Yet Another Extended-Scale 7 Question

atquinn · 03-04-2006, 09:19 AM

Hello all. I've been playing regular 6-string guitars for ~17 years and I just recently got into the 7-string world. Anyway, right now I have a 25.5" Ibanez 7-string, which is good for regular B tuning, but I'd like to tune down a full step (that way I'll be able to play all the songs I'd like to play without having to do any retuning), and it's a bit floppy when I try that. I'm using 10's with a 60 B and I don't want to go any thicker than that. So, I'm looking for an extended-scale 7-stringer with a trem. I'm thinking my only choices are an Ibanez RG1077XL, RG2077XL, Agile Interceptor, or Soloway custom, but I wanted to check with the authorities (you guys

) before beginning my search. If that's all that's available, I'm going to look for an Ibanez, but I'm sure it will take a while to find one of those, so if there's other stuff, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks.

-Austin

Papa Shank · 03-04-2006, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atquinn

Hello all. I've been playing regular 6-string guitars for ~17 years and I just recently got into the 7-string world. Anyway, right now I have a 25.5" Ibanez 7-string, which is good for regular B tuning, but I'd like to tune down a full step (that way I'll be able to play all the songs I'd like to play without having to do any retuning), and it's a bit floppy when I try that. I'm using 10's with a 60 B and I don't want to go any thicker than that. So, I'm looking for an extended-scale 7-stringer with a trem. I'm thinking my only choices are an Ibanez RG1077XL, RG2077XL, Agile Interceptor, or Soloway custom, but I wanted to check with the authorities (you guys

) before beginning my search. If that's all that's available, I'm going to look for an Ibanez, but I'm sure it will take a while to find one of those, so if there's other stuff, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks.

-Austin

I'm not entirely sure why you'd rather buy a new guitar than just use a thicker string gauge but if you can find it get one of the Ibanez XL's, very good guitars. The only two alternatives I would consider would be the Agile Interceptor or a ESP-LTD SC-607B.

The Dark Wolf · 03-04-2006, 09:38 AM

Schecter C-7 Blackjack is 26.5" scale, and I believe the Damien and Hellrasier models are extended range, too.

The ESP Stephen Carpenter model is 27", I believe, or at least, they offer one in that scale length.

atquinn · 03-04-2006, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa Shank

I'm not entirely sure why you'd rather buy a new guitar than just use a thicker string gauge but if you can find it get one of the Ibanez XL's, very good guitars. The only two alternatives I would consider would be the Agile Interceptor or a ESP-LTD SC-607B.

My fingers are just used to 10's. I have 25.5", 25", and 24.75" guitars and they all have 10's on them. Plus, I think for downtuning, a longer scale length might keep things from getting muddy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Wolf

Schecter C-7 Blackjack is 26.5" scale, and I believe the Damien and Hellrasier models are extended range, too.

The ESP Stephen Carpenter model is 27", I believe, or at least, they offer one in that scale length.

"I'm looking for an extended-scale 7-stringer with a trem"

Every once and I while I get a hardtail guitar and convince myself I can live without the trem, but I always end up selling it after a bit. I don't even use the trem all that much, but I need it to be there for the times I do use it. Otherwise I'd just get a C7 blackjack and be done with it.

that guy · 03-04-2006, 11:51 AM

dude just try the new strings,i mean all you have to do is get a set of 11s, slap them on the 25.5 inch guitar ,and you should be set .just try it before you go out and buy a completely new guitar , i mean compare it $300+ for the guitar or about $8 for the new strings

The Dark Wolf · 03-04-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atquinn

"I'm looking for an extended-scale 7-stringer with a trem"

Hey, for the price of a quick Google search, you are getting some informed info from some (sometimes) knowledgable 7-stringers.

Besides, you listed a Soloway, and to my knowlegde, those don't come with a trem (for 7-stringers, although Jim might be willing to try it for a person willing to pay...)

Jeff Loomis of Nevermore has a Hellraiser with a Floyd Rose trem. I've heard word that the HR will be offered with a trem in the future, but we'll see.

Magnolia · 03-04-2006, 02:04 PM

And that Fernandes that my friend Ryan just picked up (covered in a previous post recently) is a 27" as well.

Leon · 03-04-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa Shank

I'm not entirely sure why you'd rather buy a new guitar than just use a thicker string gauge...

because buying new guitars is FUN

atquinn · 03-04-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leon

because buying new guitars is FUN

What he said.

Tubbs Mcgee · 03-04-2006, 05:42 PM

What the heck are baritone 7's tuned to??? They must be insanely low. (My brother has a baritone 7 string Ibanez, not sure which one though.)

03-04-2006, 09:19 AM	#1
atquinn ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jackson Heights, NY Posts: 17 Main Seven: RG 1077XL Rig: GT8 Thanked: 0	Yet Another Extended-Scale 7 Question Hello all. I've been playing regular 6-string guitars for ~17 years and I just recently got into the 7-string world. Anyway, right now I have a 25.5" Ibanez 7-string, which is good for regular B tuning, but I'd like to tune down a full step (that way I'll be able to play all the songs I'd like to play without having to do any retuning), and it's a bit floppy when I try that. I'm using 10's with a 60 B and I don't want to go any thicker than that. So, I'm looking for an extended-scale 7-stringer with a trem. I'm thinking my only choices are an Ibanez RG1077XL, RG2077XL, Agile Interceptor, or Soloway custom, but I wanted to check with the authorities (you guys ) before beginning my search. If that's all that's available, I'm going to look for an Ibanez, but I'm sure it will take a while to find one of those, so if there's other stuff, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks. -Austin

03-04-2006, 11:51 AM	#5
that guy ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio .TX Posts: 588 Real Name: matt Main Seven: non-existent Rig: B-52 stealth series Thanked: 0	dude just try the new strings,i mean all you have to do is get a set of 11s, slap them on the 25.5 inch guitar ,and you should be set .just try it before you go out and buy a completely new guitar , i mean compare it $300+ for the guitar or about $8 for the new strings smokey the bear is way more intense in person

03-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#7
Magnolia Draughero Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: near Toronto Posts: 65 Main Seven: Schecter C-7 Hellraiser (left-handed) Rig: VHT Deliverance 120 Thanked: 0	And that Fernandes that my friend Ryan just picked up (covered in a previous post recently) is a 27" as well. "Whoever did this was left-handed." -OJ Simpson

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Tubbs Mcgee Still here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sanford, Maine Posts: 342 Main Seven: Washburn X-17 Thanked: 0	What the heck are baritone 7's tuned to??? They must be insanely low. (My brother has a baritone 7 string Ibanez, not sure which one though.) Site for all of my stuff

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