Its a sad day for the seven string guitar playing community...

sepherus · 02-11-2009, 11:00 PM

Count the strings! Poor Chris has to feel neutered. I know I do every time I pick up a sixer that isn't tuned in some strange 5ths based tuning.

I guess at least it isn't a Dean

7deadlysins666 · 02-11-2009, 11:05 PM

Why doesn't he just use his 7 in Megadeth? Not like it'll hurt anything.

COBHC · 02-11-2009, 11:05 PM

What a shame.

Wow does that sixxer ever look small on him. So used to seeing him play 7s. They suit him better looks wise and play wise.

I think i remember hearing somewhere that dave wanted him to play 6s so he could really dig into the low string for a heavier attack.

WhiteShadow · 02-11-2009, 11:19 PM

Big ....ing deal. Let the dude rock however many strings he wants.

Metal Ken · 02-11-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteShadow

Big ....ing deal. Let the dude rock however many strings he wants.

though i believe its a direct result of dave mustaine being a bitch, in the end, i gotta agree. Doesnt ....ing matter, cause he's not really using the extra range in the band, and if i were in megadeth, i'd want to keep dave off my back, too.

TheAceOfSpades1 · 02-11-2009, 11:22 PM

I would've loved to hear some 7-string Megadeth. But this one picture doesn't necessarily mean Chris will never ever use a 7 in the future...

TomAwesome · 02-11-2009, 11:30 PM

So much for extended range Megadeth.

sepherus · 02-11-2009, 11:30 PM

I'm well aware that Chris does and will continue to use 7 strings in non Megadeth stuff, but he DID use the extended range for easier fingerings and soloing. I find that "digging ing" stuff to be a complete load of bull crap. I dig in on my low E just fine with the extra string. I can play old school Ride the Lightning era Metalica on an unboosted recto with the gain turned down, which requires A LOT more "digging in" than any Megadeth song at faster speeds, and Chris way way out plays me. I think it is just Dave trying to control every aspect of the band yet again. I think Chris had LACS put the giant band logo on the guitar just for a laugh knowing he probably won't use the guitar for much else.

ZOMB13 · 02-11-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sepherus

I'm well aware that Chris does and will continue to use 7 strings in non Megadeth stuff, but he DID use the extended range for easier fingerings and soloing. I find that "digging ing" stuff to be a complete load of bull crap. I dig in on my low E just fine with the extra string. I can play old school Ride the Lightning era Metalica on an unboosted recto with the gain turned down, which requires A LOT more "digging in" than any Megadeth song at faster speeds, and Chris way way out plays me. I think it is just Dave trying to control every aspect of the band yet again. I think Chris had LACS put the giant band logo on the guitar just for a laugh knowing he probably won't use the guitar for much else.

+1
It's Dave's band, his way or

Maybe he felt Chris got more of the spotlight because of the 7 string?

Stealthdjentstic · 02-11-2009, 11:50 PM

That just sucks.

yingmin · 02-12-2009, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOMB13

+1
It's Dave's band, his way or

Maybe he felt Chris got more of the spotlight because of the 7 string?

Maybe he felt Chris got more of the spotlight because he's a much, much better guitarist and not a whiny obnoxious .....

arktan · 02-12-2009, 01:37 AM

If the man plays a sixer, let him play a sixer. There's nothing wrong about sixers and sex.
But i think that it's just the hate towards the extended range instruments from Dave's side. If you hate any instrument you're not a musician. A seven doesn't sound that different from a sixer and that "digging in" thing is just bullshit. Someone's got a huge ego here and he's letting it out on the band members. Not very mature.

renzoip · 02-12-2009, 02:03 AM

Booooo!!

Harry · 02-12-2009, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomAwesome

So much for extended range Megadeth.

I was hopeful for the band to move into that direction too

Raoul Duke · 02-12-2009, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yingmin

Maybe he felt Chris got more of the spotlight because he's a much, much better guitarist and not a whiny obnoxious .....

The man speaks the truth

Nick · 02-12-2009, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yingmin

Maybe he felt Chris got more of the spotlight because he's a much, much better guitarist and not a whiny obnoxious .....

haha +2

Apophis · 02-12-2009, 02:52 AM

no way

thesimo · 02-12-2009, 02:56 AM

he does look really weeny with a 6 right enough.

mat091285 · 02-12-2009, 03:02 AM

Too much dive bombs with the Low B?

...

