Just got a 7 string - Few questions about fixing it up

Dethwar · 01-21-2008, 01:54 AM

I just got an esp/ltd F-207 thats in pretty bad shape. The bridge is corroded and has parts missing, the tuners are mismatched, and the wiring seems horrid so im fixing it up. I just ordered a brand new 7 string floyd. Next thing is the tuning heads. I cannot find tuning heads for 7 strings anywhere! How/where do I get 7 string tuners or do I have to purchase two sets of 6 string tuners?
Also the volume knob is odd. As you turn it up it functions like normal but then at allmost full volume it just makes everything go silent so I can only turn the volume up most of the way. I see different Potentiometers like 250k, 300k, 500k B500k(whats the b for??) and 1M. What difference does it make which one i choose?

ibznorange · 01-21-2008, 02:02 AM

you can buy schallers off of warmoth to fix the tuner issue.
the b on the pot values is most likely a different audio taper.
the higher the value, the brighter your tone. does the F have emg's? if they are active pickups, you need 25k pots. otherwise, if they are non emg or are emg hz pickups, get 500k pots, as a nice middleground.
good luck

Dethwar · 01-21-2008, 05:50 AM

It has EMG hzs. I plan on throwing in some blackouts as soon as I can get my hands on them tho so should i invest in a 500 for now and a 250 for later? And you meant 250k instead of 25k right?

Ishan · 01-21-2008, 05:52 AM

No he meant 25k, active pickups are low impedance unlike passive.

Naren · 01-21-2008, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishan

No he meant 25k, active pickups are low impedance unlike passive.

+1

This man speaks truth.

Dethwar · 01-21-2008, 06:19 AM

Alright thanks a bunch!

ibznorange · 01-21-2008, 10:01 AM

i SAID 25 k

but anyways, the blackouts come with all the hardware i think, so just get what you need for now

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01-21-2008, 01:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dethwar ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4 Thanked: 0	Just got a 7 string - Few questions about fixing it up I just got an esp/ltd F-207 thats in pretty bad shape. The bridge is corroded and has parts missing, the tuners are mismatched, and the wiring seems horrid so im fixing it up. I just ordered a brand new 7 string floyd. Next thing is the tuning heads. I cannot find tuning heads for 7 strings anywhere! How/where do I get 7 string tuners or do I have to purchase two sets of 6 string tuners? Also the volume knob is odd. As you turn it up it functions like normal but then at allmost full volume it just makes everything go silent so I can only turn the volume up most of the way. I see different Potentiometers like 250k, 300k, 500k B500k(whats the b for??) and 1M. What difference does it make which one i choose?

01-21-2008, 02:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,661 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 47	you can buy schallers off of warmoth to fix the tuner issue. the b on the pot values is most likely a different audio taper. the higher the value, the brighter your tone. does the F have emg's? if they are active pickups, you need 25k pots. otherwise, if they are non emg or are emg hz pickups, get 500k pots, as a nice middleground. good luck Reverse Headstocks or Bust Dude...i just got a spam email that was titled "Funky date rape trick" -Zepp88 I just got another funny email "Her pussy smiled at me" -Zepp88 Don't tell me you haven't heard of Raptor Jesus It's important that you know this information :headnod: It will decide your fate when we are pwned. -JoeOvChaos I was going KAT KAT KAT KAT and you were going KAT... chk... KAT... chk-die. -TomAwesome

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01-21-2008, 05:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dethwar ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4 Thanked: 0	It has EMG hzs. I plan on throwing in some blackouts as soon as I can get my hands on them tho so should i invest in a 500 for now and a 250 for later? And you meant 250k instead of 25k right?

01-21-2008, 06:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dethwar ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 4 Thanked: 0	Alright thanks a bunch!

01-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
ibznorange Chief Officer/RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ Posts: 7,661 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Ir now Sevenless :squint: Main ERG: A Dead Cat Rig: Mesa Rectoverb Combo Thanked: 47	i SAID 25 k but anyways, the blackouts come with all the hardware i think, so just get what you need for now


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