Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

[regan]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

The extra string shouldn't make a difference in mastering the instrument as it's usually tuned to B it's exactly the same intervalic relationship as D is to A and A is E (4th higher/5th lower) so if you're familiar with a six string in standard it wouldn't take long to get used to an extra string and wider fretboard.
If you're familiar with drop D than drop 'A' would also be easily acclimatised to.
I love open tunings too and think ADADGAD and GDADGAD would sound incredible
IMHO getting used to a 12 string would be more challenging but only due to the wider fretboard,dual strings extra physicality required to play it

 

[greekdude]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

The way to overcome the 7-string adjustment issues is to try an 8-string now and then. You'll be running back to tour 7-string in full relief

 

[greekdude]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

The extra string shouldn't make a difference in matering the instrument as it's usually tuned to B it's exactly the same intervalic relationship as D is to A and A is E (4th higher/5th higher) so if you're familiar with a six string in standard it wouldn't take long to get used to an extra string and wider fretboard.
If you're familiar with drop D than drop 'A' would also be easily acclimatised to.
I love open tunings too and think ADADGAD and GDADGAD would sound incredible
IMHO getting used to a 12 string would be more challenging but only due to the wider fretboard,dual strings extra physicality required to play it

I got a .070, i gotta try drop-G with this one + a regular 10's set, when time permits.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

The way to overcome the 7-string adjustment issues is to try an 8-string now and then. You'll be running back to tour 7-string in full relief

Or just wonder why someone would want to replace their bassist.

 

[regan]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

I got a .070, i gotta try drop-G with this one + a regular 10's set, when time permits.

Imagine what you could do to the Kashmir riff, the elderly and small children would probably soil themselves

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

Which is why I don't own a 7 string, nor would I recommend one to someone who hasn't mastered 6 strings yet.

I agree. I've considered them, but don't really find myself having any desire to own one. Not so much from me NOT mastering 6 strings (although that's probably debatable :dunno, but because they seem like more of a modern metal instrument to me rather than fitting well into the classic rock that I personally enjoy playing.

 

[regan]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?



It's in black and white so it can't be modern lol

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

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It's in black and white so it can't be modern lol

Yeah, but it's got 10 strings... not 7.

...and it's ugly!

I'll stick with the 10-string I already have, thank you very much! [emoji6]

 

[regan]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

Sweet guitar there Briguy.

The classical has 10 individual courses, I just wanted to indicate guitars with 6 or more courses aren't a new idea

 

[regan]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?



I'd like to take one of these for a spin

 

[DarkMatter]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

Yeah, but it's got 10 strings... not 7.

...and it's ugly!

I'll stick with the 10-string I already have, thank you very much! [emoji6]

Wait, which one is the ugly one again?

 

[BriGuy1968]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

Wait, which one is the ugly one again?

:34: :crying:

 

[DarkMatter]

Re: Should I get a 7-string for my second guitar?

Sorry man, I couldn't resist.