Just bought my first 7 string

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 11:18 AM

It's an RG7321FM Blackberry Sunburst, only one in Liverpool. It's a christmas present and cost like £430?

Is this a good buy? I wanted to get a pre-owned COW7 for £450 but my mum was a bit weary since she's has no clue about the internetz. Sucky thing is, i didn't get to try it out, they only had 1 seven string in the warehouse and this was it so i had to buy it before it went and i was left with no christmas present. Feedback towards what you guys think of it would be nice ;D

http://www.gear4music.com/media/19986/600/preview.jpg

Pic of the geeeet

Customisbetter · 12-08-2009, 11:26 AM

should be sweet. might need a decent setup when it arrives.

Konfyouzd · 12-08-2009, 11:28 AM

isn't that a 7321FM?

and yes... I'd support that buy.

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 11:28 AM

Kinda shitty thing is, i've still yet to buy me a gigging amp, i had a valveking but had to sell it for money reasons. Now i'm just left with my practice amp, eventually i'm hoping to get a 5150, but i think until i get that amount of money i'll probs be getting a flextone or a spider valve.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konfyouzd

isn't that a 7321FM?

and yes... I'd support that buy.

Yeah dude i kind typed fast because i've just bought it like 3 mins ago and i still have the excistment of knowing i'm getting it soon ;D And sweeeeet, recommendations are what i like to hear haha

Customisbetter · 12-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Get a pod instead.

and make suer you take tons of pics when you get the 7321

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 11:52 AM

But what amp should i run the POD through? And i shall do it dude, i think thr FM is limited edition so you think it maybe a worth a bit more in time? Or at least get me a good guitar for trade?

HamBungler · 12-08-2009, 11:53 AM

Its not a bad git for a first 7, that's certain. You may want to change the pickups out eventually as they don't sound the best, but they'll make due till you can afford it. As for an amp, check out the Bugera line of amps. They're basically Peavey clones but a bit cheaper, especially in your neck of the woods. They originally had some reliability issues but from what I've heard they'd all been sorted out. Hope this helps mang

Also, I think he recommended the Pod for headphone practice, or to hook it up straight to a mixer for gigs. This would be handy, but if you want a real amp, get a real amp. For home practice and recording I'd look into a Line-6 TonePort UX-1 or 2, they go really cheap used.

Konfyouzd · 12-08-2009, 11:55 AM

I don't think what it's worth matters unless you plan on keeping it in mint condition and collecting it. Sounds to me like you wanna play this thing. You should throw either a Blaze set in there or an Evo7/Liquifire7...

I have Evo7/Blaze in a 7620 and then I have Blaze Bridge/Liquifire 7 in another axe. That sounds pretty good too.

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 11:58 AM

Yeah i knew a pickup change would be in my mind, i want that blakcout tone but i don't think i could afford the routing for the battery and what not. And a big thanks for the suggestions guys, i'm definately gonna give these amps and pups a cheky right now ;D

HamBungler · 12-08-2009, 12:07 PM

You don't necessarily "need" to route for a battery, there should be enough space to just throw it in the control cavity. That's what most people do unless they have extra cash around to route for a battery box. To make sure it doesn't move around in the cavity, just roll it in a thin sheet of foam or something to keep it in place.

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 12:11 PM

Ah sweet, you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction with this Bugera's would you? Looking for something that'll give me a really heavy distortion, playing death metal need something really heavy but something that can actually pick up each different note.

HamBungler · 12-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Well, if you're into the 5150/6505 tone, the 6260 would probably be right up your alley. They also have the 6262 which is basically a 5150II/6505+, and then the 333 is a Triple XXX and the 333XL is a JSX clone. Any one of those could probably handle death metal, but you should go out and try them yourself to see if you like them. Someone on the forums from around your area should be able to give you some suggestions on shops up there.

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Sweet man, thanks for the info, i'll check up on them all now ;D

Sebastian · 12-08-2009, 12:43 PM

Thats a cool first 7..

Of course The COW7 would be more bad ass

haha

but still congrats ! Now you can play some FF

EtherealEntity · 12-08-2009, 12:44 PM

Awesome dude

My RG7321 is the nicest feeling guitar I've ever played. Granted I havn't played anything more expensive but this guitar is lovely

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Haha yeahhh, that's what i'm pretty made up about, i can play FF songs now without having to tune down ;D, unless i wanna play obsolete and digimortal stuff

And sweeeet, i haven't played a superstrat shape before, usually use the explorer bodies so hopefully it won't take too long to adjust

Sebastian · 12-08-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearFactoryDBCR

Haha yeahhh, that's what i'm pretty made up about, i can play FF songs now without having to tune down ;D, unless i wanna play obsolete and digimortal stuff

Thats the spirit !

