Downtuning a Schecter C7 Blackjack

Nightcrawler · 12-07-2007, 02:26 PM

Alright, here is my deal. I want to get a 7string and hopefully hit F# on it. This is one of the guitars I'm looking at, it has a 26.5 scale. Has anyone here attempted this and with what results?

Cheers,

Crucified · 12-07-2007, 02:27 PM

Also, does anyone know of production long scale 7's that could be used instead, do not count out of productions like the rg1/2077, or if you do, specify that they are out of production please.

TheMissing · 12-07-2007, 02:29 PM

I did on my schecter. It worked somewhat. I had a thick enough string, and it played good. But the Duncan JB's don't like it that much.

zimbloth · 12-07-2007, 02:44 PM

Yes with the right gauges/neck adjustments 26.5 works great. Just use a duncan custom o something else as the jb doesn't take kindly to that much low end.

Crucified · 12-07-2007, 04:16 PM

what about a dimarzio evo7? its a really bright pickup in my 2027, i bet that would work too.

drshock · 12-07-2007, 10:16 PM

It's kind of odd but my 7620 (25.5 scale) sounds better down-tuned than my Blackjack. Agreeing with Mr. Missing, it might be the pickups IMO. My invaders are louder than the JB/59.

Jongpil Yun · 12-07-2007, 11:36 PM

I think it'd sound better on a Loomis, since it's Swamp Ash + Maple + Maple. The EMGs totally don't do it for me, but I still think it'd work better there.

WarriorOfMetal · 12-08-2007, 03:06 AM

definitely replace the bridge pickup for those low tunings. JB-7 FTL. Custom 7 ftw

amonb · 12-08-2007, 03:08 AM

Baesed on other threads on this site, the evo7 should be good

12-07-2007, 02:26 PM	#1
Nightcrawler thrashin`til`death Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 211 Real Name: Sergey Main Seven: ESP Eclipse (B standard) Rig: Powerball -> Uberkab Thanked: 4	Downtuning a Schecter C7 Blackjack Alright, here is my deal. I want to get a 7string and hopefully hit F# on it. This is one of the guitars I'm looking at, it has a 26.5 scale. Has anyone here attempted this and with what results? Cheers,

12-07-2007, 02:29 PM	#3
TheMissing Sugar Bush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 5,624 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon7 (W/BKP) Rig: 5150 II-Swamp Thangs Thanked: 191	I did on my schecter. It worked somewhat. I had a thick enough string, and it played good. But the Duncan JB's don't like it that much. You shake your ass but you're already dead.

12-07-2007, 10:16 PM	#6
drshock Street-good guy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: rochester ny Posts: 504 Real Name: aaron Main Seven: modded 7620 and C-7 BJ Rig: Randall Half Stack Thanked: 2	It's kind of odd but my 7620 (25.5 scale) sounds better down-tuned than my Blackjack. Agreeing with Mr. Missing, it might be the pickups IMO. My invaders are louder than the JB/59. Do you know my name? Do you know my NUMBER?

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12-07-2007, 02:27 PM	#2
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,432 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 53 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	Also, does anyone know of production long scale 7's that could be used instead, do not count out of productions like the rg1/2077, or if you do, specify that they are out of production please.

12-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#4
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,237 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	Yes with the right gauges/neck adjustments 26.5 works great. Just use a duncan custom o something else as the jb doesn't take kindly to that much low end.

12-07-2007, 04:16 PM	#5
Crucified Deathgrind Maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Victoria BC Posts: 1,432 Real Name: Kevin Main Seven: rg2027xvv Main ERG: Custom Sherman 8. Rig: Herbert/Uberschall Thanked: 53 $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Crucified is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	what about a dimarzio evo7? its a really bright pickup in my 2027, i bet that would work too.

12-07-2007, 11:36 PM	#7
Jongpil Yun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,277 Real Name: JP Main Seven: RG 7620 (VK) Thanked: 25	I think it'd sound better on a Loomis, since it's Swamp Ash + Maple + Maple. The EMGs totally don't do it for me, but I still think it'd work better there.

12-08-2007, 03:06 AM	#8
WarriorOfMetal The Dragonrider Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston, MA // Northern VA Posts: 2,545 Real Name: Ari Main Seven: HevAri Dragonrider Rig: Engl Savage 120 Thanked: 53	definitely replace the bridge pickup for those low tunings. JB-7 FTL. Custom 7 ftw

12-08-2007, 03:08 AM	#9
amonb Just One More... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 2,244 Real Name: Amon Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 BP Thanked: 14	Baesed on other threads on this site, the evo7 should be good


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