7 strings

[pes_laul]

The other day I though about trying a seven string when I was at the music store. Though the only one there was this http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.bonerott.com/esp.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.bonerott.com/renesbio.htm&usg=__v77ggIF3KDZqaSxFm2a-KmO9I9Q=&h=169&w=460&sz=15&hl=en&start=25&tbnid=4YK-LYBP5lI4sM:&tbnh=47&tbnw=128&prev=/images%3Fq%3Desp%2Bltd%2B7%2Bstring%26gbv%3D2%26nd sp%3D20%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26start%3D20

and wow it failed. It sounded muddy and played terrible. I hope all 7 strings arent like that because I like the idea of 7 strings.


What are some good ones you guys have played?

personally I want to try an Ibanez one here pretty soon.:rockon:

[marnold]

I'd say check out the Ibanez 7-stringers. The muddy sound could have just been crappy pups on that LTD. I've found that it's almost impossible to judge a trem-equipped guitar in the store because they're rarely given much setup and then players molest them further.

[hubberjub]

I had a Carvin 7 string and it was great. It had nice clear tone all the way down to the low B (though I usually tuned it to A). If you're just looking for lower notes you aren't using an extended range guitar to it's full potential. A seven string allows you to play chord forms you wouldn't be able to play on a regular guitar and you don't need to change positions as often when you are playing licks or patterns. Here's a pick of the Carvin (I stupidly sold it three years ago).
http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd105/hubberjub/Moved%20On/DSCN0031.jpg