Hey I just bought my new 7 string (cort kx507ms) and I'm wanting to tune down to drop F#, and I'm not sure what strings I should buy (I'm pretty sure the stock strings aren't gonna cut it), any tips on what gauge to use?

Hey guys, I have a Schecter Demon 7 that I want to keep in DDE (mostly for playing Sleep Token stuff) and I cannot find strings that I like. Recently tried the EB 8-string set and it's just way too floppy, especially the 72 on the bottom. Is a 26.5 inch scale. Any recommendations for string sets?

Hey all,

Newbie here looking for advice on the best tuning for my guitar. I recently purchased the Ibanez RGIXL7 27” with 11-70 stringjoys and Im currently going through the process of deciding how itll be set up. Like most in this sub, my favorite bands are ERRA, Invent Animate and Currents. I know their overall catalogs range in tunings, but do any of you have advice on what a good starting point would be tuning wise that would best accommodate their overall bodies of work? Also keeping in mind id be utilizing neural pitch shifters and a drop pedal.

TIA

I feel like this small but mighty group is the friendliest guitar sub on Reddit. I feel I never really see anyone being a dick, just positivity and good vibes. It turns out 7 strings is the perfect number 🤷

New mods done!

Never modded a guitar but got a crazy deal on a Jackson JS22Q-7 and loved the neck so threw a few bucks at it.

Duncan Distortion bridge pickup

Brass hip shot style bridge

Knobs

Locking tuners on the way and then it’s all finished!

Did all of this with a goal of under $300 guitar included, and my total cost is at $250. I would have ripped my pocket getting my wallet out to buy this as it sits for $250, stoked on that.

Sounds and plays awesome, excited to have this one in the rack. I think it’s probably going to replace my Schecter Damien Elite as my main 7, I love that guitar but the compound neck radius on the Jackson just feels way better, especially for leads.

For those curious on the low budget:

Bought a $20 Ibanez acoustic on FBM and fixed it up with some no name tuners and bridge posts. I traded that +50 for an Ibanez Gio which I traded straight up for this!

I recently got an Ibanez RGDIX7MPB which has a 26.5" scale length and the old strings are pretty worn out. Planning to play in standard 7 string tuning (added B) for a while but the factory gauge is 9s and factory tuning is D standard. Wondering, if 11s are good for standard tuning or what should I go for?

Scored this beauty today

Hey guys, got this thing yesterday. What are your thoughts? I love it so far, but it does need a little set up. The floating bridge is going to need some work and I’ll probably change out the pups for rain maker/dream catchers and maybe different locking tuners.

The neck is superrrrrr fast though and I like that a lot.

Heya I'm looking to buy a seven string and I'm pretty set on the KX507MS, I've found an ex demo for £599, was just wondering what your guys experiences with one are?

Im thinking of getting a 7 string after 10 years of playing regular 6 strings. I mostly play in drop tunings like drop C, drop B, etc. but I do have a question regarding a particular tuning on the 7 string. the band All Shall Perish plays in regular drop B like it would be on a 6 string, but on a 7 string instead. SO I gather they just tune UP a whole step on their 7s correct? B F# B E A C# F#. I got that tuning from a forum poster who seemed pretty confident that was the tuning they used. but on the tabs I looked up it just had the tuning as regular drop B on a 6 string (B F# B E G# C#) I guess to make it simpler for whoever made the tab.

My main question which has me confused, since im not very well versed in theory, is why is the third string an "A" instead of a G# like it is on a 6 string? Did the forum poster make a mistake and its actually supposed to be a G# instead of an A?

Sorry if it sounds stupid, im still learning this new realm lol

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a 7 string for max £900 or less. I've pretty much narrowed it down to either a solar, Schecter or Cort, however I wanted advice on which of those you would reccomend and which models as I am really unsure.

Hi there. I have a seller who is selling a RGA7 in my locality which has a pure mahogany body with no top wood with a rosewood fingerboard and maple-walnut neck. I am planning to go for it and while I am at it, I am also planning to upgrade the pickups on the same. Which one should I get- Dimarzio titan set or the SD alpha/omega set. If none then which alternative should I go for? My primary playing styles and influences include periphery, novelists, polaris and similar other bands.

I thought most people used heavy picks, but noticed what seems to be a trend of people playing downturned 7s using .73mm flow picks. Is this purely a matter of preference, or is there a reason why people are using such thin picks?

Looking to purchase an 8 string from Gear4Music, since I want something to practice on that I can upgrade later. Has anyone tried any Gear4Music extended range guitars? How do they feel to play, is it a situation where it's irredeemable or do they simply just need some setup?

I recently started playing guitar after a 10 year break and I bought a 6 string and 7 string. I just decided to restring both for higher gauge strings as I play in low tunings. My 6 string sounds beautiful, but my 7 string does not. Before I changed the strings the lowest string didn’t sound great even in drop A or standard, I always thought it was an issue with the strings, but now that I know it’s not I’m not sure what to do.

For reference, it’s a Jackson JS22-7 with brand new .10-.62 gauge strings. I’ve tried playing in half step down and drop G (drop c with a low G) and neither of them sound right on the lowest string. It gets a ton of buzzing and just sounds very dull compared to every other string.

The tone I use for my 6 string also sounds horrible on my 7 string.

I’m not very knowledgeable about guitar as I’ve played drums my whole life but never bothered to learn much about guitar back when I did play, so if I’m missing something obvious, please do tell me.