Apophis · 12-08-2009, 02:24 PM

Congrats !!!

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 02:29 PM

Thanks buddy ;D

Just thought i'd mention, my mum said when she asked in the shop for any seven strings they had, the dude said and i quote

"Why does he wants a 7 string? Nobody uses them".

I lol'd

EliNoPants · 12-08-2009, 04:03 PM

oh man, if Ibanez was smart enough to put that finish on a 24-fret S series, they'd get my money...that is a sexy lookin guitar

magic_golem · 12-08-2009, 04:12 PM

nice choice for a first 7, saves the hassl of floating a 7 trem as well! (i blocked mine!), and if people can fit batteries in S cvities, youll have no problem hiding it then there, or possibly in the rear spring cavity with the magic of velcro :p

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliNoPants

oh man, if Ibanez was smart enough to put that finish on a 24-fret S series, they'd get my money...that is a sexy lookin guitar

I have the Ibanez catalogue in mine atm mate, and their is a maple top S series with the exact same paint job too, but the one i saw was a 6 string, not too sure if they'll do a 7 D:

And thanks for the feedback guys ;D

Metalus · 12-08-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearFactoryDBCR

Thanks buddy ;D

Just thought i'd mention, my mum said when she asked in the shop for any seven strings they had, the dude said and i quote

"Why does he wants a 7 string? Nobody uses them".

I lol'd

U gotta love ignorant dumbasses

Congrats on the guitar. I would definitely suggest swapping the stock pups for blackouts. Ive heard blackouts in basswood bodies and i gotta say they sound sick

. If i were u, id probably replace the tuners as well with some Gotoh's or sperzel's or something.

I wanna see the pic story when u get it

FearFactoryDBCR · 12-08-2009, 04:25 PM

I was thinking the same thing with the blackout's man i heard with basswood it's a sweet match. And i'll make sure i'll take a good few pics ;D

EliNoPants · 12-08-2009, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearFactoryDBCR

I have the Ibanez catalogue in mine atm mate, and their is a maple top S series with the exact same paint job too, but the one i saw was a 6 string, not too sure if they'll do a 7 D:

And thanks for the feedback guys ;D

yeah, they only do black and white finishes on the 7-string S models as far as i know...plus that whole 22-frets, and i don't think they make any 27" guitars anymore...oh well, enough other companies seem to know what i want and can actually afford

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12-08-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just bought my first 7 string It's an RG7321FM Blackberry Sunburst, only one in Liverpool. It's a christmas present and cost like £430? Is this a good buy? I wanted to get a pre-owned COW7 for £450 but my mum was a bit weary since she's has no clue about the internetz. Sucky thing is, i didn't get to try it out, they only had 1 seven string in the warehouse and this was it so i had to buy it before it went and i was left with no christmas present. Feedback towards what you guys think of it would be nice ;D http://www.gear4music.com/media/19986/600/preview.jpg Pic of the geeeet

12-08-2009, 11:28 AM	#3
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,563 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	isn't that a 7321FM? and yes... I'd support that buy. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

12-08-2009, 11:53 AM	#7
HamBungler Lord Zorgatron Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodville, OH Posts: 1,861 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its not a bad git for a first 7, that's certain. You may want to change the pickups out eventually as they don't sound the best, but they'll make due till you can afford it. As for an amp, check out the Bugera line of amps. They're basically Peavey clones but a bit cheaper, especially in your neck of the woods. They originally had some reliability issues but from what I've heard they'd all been sorted out. Hope this helps mang Also, I think he recommended the Pod for headphone practice, or to hook it up straight to a mixer for gigs. This would be handy, but if you want a real amp, get a real amp. For home practice and recording I'd look into a Line-6 TonePort UX-1 or 2, they go really cheap used. I'm assuming he's going to want to mass produce these rack pies, and why not? I love racks, I love pies, so put them together and you have pie covered titties. - JJ Don't thank me, thank the wombat rapist. - Jamie And Now, a song about Zombies.-some metalcore vocalist Yeah the axe Devries made me automatically transforms into firewood! But it doesn't transform back. - udaz Mah Deviantart Myspace The Many Faces of Egoraptor

12-08-2009, 11:55 AM	#8
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,563 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I don't think what it's worth matters unless you plan on keeping it in mint condition and collecting it. Sounds to me like you wanna play this thing. You should throw either a Blaze set in there or an Evo7/Liquifire7... I have Evo7/Blaze in a 7620 and then I have Blaze Bridge/Liquifire 7 in another axe. That sounds pretty good too. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

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12-08-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,455 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	should be sweet. might need a decent setup when it arrives.

