Bill Dennis
New member
I just picked up my first 7 string. A Jackson JS32-7.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...y-js32-7-snow-white-with-amaranth-fingerboard
The woods used were decent. The extended scale is a big plus when going lower than the traditional low "E". The design is traditional and basic making it a good platform for modifications should they be needed. I just brought it home and I am still getting a feel for it. It may not need anything.
I was looking for something cost effective to explore the 7 string world. I am not a metal player at all. Much more into Vai than the drop tuned metal crowd. I realized I know nothing of the new models SD has for modern rock sounds. I have read through the descriptions and find that without real world experience that is not real helpful. I know what a JB/59/Custom/PG etc sound like so I have that point of reference but they seem a bit removed from the new models. Sentient/Nasgul etc no idea
If I want PAF is whats the option? Blast'em to oblivion output? That's not what I want but at least it's a reference point. A JB/Jazz set for example is still an option but I want this guitar to be a very different voice than what I have traditionally used. Modern but versatile I suppose sums it up.
I will likely replace the 3 way switch with a 5 way super switch and convert the tone to a bass cut even if I stay with the stock pickups.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/de...y-js32-7-snow-white-with-amaranth-fingerboard
The woods used were decent. The extended scale is a big plus when going lower than the traditional low "E". The design is traditional and basic making it a good platform for modifications should they be needed. I just brought it home and I am still getting a feel for it. It may not need anything.
I was looking for something cost effective to explore the 7 string world. I am not a metal player at all. Much more into Vai than the drop tuned metal crowd. I realized I know nothing of the new models SD has for modern rock sounds. I have read through the descriptions and find that without real world experience that is not real helpful. I know what a JB/59/Custom/PG etc sound like so I have that point of reference but they seem a bit removed from the new models. Sentient/Nasgul etc no idea
If I want PAF is whats the option? Blast'em to oblivion output? That's not what I want but at least it's a reference point. A JB/Jazz set for example is still an option but I want this guitar to be a very different voice than what I have traditionally used. Modern but versatile I suppose sums it up.
I will likely replace the 3 way switch with a 5 way super switch and convert the tone to a bass cut even if I stay with the stock pickups.
