Hello from Atlanta GAWJA!

7stringninja · 01-12-2006, 05:58 AM

My name is Travis. I am a 22 year old white kid living in the southern suburbs of Atlanta. Peachtree City to be exact. You'd know if you have been here before, I promise. The city is over-run by golf-carts.

I am a bit upset with myself about this forum. I am your regular Internet-Junky, but I cannot figure out why it took me so long to find this forum.

I am a cursed guitarist. I am a left-handed player. I've been playing since I was 7 years old. I originally began by learning early 90's grunge licks on a Lotus Acoustic (strung upside down) that my dad gave to me once he saw I really was serious about learning.

However, the SINGLE MOST INSPIRATIONAL CD OF MY GUITAR PLAYING HISTORY came out a few years later. "Images & Words" by Dream Theater, After first hearing that CD, I've since been obsessed with everything Petrucci has ever done.

I later got a 6-string Washburn electric that was pretty cheasy, but my selection is limited being a lefty.

Later I got my first 7-string. It was the FIRST left-handed 7-string that I know of. Prior to this, as far as I know, there were none on the market. It was an ESP M-207 (LTD). I pre-ordered it as soon as the announcement was made at NAMM. It took almost 4 months after production "began" before I finally had it. As far as I know, I owned the very first one in Georgia, and possibly in the US. Sadly, this model has since been discontinued, and I have yet find another lefty 7 that holds up to my standards. I'm hoping for a possibility of an ESP Deluxe MH-1000 lefty (If I pray, maybe even a low-B string added).

Hi to everyone. Sorry for the long post. It's getting late, and I'm delirious.

Allen Garrow · 01-12-2006, 06:40 AM

Welcome aboard, of course now you will have to post pics of your 7 string.

~A

7stringninja · 01-12-2006, 07:23 AM

Check gallery. It's a poor pic, but it's all I have now.

Oh yeah! Almost forgot. You can hear a few riff idea/audio clips @ my Myspace page.

Edit - I can't post a direct link to mypage, but just put the regular Myspace URL (.com) followed by /7stringninja!

Comments welcome on clips.

nitelightboy · 01-12-2006, 08:28 AM

Hey man, welcome. Images and Words was the cd that changed my life forever too. Before that I was never all that serious about really playing, now I have a couple of pics of JP above my guitar/amp/recording setup in my room and my bands rehearsal studio, sort of an alter to the God of shred

eaeolian · 01-12-2006, 08:55 AM

Welcome. I was just listening to I&W yesterday - it's still a great disc.

FYI - Carvin makes lefty 7 strings.

Shawn · 01-12-2006, 10:27 AM

Welcome.

Scott · 01-12-2006, 01:18 PM

Another lefty!

Welcome my friend, you are now part of an elite group consisting of....3 people now

Regor · 01-12-2006, 02:11 PM

Welcome!

Ok, you're from Atlanta, and you obviously like Prog if you like DT. Do you know about ProgPowerUSA?

Ancestor · 01-12-2006, 03:17 PM

What's happening?

NewArmyGuitar · 01-12-2006, 05:19 PM

Greetings!

