Loomis fret access

Codyyy · 11-08-2007, 10:49 PM

I'm rather close to ordering one, the specs are pretty perfect to me. Too bad there aren't any in all of the guitar stores around me... as it looks like I will have to order one.

I have a question though - I've checked out as many pictures and videos that I can, but I need some opinions - how is the access to the 24th fret? I can tell that it definitely isn't as good as my Soloist in the cutaway department, but in all honesty, I couldn't expect it to be

Anyways, is it at least easily reachable? It just looks a little iffy.

Also, I've seen some picstories here for Loomis guitars, and at least one came with a hardshell case. I can't find any place online advertising a HSC, does anyone know of one?

HaGGuS · 11-09-2007, 01:42 AM

im not a lead player..
but when i do tinker around up the top of the guitar.. i have no problems..
i do have big hands though
schecter have hard cases for them..
i got a coffin case for mine..
fits perfectly

Apophis · 11-09-2007, 07:41 AM

Loomis isn't shred guitar, so acces is ok, but not perfect

Xtremevillan · 11-09-2007, 08:06 AM

The bolt ons are where the access becomes negligable. I have a 22 fret bolt on Schecter and the access is as everyone says, decent. My set neck Hellraiser is perfectly fine.

My Schecter C7FR, as you know...was not.

(has small hands)

Toshiro · 11-09-2007, 08:10 AM

If it's like the C7 Hellraiser it'll be okay. If it's like the C7 Blackjack consider the guitar 22 frets with 2 for tapping.

Blackjack:

Hellraiser:

Plaschkes · 11-09-2007, 09:16 AM

Well, it could have been better, but it's perfectly fine. I play lots of a lead and I haven't found myself feeling it drawing me back from getting up there.

Regarding the case, I have the OHSC, I bought it with the guitar for 99$, and it rules.

7StringofAblicK · 11-09-2007, 09:20 AM

If it's like the Hellraiser, access will not be that bad. The guitar is balanced well, meaning the neck joint will be in the middle of your torso (although my carvin is much more comfy in this regard). The frets are a bit further apart, which messed me up at first (i guess this is the 26.5 scale coming into play?). I find it's more indactive to a less paul fret spacing, where as Ibby's frets are more confined (which i prefer).

It's very comfy and easily adaptable.

Emperoff · 11-09-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apophis

Loomis isn't a shred guitar

Tell Jeff Loomis that

Codyyy · 11-09-2007, 02:22 PM

Ah... well I thought that a shred guitar would be what you make of it... but I guess if there's something with better access to 24 in the price range that is a shred guitar, then suggestions are not only welcome. They are preferred

Apophis · 11-09-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emperoff

Tell Jeff Loomis that

I have to try

11-08-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
Codyyy The Flip-Flopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,723 Real Name: Cody Main Seven: Loomis TOM Rig: Carvin V3 - Avatar Thanked: 60 $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Loomis fret access I'm rather close to ordering one, the specs are pretty perfect to me. Too bad there aren't any in all of the guitar stores around me... as it looks like I will have to order one. I have a question though - I've checked out as many pictures and videos that I can, but I need some opinions - how is the access to the 24th fret? I can tell that it definitely isn't as good as my Soloist in the cutaway department, but in all honesty, I couldn't expect it to be Anyways, is it at least easily reachable? It just looks a little iffy. Also, I've seen some picstories here for Loomis guitars, and at least one came with a hardshell case. I can't find any place online advertising a HSC, does anyone know of one?

11-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#5
Toshiro Lazy Basterd Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Port Orange, FL Posts: 4,496 Main Seven: Schecter C7 Blackjack Rig: Laney GH50L & GT8 Thanked: 11	If it's like the C7 Hellraiser it'll be okay. If it's like the C7 Blackjack consider the guitar 22 frets with 2 for tapping. Blackjack: Hellraiser: Um, Like Sound Files and Stuff ^_^ oh yeah, and some crappy videos too!

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11-09-2007, 01:42 AM	#2
HaGGuS Keeper of drop bears Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gold Coast , QLD , Australia Posts: 1,596 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Rig: Mesa Triple Rec Thanked: 25	im not a lead player.. but when i do tinker around up the top of the guitar.. i have no problems.. i do have big hands though schecter have hard cases for them.. i got a coffin case for mine.. fits perfectly

11-09-2007, 07:41 AM	#3
Apophis ROTER CUSTOM GUITARS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 9,271 Real Name: Sebastian Main Seven: I need more strings :) Main ERG: RCG 9 & 10 string Rig: Line6 Thanked: 46	Loomis isn't shred guitar, so acces is ok, but not perfect

11-09-2007, 08:06 AM	#4
Xtremevillan fuck off i hate life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Long Island, NY. Posts: 3,030 Main Seven: 6string-Caparison TAT II Rig: Triple Rec>Vader 212 Thanked: 33	The bolt ons are where the access becomes negligable. I have a 22 fret bolt on Schecter and the access is as everyone says, decent. My set neck Hellraiser is perfectly fine. My Schecter C7FR, as you know...was not. (has small hands)

11-09-2007, 09:16 AM	#6
Plaschkes Israely 7 stringer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 275 Real Name: Amit Main Seven: JP7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb head Thanked: 4	Well, it could have been better, but it's perfectly fine. I play lots of a lead and I haven't found myself feeling it drawing me back from getting up there. Regarding the case, I have the OHSC, I bought it with the guitar for 99$, and it rules.

11-09-2007, 09:20 AM	#7
7StringofAblicK Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,731 Real Name: Eric Rose Main Seven: Carvin/Hellraiser 7 Rig: VHT Pittbull 100/CL Thanked: 18	If it's like the Hellraiser, access will not be that bad. The guitar is balanced well, meaning the neck joint will be in the middle of your torso (although my carvin is much more comfy in this regard). The frets are a bit further apart, which messed me up at first (i guess this is the 26.5 scale coming into play?). I find it's more indactive to a less paul fret spacing, where as Ibby's frets are more confined (which i prefer). It's very comfy and easily adaptable.

11-09-2007, 02:22 PM	#9
Codyyy The Flip-Flopper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,723 Real Name: Cody Main Seven: Loomis TOM Rig: Carvin V3 - Avatar Thanked: 60 $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Codyyy is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Ah... well I thought that a shred guitar would be what you make of it... but I guess if there's something with better access to 24 in the price range that is a shred guitar, then suggestions are not only welcome. They are preferred


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