Diogene303 · 02-12-2009, 06:24 AM

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Seebu · 02-12-2009, 06:28 AM

There's already a thread about this:
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sev...community.html

Wi77iam · 02-12-2009, 06:33 AM

well at least he gets more guitars added to his collection

XeoFLCL · 02-12-2009, 06:37 AM

You've gotta think about it in the long run. Yeah Dave can be a dick (If he isn't already.. Though, he seems different in a sense lately?) and all and he prolly told him to use 6 strings, but megadeth as always been tuned in E standard. If Chris broderick decided to bust in on them and throw some low B Jag Panzer/Nevermore style (Actually A#, but I doubt he tunes to that in megadeth

) into the riffing mix, that'd makes things a tad harder to mix with daves tuning without him always doing something alongsing the likes of lead without him having to change to B standard tuning. I'm sure that+vocals wouldn't be very fun. Not to mention, they might have to throw a 5 string bass into the mix if they did, since megadeth's recent basslines typically follow the rhythm and go a tad more unnoticed than their earlier stuff. It's just require everyone to change their methods in order to make things in the band work out. Then, imagine Chris leaving in the later future (which will more than likely happen as we all know..) What'd happen to them then? Would they try to recruit Jeff Loomis once again, who they denied when he auditioned when he was like 16 or 17?

Chances are, he just has that 6 string because eitherway, he won't be using the low B for anything in megadeth. For now, at least. Who knows? We might actually see some low B in the new album coming up, but I think it's very unlikely due to finding somewhere to place it in a standard tuning mix. So if we do, it'll be very minimal, and prolly during solos and the such. All I can say is listen for some potential wide sweeps on the new album

EDIT: Though I should add, I play my sixer just as much as I play my 7 string. It's just they're two completely different feeling instruments, and they suit different uses better than the other. Low B is naturally heavy sounding and usually results in a much heavier sounding mix when distorted than E does, but in turn, also sounds very soothing when clean(Think Nevermore - Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday's cleans). Ironic? :P I have a hard time getting as powerful of a chug tone on my 6 compared to my 7. On my 6, I usually have to pump up the lows and highs and gain, and dip the mids a tad bit. Maybe even drop tune it to D or C#. Also I should add, my 6 string is mahogany while my 7 is Alder. It takes alot lol.

heffergm · 02-12-2009, 06:50 AM

I continue to be amazed... why is there this feeling that if you play a 7, suddenly everything is in B? Erm... there's still a low E string... hello little E string! Right there beside big Mr. B.... you're so cute!... and I can still play you as much as I want, you're still special to me, and apparently to Mr. Mustaine over there. He likes you, and so do I. We'll just keep Mr. B around because... HOLY SHIT, there's actually B notes in TONS of other keys!!! WHO KNEW!!@#@!! LOOK! If I play this E pentatonic scale (in 12th position of course!).... HOT DAMN. There's a B in there! Perhaps I might be able to use Mr. B after all!

cddragon · 02-12-2009, 07:02 AM

I liked Chris using his 7-string and somehow I think the sixer may be a little limiting. Hope it's just temporary

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02-11-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
sepherus The Crimson Comedian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,133 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Its a sad day for the seven string guitar playing community... Count the strings! Poor Chris has to feel neutered. I know I do every time I pick up a sixer that isn't tuned in some strange 5ths based tuning. I guess at least it isn't a Dean

02-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
7deadlysins666 Avernus Pickup Noob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Danville, VA Posts: 2,252 Thanked: 83 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Why doesn't he just use his 7 in Megadeth? Not like it'll hurt anything. Chris Stoffel

02-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#7
TomAwesome I LIKE JUICE!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,292 Thanked: 43 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	So much for extended range Megadeth. "Tom, you're like 1 part a serious dork, and 2 parts the most awesome ....ing guy ever." -

02-12-2009, 01:37 AM	#12
arktan Icnomptenent Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Switzerland Posts: 1,350 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If the man plays a sixer, let him play a sixer. There's nothing wrong about sixers and sex. But i think that it's just the hate towards the extended range instruments from Dave's side. If you hate any instrument you're not a musician. A seven doesn't sound that different from a sixer and that "digging in" thing is just bullshit. Someone's got a huge ego here and he's letting it out on the band members. Not very mature. “Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.” - Plato

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02-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#3
COBHC Belongs On 1 String Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC/CA Posts: 577 Thanked: 15 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What a shame. Wow does that sixxer ever look small on him. So used to seeing him play 7s. They suit him better looks wise and play wise. I think i remember hearing somewhere that dave wanted him to play 6s so he could really dig into the low string for a heavier attack.

