12-2007, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
sandwichamwin ss.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 14 Real Name: Tom Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Mesa Mark IIC+ Thanked: 0	New 7-stringer from down under! Well, soon to be 7-stringer. Just found this site the other day and found it absolutely loaded with info so i just couldn't help but join in the community. I've been playing bass around 7 years now and guitar for about 3. Though i've never really been serious until the last year or two. I've just come off about a 6month guitar break too because of work etc. But i quit my crappy job and now i earn more money and have more time to play! I used to own a cheap entry level Washburn 7 string but sold it because it was pretty average and wasn't nearly as nice to play as my other guitars. Having said that, I'm currently building my own 7 string! Based on the RG shape with a similar neck. Mahogany Body, maple neck, and rosewood fretboard. I haven't bought all the hardware yet so I'm hoping to find some stuff on here since prices in Australia are outrageous! It should turn out lovely. (i hope!) Here's some of my current toys. First up is my gorgeous little RG570 which is undergoing major surgery. Swapped out the trem (for another project) and swapped in a wilkinson trem with ghost piezo pickups. It's also getting a D-Sonic and Air Norton put it and a new paint job. As you can see in the pic, testing is complete and now she just needs a her new paint job! Second in line is my RG 2620 Prestige (in the background above). Mods: 3 way switch, Steve's special in bridge, Air Norton in neck and frets 21-24 scalloped. Now for the noise. My lovely Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+. I love her! BUT. She has no cabinet! It's on my "to-buy" list. But it's hard to justify $2500+ for a mesa 4x12... I've been through a few cabs but none i've really loved (the best so far being a standard marshall JCM900 1960A cab).

06-12-2007, 08:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alex-D33 Golderak is King Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: A place called home !! Posts: 1,665 Real Name: Goldorak..... Main Seven: ibanez rg1527/Interceptor Rig: Laney Gh50L/Fender. Thanked: 10	Welcome to SS.ORG mate good to hear from 7 stringers down-under ..one more thing how's the Funnel-web situation in Sydney these days ....nice gear , also love that mesa head . Oh!!!! Yawhhhhhh !!!! don't have a clue

06-12-2007, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Desecrated Junk and harlot man. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North of sweden Posts: 6,907 Real Name: Jonathan Main Seven: Schecter Omen Extreme Main ERG: Orfea 10-string Rig: Behringer Thanked: 331	I like the finish on the ibanez, dont paint it. Productive Desecration Since 2004

06-12-2007, 09:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
metalfiend666 Mod Britannia • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 10,929 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 44	Try speaking with DPM here, he's a luthier based in Oz and might know where you can get parts at a good price. He builds bloody nice guitars too... Squier Sub Sonic for sale

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06-12-2007, 10:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 11,166 Real Name: J-F / "Frenchy" Main Seven: Ibanez S7420FMTW Main ERG: What? Rig: Bloody~VHT Pitbull45 Thanked: 43	Become one of us or die, fuckers. / Rick - RHLC V-P.

06-12-2007, 10:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
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06-12-2007, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rick VP / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,896 Real Name: Rick Main Seven: Ibanez RG7420 Rig: Line 6 HD147 Thanked: 25	Welcome! Does the toilet water actually flush the opposite direction? 7StringofAblicK-*This is my footswitch. it changes channels on my amp - just like on a television, but I only have four channels.* http://www.myspace.com/psyclosis Psyclosis page http://www.myspace.com/texamanian My page

06-12-2007, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-13-2007, 12:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
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