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So I have a few different guitars in the stable. Mostly Super Strat's and while I have some extra cash and lots of GAS, I thought I would pick up a seven string, just for something different.
My favorite players are my USA Soloist, US Pro-Mod, Kramer Barretta and a Paduak Custom Build (as I said, Super Strats
). All are tuned to E-flat and D. I was hoping to get some general recommendations and perhaps some product/model recommendations for the 7 string.
My budget is about $600 - 800 I am considering the following - Ibanez, Agile, Schecter and of course Jackson.
Pro/Cons:
Ibanez - A tonne available on Craigslist locally so the price is right. Perhaps I can pick up a Prestige within budget. I have played them and the necks are OK, but not Jackson. The scale length on the Ibanez are typically 25.5. Some of their new models are 26.5 which I think I would prefer. I believe the 26.5 would allow for more drop tunings. Most of the models are made of basswood with maple necks, rosewood boards. IMO the Ibanez PU's suck ass and would require trading out. The Edge Trem is probably better that the Floyd Special.
Agile - Price is right and I have heard good things about the value for money and build quality. Scale lengths vary 25.5 or 27. 27 may be too long and feel weird when I am so used to 25.5. Web site has good choices and options but shipping to Canada is $165 on top of the build price, which puts me in the top of my budget and I have to reassess the value. Also, I have no way to try one out first.
Schector - good woods, Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony boards, real floyd with good PU's. I do not like their designs though - very spinal tap, over the top metal (it blacker than black and go to 11).
Jackson - X Series is within Budget but hard to find so I have been unable to try one out. How is the quality, tone, etc. Any one have one? Wish they had Ebony boards and Real Floyds. I also do prefer unfinished necks, so I do not like the heavy painted back of the necks on the Soloist.
I would be thankful for any advice or wisdom from anyone knowledgeable in this arena.
Thanks in advance.
My favorite players are my USA Soloist, US Pro-Mod, Kramer Barretta and a Paduak Custom Build (as I said, Super Strats
). All are tuned to E-flat and D. I was hoping to get some general recommendations and perhaps some product/model recommendations for the 7 string. My budget is about $600 - 800 I am considering the following - Ibanez, Agile, Schecter and of course Jackson.
Pro/Cons:
Ibanez - A tonne available on Craigslist locally so the price is right. Perhaps I can pick up a Prestige within budget. I have played them and the necks are OK, but not Jackson. The scale length on the Ibanez are typically 25.5. Some of their new models are 26.5 which I think I would prefer. I believe the 26.5 would allow for more drop tunings. Most of the models are made of basswood with maple necks, rosewood boards. IMO the Ibanez PU's suck ass and would require trading out. The Edge Trem is probably better that the Floyd Special.
Agile - Price is right and I have heard good things about the value for money and build quality. Scale lengths vary 25.5 or 27. 27 may be too long and feel weird when I am so used to 25.5. Web site has good choices and options but shipping to Canada is $165 on top of the build price, which puts me in the top of my budget and I have to reassess the value. Also, I have no way to try one out first.
Schector - good woods, Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony boards, real floyd with good PU's. I do not like their designs though - very spinal tap, over the top metal (it blacker than black and go to 11).
Jackson - X Series is within Budget but hard to find so I have been unable to try one out. How is the quality, tone, etc. Any one have one? Wish they had Ebony boards and Real Floyds. I also do prefer unfinished necks, so I do not like the heavy painted back of the necks on the Soloist.
I would be thankful for any advice or wisdom from anyone knowledgeable in this arena.
Thanks in advance.
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