02-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#4
WhiteShadow Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 3 in, 3 up. Far up. Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Big ....ing deal. Let the dude rock however many strings he wants.

02-11-2009, 11:22 PM	#6
TheAceOfSpades1 ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hastings, MN Posts: 271 Thanked: 6 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would've loved to hear some 7-string Megadeth. But this one picture doesn't necessarily mean Chris will never ever use a 7 in the future...

02-11-2009, 11:50 PM	#10
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,984 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	That just sucks.

02-12-2009, 02:03 AM	#13
renzoip I Am the Table Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ihate, FL, US. Posts: 2,468 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Booooo!! DARK LEGACY - Progressive Power Metal from South FL!

02-12-2009, 02:52 AM	#17
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,281 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	no way

02-12-2009, 02:56 AM	#18
thesimo ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,410 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	he does look really weeny with a 6 right enough.

02-12-2009, 03:02 AM	#19
mat091285 SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,191 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Too much dive bombs with the Low B? ...

02-12-2009, 06:24 AM	#20
Diogene303 ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: gone Posts: 245 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Chris Broaderick gone back to six strings ? Chris Broderick on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

02-12-2009, 06:28 AM	#21
Seebu Defenestrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There's already a thread about this: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/sev...community.html

02-12-2009, 06:33 AM	#22
Wi77iam Ibanez fanboi Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,739 Thanked: 20 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	well at least he gets more guitars added to his collection

02-12-2009, 06:37 AM	#23
XeoFLCL Consumer Whore Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 2,198 Thanked: 54 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You've gotta think about it in the long run. Yeah Dave can be a dick (If he isn't already.. Though, he seems different in a sense lately?) and all and he prolly told him to use 6 strings, but megadeth as always been tuned in E standard. If Chris broderick decided to bust in on them and throw some low B Jag Panzer/Nevermore style (Actually A#, but I doubt he tunes to that in megadeth ) into the riffing mix, that'd makes things a tad harder to mix with daves tuning without him always doing something alongsing the likes of lead without him having to change to B standard tuning. I'm sure that+vocals wouldn't be very fun. Not to mention, they might have to throw a 5 string bass into the mix if they did, since megadeth's recent basslines typically follow the rhythm and go a tad more unnoticed than their earlier stuff. It's just require everyone to change their methods in order to make things in the band work out. Then, imagine Chris leaving in the later future (which will more than likely happen as we all know..) What'd happen to them then? Would they try to recruit Jeff Loomis once again, who they denied when he auditioned when he was like 16 or 17? Chances are, he just has that 6 string because eitherway, he won't be using the low B for anything in megadeth. For now, at least. Who knows? We might actually see some low B in the new album coming up, but I think it's very unlikely due to finding somewhere to place it in a standard tuning mix. So if we do, it'll be very minimal, and prolly during solos and the such. All I can say is listen for some potential wide sweeps on the new album EDIT: Though I should add, I play my sixer just as much as I play my 7 string. It's just they're two completely different feeling instruments, and they suit different uses better than the other. Low B is naturally heavy sounding and usually results in a much heavier sounding mix when distorted than E does, but in turn, also sounds very soothing when clean(Think Nevermore - Tomorrow Turned Into Yesterday's cleans). Ironic? :P I have a hard time getting as powerful of a chug tone on my 6 compared to my 7. On my 6, I usually have to pump up the lows and highs and gain, and dip the mids a tad bit. Maybe even drop tune it to D or C#. Also I should add, my 6 string is mahogany while my 7 is Alder. It takes alot lol.

02-12-2009, 06:50 AM	#24
heffergm ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 858 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I continue to be amazed... why is there this feeling that if you play a 7, suddenly everything is in B? Erm... there's still a low E string... hello little E string! Right there beside big Mr. B.... you're so cute!... and I can still play you as much as I want, you're still special to me, and apparently to Mr. Mustaine over there. He likes you, and so do I. We'll just keep Mr. B around because... HOLY SHIT, there's actually B notes in TONS of other keys!!! WHO KNEW!!@#@!! LOOK! If I play this E pentatonic scale (in 12th position of course!).... HOT DAMN. There's a B in there! Perhaps I might be able to use Mr. B after all!

02-12-2009, 07:02 AM	#25
cddragon Pastor Of Muppets Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Poland, Cracow Posts: 711 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I liked Chris using his 7-string and somehow I think the sixer may be a little limiting. Hope it's just temporary

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