01-12-2006, 05:58 AM	#1
7stringninja Southpaw Bastard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 395 Main Seven: ESP M-207 Lefty Thanked: 0	Hello from Atlanta GAWJA! My name is Travis. I am a 22 year old white kid living in the southern suburbs of Atlanta. Peachtree City to be exact. You'd know if you have been here before, I promise. The city is over-run by golf-carts. I am a bit upset with myself about this forum. I am your regular Internet-Junky, but I cannot figure out why it took me so long to find this forum. I am a cursed guitarist. I am a left-handed player. I've been playing since I was 7 years old. I originally began by learning early 90's grunge licks on a Lotus Acoustic (strung upside down) that my dad gave to me once he saw I really was serious about learning. However, the SINGLE MOST INSPIRATIONAL CD OF MY GUITAR PLAYING HISTORY came out a few years later. "Images & Words" by Dream Theater, After first hearing that CD, I've since been obsessed with everything Petrucci has ever done. I later got a 6-string Washburn electric that was pretty cheasy, but my selection is limited being a lefty. Later I got my first 7-string. It was the FIRST left-handed 7-string that I know of. Prior to this, as far as I know, there were none on the market. It was an ESP M-207 (LTD). I pre-ordered it as soon as the announcement was made at NAMM. It took almost 4 months after production "began" before I finally had it. As far as I know, I owned the very first one in Georgia, and possibly in the US. Sadly, this model has since been discontinued, and I have yet find another lefty 7 that holds up to my standards. I'm hoping for a possibility of an ESP Deluxe MH-1000 lefty (If I pray, maybe even a low-B string added). Hi to everyone. Sorry for the long post. It's getting late, and I'm delirious. Signature Removed - Image exceeds 300 px by 100 px

01-12-2006, 10:27 AM	#6
Shawn Ibanez 7s Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 18,557 Main Seven: '91 UV7PWH, '91 UV7BK Rig: Fender Stage Thanked: 139	Welcome. www.myspace.com/flothru www.myspace.com/shawncastonguay

01-12-2006, 01:18 PM	#7
Scott Aye. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 5,402 Real Name: James Doohan Rig: Transporter Thanked: 41	Another lefty! Welcome my friend, you are now part of an elite group consisting of....3 people now POOF!

01-12-2006, 02:11 PM	#8
Regor God Bless Mike Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit Rawk City Posts: 3,720 Real Name: Mr.Luxury Yacht Main Seven: Ibz RG2127X (The Japanez) Rig: TriAxis/G-Force/2:90 Thanked: 60	Welcome! Ok, you're from Atlanta, and you obviously like Prog if you like DT. Do you know about ProgPowerUSA? *Metal... Nuff Said!!* NEXT SHOW: Oct 3rd - IROCK Nightclub, Detroit MI Website: www.justdefymetal.com MySpace: myspace.com/justdefymetal

01-12-2006, 05:19 PM	#10
NewArmyGuitar Fueled by Satan Join Date: May 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 352 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: Ibanez RG 7621 Main ERG: Ibanez RG 2228 Rig: PODxtPro/BBE/Mesa395 Thanked: 2	Greetings! http://www.myspace.com/unavox

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01-12-2006, 06:40 AM	#2
Allen Garrow Famous Beaver Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,278 Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Digitech Valve FX Thanked: 6	Welcome aboard, of course now you will have to post pics of your 7 string. ~A

01-12-2006, 07:23 AM	#3
7stringninja Southpaw Bastard Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 395 Main Seven: ESP M-207 Lefty Thanked: 0	Check gallery. It's a poor pic, but it's all I have now. Oh yeah! Almost forgot. You can hear a few riff idea/audio clips @ my Myspace page. Edit - I can't post a direct link to mypage, but just put the regular Myspace URL (.com) followed by /7stringninja! Comments welcome on clips.

01-12-2006, 08:28 AM	#4
nitelightboy I poop in shoes. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ft Liquordale, FL Posts: 4,189 Real Name: Joe Main Seven: LTD SC-607 Rig: Madison Divinity Thanked: 18	Hey man, welcome. Images and Words was the cd that changed my life forever too. Before that I was never all that serious about really playing, now I have a couple of pics of JP above my guitar/amp/recording setup in my room and my bands rehearsal studio, sort of an alter to the God of shred

01-12-2006, 08:55 AM	#5
eaeolian The Church of SEVEN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 8,021 Real Name: Mike Main Seven: Jackson CS Soloist 7 Rig: Mesa Triple Recto Thanked: 30	Welcome. I was just listening to I&W yesterday - it's still a great disc. FYI - Carvin makes lefty 7 strings.

01-12-2006, 03:17 PM	#9
Ancestor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,182 Main Seven: Schecter A-7 Thanked: 31 $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	What's happening?

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