Sustainiac 6-string Driver on a 7-string?

jtm45 · 06-01-2006, 04:59 PM

I would like some opinions/guidance on this from you guys please.It's a bit of an odd one but bear with me,lol.

I've got a Sustainiac sustainer on one of my 6-strings and i absolutely love it but (as you know) they no longer make a 7-string Sustainiac.
This is a bit of a problem for me as these days i rarely pick up a 6-string and i miss my Sustainiac desperately so i'm wondering whether to mount a 6-string driver under the top (low E to high E) strings on a 7 ?????

I realize i could get a Fernandes humbucker sized Sustainer from one of those Fernandes 7-strings but i personally prefer the sound of the Sustainiac and more importantly i don't want to sacrifice my neck pickup.
If i use the Sustainiac Stealth (single-coil sized) driver i'd move my neck pickup towards the bridge to make space for it which i realize would change the neck-pickups sound slightly but not that much. There are a few 7's around that are made with the neck-pickup nearer to the bridge-pickup anyway (the ESP SC's and such) so i don't think it would be a real problem.

With my Sustainiac equipped 6-string i generally use the sustainer effect when playing on the higher strings anyway so i don't think i'd really miss not being able to sustain my low B.

Does this sound like a stupid-ass idea or do you think it's do-able?

Thanks!

noodles · 06-01-2006, 05:16 PM

I don't think you'll be able to get a big enough magnetic field to cover the outside strings (low B and high E), but it is worth a try.

Firebeard · 06-01-2006, 05:19 PM

It is worth a try and if it works it'll be one hell of a pic story!

On second thought....either way it'll make one hell of a pic story!

jtm45 · 06-01-2006, 05:27 PM

I was thinking of mounting it just under the top 6 strings Noodles.

Anyway,I just checked my e-mails since posting that question and i had one from Alan Hoover (the Sustainiac guy!).Coincidence or what?
He told me that if i hang-on for a month or two they're going to make some of the 7-string Sustainiacs again!!!!!!!!! Happy,Happy,Joy,JOY.

Apparently they've had a lot of enquiries about 7-string sustainers lately so they're going to supply the demand.

That's music to my fuckin' ears!!!

noodles · 06-01-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtm45

Anyway,I just checked my e-mails since posting that question and i had one from Alan Hoover (the Sustainiac guy!).Coincidence or what?
He told me that if i hang-on for a month or two they're going to make some of the 7-string Sustainiacs again!!!!!!!!! Happy,Happy,Joy,JOY.

O RLY?

Firebeard · 06-01-2006, 05:40 PM

Looks like I need a 7 string to put one in!

bostjan · 06-01-2006, 06:12 PM

No shit?

Are they going to be for regular sale or for OEM use only? I really don't feel like buying another half-assed Fernandez just to have a cool sustainer.

jtm45 · 06-01-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bostjan

No shit?

Are they going to be for regular sale or for OEM use only? I really don't feel like buying another half-assed Fernandez just to have a cool sustainer.

No, they're gonna' be made by Sustainiac as a piece of hardware available separately, nothing to do with Fernandes.

There's nothing definite yet but it's looking very promising!

Durero · 06-01-2006, 07:47 PM

Very Cool!
let us know if you get any pricing info.
I've been dreaming of a sustaniac 7 for years.

jtm45 · 06-01-2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durero

Very Cool!
let us know if you get any pricing info.
I've been dreaming of a sustaniac 7 for years.

I certainly shall !!!!!
I think it's gonna' be around 6 to 8 weeks before anything happens but i'll keep those who are interested informed.

06-01-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
jtm45 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoshino,South Wales,U.K. Posts: 2,056 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG2027xvv Thanked: 19	Sustainiac 6-string Driver on a 7-string? I would like some opinions/guidance on this from you guys please.It's a bit of an odd one but bear with me,lol. I've got a Sustainiac sustainer on one of my 6-strings and i absolutely love it but (as you know) they no longer make a 7-string Sustainiac. This is a bit of a problem for me as these days i rarely pick up a 6-string and i miss my Sustainiac desperately so i'm wondering whether to mount a 6-string driver under the top (low E to high E) strings on a 7 ????? I realize i could get a Fernandes humbucker sized Sustainer from one of those Fernandes 7-strings but i personally prefer the sound of the Sustainiac and more importantly i don't want to sacrifice my neck pickup. If i use the Sustainiac Stealth (single-coil sized) driver i'd move my neck pickup towards the bridge to make space for it which i realize would change the neck-pickups sound slightly but not that much. There are a few 7's around that are made with the neck-pickup nearer to the bridge-pickup anyway (the ESP SC's and such) so i don't think it would be a real problem. With my Sustainiac equipped 6-string i generally use the sustainer effect when playing on the higher strings anyway so i don't think i'd really miss not being able to sustain my low B. Does this sound like a stupid-ass idea or do you think it's do-able? Thanks!

06-01-2006, 05:16 PM	#2
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 17,642 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 291	I don't think you'll be able to get a big enough magnetic field to cover the outside strings (low B and high E), but it is worth a try. Noodles Division: American Metal without the suck. sales@kxkguitars.com "Somewhere along the way, the Straight Talk Express lost some wheels..." --Barack Obama on John McCain

06-01-2006, 05:19 PM	#3
Firebeard Viking Lord Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 818 Real Name: Samuel Main Seven: -Fingers Crossed- Rig: Flextone w/Mesa 4x12 Thanked: 0	It is worth a try and if it works it'll be one hell of a pic story! On second thought....either way it'll make one hell of a pic story! Sæmunder Firebeard

06-01-2006, 06:12 PM	#7
bostjan Spastic Kitchen! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 6,076 Main Seven: Oni Custom 7 Main ERG: Oni Custom 8 Rig: Mesa Dual Recto Thanked: 6	No shit? Are they going to be for regular sale or for OEM use only? I really don't feel like buying another half-assed Fernandez just to have a cool sustainer. Khereb's myspace

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06-01-2006, 05:27 PM	#4
jtm45 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hoshino,South Wales,U.K. Posts: 2,056 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: RG2027xvv Thanked: 19	I was thinking of mounting it just under the top 6 strings Noodles. Anyway,I just checked my e-mails since posting that question and i had one from Alan Hoover (the Sustainiac guy!).Coincidence or what? He told me that if i hang-on for a month or two they're going to make some of the 7-string Sustainiacs again!!!!!!!!! Happy,Happy,Joy,JOY. Apparently they've had a lot of enquiries about 7-string sustainers lately so they're going to supply the demand. That's music to my fuckin' ears!!!

06-01-2006, 05:40 PM	#6
Firebeard Viking Lord Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 818 Real Name: Samuel Main Seven: -Fingers Crossed- Rig: Flextone w/Mesa 4x12 Thanked: 0	Looks like I need a 7 string to put one in!

06-01-2006, 07:47 PM	#9
Durero prototyping... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 3,740 Real Name: Leo Pedersen Main Seven: Raven 7 - my design Main ERG: Ergo 10, Ergo 9, Stick 8 Rig: 2101LTD>TS100>2x1936 Thanked: 36	Very Cool! let us know if you get any pricing info. I've been dreaming of a sustaniac 7 for years.

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