12-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#5
Customisbetter WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 8,455 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Get a pod instead. and make suer you take tons of pics when you get the 7321

12-08-2009, 11:52 AM	#6
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	But what amp should i run the POD through? And i shall do it dude, i think thr FM is limited edition so you think it maybe a worth a bit more in time? Or at least get me a good guitar for trade?

12-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#9
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah i knew a pickup change would be in my mind, i want that blakcout tone but i don't think i could afford the routing for the battery and what not. And a big thanks for the suggestions guys, i'm definately gonna give these amps and pups a cheky right now ;D

12-08-2009, 12:07 PM	#10
HamBungler Lord Zorgatron Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodville, OH Posts: 1,861 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You don't necessarily "need" to route for a battery, there should be enough space to just throw it in the control cavity. That's what most people do unless they have extra cash around to route for a battery box. To make sure it doesn't move around in the cavity, just roll it in a thin sheet of foam or something to keep it in place. I'm assuming he's going to want to mass produce these rack pies, and why not? I love racks, I love pies, so put them together and you have pie covered titties. - JJ Don't thank me, thank the wombat rapist. - Jamie And Now, a song about Zombies.-some metalcore vocalist Yeah the axe Devries made me automatically transforms into firewood! But it doesn't transform back. - udaz Mah Deviantart Myspace The Many Faces of Egoraptor

12-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#11
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah sweet, you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction with this Bugera's would you? Looking for something that'll give me a really heavy distortion, playing death metal need something really heavy but something that can actually pick up each different note.

12-08-2009, 12:16 PM	#12
HamBungler Lord Zorgatron Join Date: May 2007 Location: Woodville, OH Posts: 1,861 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, if you're into the 5150/6505 tone, the 6260 would probably be right up your alley. They also have the 6262 which is basically a 5150II/6505+, and then the 333 is a Triple XXX and the 333XL is a JSX clone. Any one of those could probably handle death metal, but you should go out and try them yourself to see if you like them. Someone on the forums from around your area should be able to give you some suggestions on shops up there. I'm assuming he's going to want to mass produce these rack pies, and why not? I love racks, I love pies, so put them together and you have pie covered titties. - JJ Don't thank me, thank the wombat rapist. - Jamie And Now, a song about Zombies.-some metalcore vocalist Yeah the axe Devries made me automatically transforms into firewood! But it doesn't transform back. - udaz Mah Deviantart Myspace The Many Faces of Egoraptor

12-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#13
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet man, thanks for the info, i'll check up on them all now ;D

12-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#14
Sebastian Poland CEO / RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cracow, Poland Posts: 8,363 Thanked: 100 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats a cool first 7.. Of course The COW7 would be more bad ass haha but still congrats ! Now you can play some FF FF

12-08-2009, 12:44 PM	#15
EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,293 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Awesome dude My RG7321 is the nicest feeling guitar I've ever played. Granted I havn't played anything more expensive but this guitar is lovely

12-08-2009, 12:53 PM	#16
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha yeahhh, that's what i'm pretty made up about, i can play FF songs now without having to tune down ;D, unless i wanna play obsolete and digimortal stuff And sweeeet, i haven't played a superstrat shape before, usually use the explorer bodies so hopefully it won't take too long to adjust

12-08-2009, 02:24 PM	#18
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,280 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Congrats !!!

12-08-2009, 02:29 PM	#19
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks buddy ;D Just thought i'd mention, my mum said when she asked in the shop for any seven strings they had, the dude said and i quote "Why does he wants a 7 string? Nobody uses them". I lol'd Last edited by FearFactoryDBCR; 12-08-2009 at 02:51 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#20
EliNoPants ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 1,845 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh man, if Ibanez was smart enough to put that finish on a 24-fret S series, they'd get my money...that is a sexy lookin guitar

12-08-2009, 04:12 PM	#21
magic_golem SS.org irregular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 343 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	nice choice for a first 7, saves the hassl of floating a 7 trem as well! (i blocked mine!), and if people can fit batteries in S cvities, youll have no problem hiding it then there, or possibly in the rear spring cavity with the magic of velcro :p

12-08-2009, 04:25 PM	#24
FearFactoryDBCR ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liverpool Posts: 235 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking the same thing with the blackout's man i heard with basswood it's a sweet match. And i'll make sure i'll take a good few pics ;D

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