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Recommend me a 7-string guitar and a 5-string bass

Discussion in 'Backline' started by Sickan, Jun 7, 2010.

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  1. Sickan

    Sickan ¯\(°_o)/¯

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    I made a "Recommend me a guitar." thread a few months ago and bought the JACKSON DKMG in february.

    I wasn't satisfied with it tuning down to Drop A/Standard A, so:
    Now I'm on the market for a new guitar, this time a 7-string.
    I'm also going to buy a 5-string bass.

    Recommend me a 7-string (at least 26.5") guitar, tops 2000$. Bridges doesn't matter, the most important thing is the sound.
    I've been looking at:
    IBANEZ RGD2127Z
    ESP LTD SC-607B
    I will try them in a couple of days and but I would like some other alternatives if I don't like them.
    I'm thinking of putting in Lundgren M7, at least in the bridge - is it nice in the neck aswell?

    As for the bass, I don't really know what I am looking for - I know I want a 5-string that is 35". Price around 500$.
    My current bass is a Cort Action Bass (cheap 4-string 34"), I love the (string)sound but the lowend is a bit wobbly, the sustain and the action is not optimal.

    If you have a DI of either a recommended 7-string guitar or 5-string bass, please post it!
     
    #1 Sickan, Jun 7, 2010
  2. guitarguru777

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    The 1227 is a great guitar. played one a few days ago and fell in love.

    The SC has a really chunky neck, and due to the proximity of the pickups theres not much tonal variation in the guitar. The SC will give you a more defined low end though due to the hard tail.

    I say go with what is comfortable!
     
    #2 guitarguru777, Jun 7, 2010
  3. Jackal_Strain

    Jackal_Strain Sigurd Løberg

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    I'm really happy with my Hellraiser. I love all the tonal variations I can get from the push/pull pots and the combination of EMG's and mahogany makes sure that it sounds heeeavy.
    I'm gas'ing for a loomis though. I tried one recently and the neck was pure sex.
     
    #3 Jackal_Strain, Jun 7, 2010
  4. sprack

    sprack Thread Killer

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    In the $500 range, find a used Lakland, Musicman or Fender PJ bass. Skip the Ibanez, try a Spector. You may like it. I found it muffled compared to the first three I mentioned, but still a good instrument.
     
    #4 sprack, Jun 7, 2010
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    Try a Schecter Loomis 7 String. It's a awesome guitar for the money.
     
    #5 arvoitus, Jun 7, 2010
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    Ruins is zayebated

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    #6 Ruins, Jun 8, 2010
  7. Harry Hughes

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    If you have 2 grand to spend, there's no reason to settle for production line, mass produced instruments.
    You are easily into custom shop territory with 2 grand, so go order a custom made guitar made to your specs, it will be FAR better value for money than anything you can buy for 2 grand off the shelf at a store.
     
    #7 Harry Hughes, Jun 8, 2010
  8. Airborne

    Airborne 6 & 7 string guitars

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    I love my Schecter Loomis.
     
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  9. Sickan

    Sickan ¯\(°_o)/¯

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    I will try the Ibanez RGD2127z, LTD Sc-607b, Schecter Loomis and Hellraiser (if I find them).
    For basses, I will try what I can find, IIRC I liked the Warwick Corvette (EDIT: damn, its 34")!

    But I don't really know what I am looking for!
    I know exactly what sound I want - I want it to sound like my Jackson Kelly, but with 7 strings, at least 26.5" and... well, another body ;)
     
    #9 Sickan, Jun 9, 2010
  10. Razorjack

    Razorjack Bass Behemoth

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    Don't worry about the Corvette being 34" scale length, I play ADGCF and have no problems with it. I spent a lot of time finding the best bass for me, in the end it came down to a Dingwall Afterburner II (fanned fret) or the Corvette. The Dingwall gave me (near)perfect intonation and a good tone but the 'wick just screamed. Any small issues with the intonation on the Corvette were solved by finding the right strings, in my case 50-135 ProSteel's - though I'm liking the new DDT's from DR.

    If you HAVE to have a 35" bass then I suggest either Lakland Skyline 5501 or an Ibanez BTB.
     
    #10 Razorjack, Jun 9, 2010
  11. Sickan

    Sickan ¯\(°_o)/¯

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    Oh, allright!
    Could you send me a DI of your Corvette?
     
    #11 Sickan, Jun 9, 2010
  12. Razorjack

    Razorjack Bass Behemoth

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    I'm just waiting on some new strings and I'll put something up for you.
     
    #12 Razorjack, Jun 10, 2010
  13. Ben Johnson

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    You could get a Schecter Loomis and a used Spector Euro 5LX (35" scale, EMG DC's) for less than your $2500 budget, provided you're talking about US $.
     
    #13 Ben Johnson, Jun 10, 2010
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    Executioner213 Ultimate Meatbag

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    http://www.ranguitars.com
     
    #14 Executioner213, Jun 10, 2010
  15. Josh Burgess

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    Why do you think you need the 26.5" scale?
     
    #15 Josh Burgess, Jun 10, 2010
  16. Josh Burgess

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    According to a lot of people, they have the same exact neck.
     
    #16 Josh Burgess, Jun 10, 2010
  17. beyond dead

    beyond dead heavy metal dad \m/

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    I personally find it impossible to get a standard scale length tuned down to low B or A to not sound like ass. It depends on how heavy your picking hand is really. unless you want an uber djenty tone, standard scale length is more comfortable for low tunings.
     
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  18. beyond dead

    beyond dead heavy metal dad \m/

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    I will def. recommend ibanez btb675. I tried most basses in the sub 1000 $ range and preferred the ibanez. the pickups sound pretty good for scooped modern style tones, although they arent the best for a rounder rock style tone. I could post a few songs I used the btb on if your interested in hearing it.
     
    #18 beyond dead, Jun 10, 2010
  19. PhilTheBeard

    PhilTheBeard "The Beard"

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    I love my rg1527 but it sounded like ass till i dropped emg's in it and also the esp nt-7 is an amazing sounding and playing guitar.
     
    #19 PhilTheBeard, Jun 10, 2010
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    462studio 462 Studio

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    I adore my ESP SC607B. Best guitar I've ever owned.
     
    #20 462studio, Jun 10, 2010
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