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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 2:03 pm
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I recall reading a number of times how some musicians prefer the 7 string electric guitar to the 6 string electric. Is there some added value to using the 7 string? I've never seen an explanation of why they are preferred by some. Do you happen to know why?


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Some forms of metal like that extra low string for added bass tone.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 3:33 pm
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I have seen Larry Carlton playing a 7 string, as well as Steve Vai (of course he plays a tripple neck which I believe has a 12 string, a 6 string and one that is either tuned to an open chord or is a baritone).


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I've heard of them, but yet to see one.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:48 pm
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a seventh string has no downside, if anything it make the guitar more interesting by expanding your range


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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:51 pm
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7 string guitars (for the most part) let the hacks go "chunka chunka" lower. Because everyone knows that the lower you "chunka chunka" the bigger badass you are.

That being said, once you master your 6 string (yup master it in all positions and modes) then a 7 string will open up some very interesting avenues for experimentation and variety. I don't mean that you have to be Steve Vai, but you need to really know your fretboard.

Otherwise it's all just "chunka chunka" and "cookie monster" vocals.

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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:12 pm
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antithesis wrote:
a seventh string has no downside, if anything it make the guitar more interesting by expanding your range


That's true. And it's not just for metal. George Van Eps (you can Google him) had a seven-string Gretsch hollowbody signature model MANY years ago, back in the late '60's/early '70's. I'm not very familiar about him, but apparently he was fairly well known in jazz circles.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfTtjBpIE5E


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