Making the jump... I need some advice.

Jagw · 05-03-2008, 07:33 PM

Since my band are planning to start writing material that uses a 7 string instrument, I feel it's probably appropriate to acquire one and a decent one at that.

Since England's guitar shops don't seem to be awash with 7's, I thought asking around these parts for a little advice would be the best bet.

I'm a fan of soloist shape guitars, preferably a set neck/neck through with a nice lacqured finish and a fixed bridge (No floyd antics here!). I've been looking at ESP/LTD 7's (namely the Viper 407) and some Schecters. I'd like to avoid Ibanez as their 6's really do nothing for me, despite the two 7's i've tried so far being an RG1527 and I forget the other. Basicially, i'm just wondering if there are any guitars that meet my criteria that i'm missing and are worth considering.

Main issues being that ebay UK doesn't have many non Ibanez 7's on there, and the Schecter UK dealer has just gone bankrupt as far as I know!

So yeah, shoot me your ideas if you please.

HaGGuS · 05-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Have a look at the Loomis string through model

Randomist · 05-03-2008, 08:01 PM

Schecter C7 Hellraiser Black at Sound Control
Schecter C-7 BLACKJACK at Sound Control

I hope these guys haven't gone bust, they're not the cheapest, but the only other option for schecter in the UK is to order in from mainland Europe. they also have the cheaper Omen 7, but from what i can tell they don't stock the fixed bridge loomis.

Metal Ken · 05-03-2008, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randomist

Schecter C7 Hellraiser Black at Sound Control
Schecter C-7 BLACKJACK at Sound Control

I hope these guys haven't gone bust, they're not the cheapest, but the only other option for schecter in the UK is to order in from mainland Europe. they also have the cheaper Omen 7, but from what i can tell they don't stock the fixed bridge loomis.

If you dont need a trem, these are the best choices in the pricerange.

Jagw · 05-04-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randomist

Schecter C7 Hellraiser Black at Sound Control
Schecter C-7 BLACKJACK at Sound Control

I hope these guys haven't gone bust, they're not the cheapest, but the only other option for schecter in the UK is to order in from mainland Europe. they also have the cheaper Omen 7, but from what i can tell they don't stock the fixed bridge loomis.

Yeah, they have. Music Thing: Turnkey / Sound Control goes bust It's all over the net. So that limits any Schecter buying to Thomann I believe.

Anyone know of any other UK places barring Sound Control that I could go and try some out?

jerm · 05-10-2008, 08:03 PM

I second the Schecter C-7 Hellraiser and the fixed bridge Loomis sig.

InTheRavensName · 05-11-2008, 04:02 AM

Keep an eye on ebay for a used Ltd H307

05-03-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
Jagw ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England. Posts: 157 Real Name: Jamie Main Seven: LTD Viper 407 Rig: Framus Cobra -> 4x12 Thanked: 5	Making the jump... I need some advice. Since my band are planning to start writing material that uses a 7 string instrument, I feel it's probably appropriate to acquire one and a decent one at that. Since England's guitar shops don't seem to be awash with 7's, I thought asking around these parts for a little advice would be the best bet. I'm a fan of soloist shape guitars, preferably a set neck/neck through with a nice lacqured finish and a fixed bridge (No floyd antics here!). I've been looking at ESP/LTD 7's (namely the Viper 407) and some Schecters. I'd like to avoid Ibanez as their 6's really do nothing for me, despite the two 7's i've tried so far being an RG1527 and I forget the other. Basicially, i'm just wondering if there are any guitars that meet my criteria that i'm missing and are worth considering. Main issues being that ebay UK doesn't have many non Ibanez 7's on there, and the Schecter UK dealer has just gone bankrupt as far as I know! So yeah, shoot me your ideas if you please.

05-03-2008, 07:36 PM	#2
HaGGuS Keeper of drop bears Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gold Coast , QLD , Australia Posts: 1,579 Real Name: Steve Main Seven: KxK Rig: Mesa Triple Rec Thanked: 25	Have a look at the Loomis string through model *Dangerstralia* ... Oh look, our island is made out of the poison sacs of venemous snakes. And is inhabited by baby grim reapers Comment of the decade from ibznorange

05-10-2008, 08:03 PM	#6
jerm Melodic Death Metal Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 141 Real Name: Jeremy Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Hellraiser F Rig: Peavey 6505+ Thanked: 3	I second the Schecter C-7 Hellraiser and the fixed bridge Loomis sig. Melodeath Band: www.myspace.com/incarnia Schecter C-7 Hellraiser FR, Schecter C-1 Hellraiser FR, LTD F-2005 Peavey 6505+ Maxon OD-9, MXR 10-band, EHX Deluxe Memory Man, MXR Super-Comp

05-11-2008, 04:02 AM	#7
InTheRavensName Metal Machine =) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Derby, UK Posts: 2,719 Real Name: Ross The Great Main Seven: 666 strings only Rig: POD XTLive Thanked: 7	Keep an eye on ebay for a used Ltd H307 Sabaton

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05-03-2008, 08:01 PM	#3
Randomist ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 117 Real Name: Luke Main ERG: Ibby srx300 Thanked: 0	Schecter C7 Hellraiser Black at Sound Control Schecter C-7 BLACKJACK at Sound Control I hope these guys haven't gone bust, they're not the cheapest, but the only other option for schecter in the UK is to order in from mainland Europe. they also have the cheaper Omen 7, but from what i can tell they don't stock the fixed bridge loomis.

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