Is a 7 String Guitar the Right Choice for You? | What To Know Before You Buy

[@zampination]

One of the best advantage the 7string gave me was that i could play n practice both drop down tuning riffs and standard tuning riffs without further tuning needed in between.

[@BillStreetStudios]

That's the reason I want one, though we're limited to B as the lowest note we can play

[@horse_dog]

What I like doing is tuning the 7th string to A and playing big chords across all the strings. It sounds really cool.

[@NathanielBTM]

@@BillStreetStudios nope. Just get thigher gauges.

[@retrorewind6042]

@@BillStreetStudios get an 8 string then

[@bradhargis2261]

Exactly. I love dropping the 7 string for low stuff. But I also love drop C tuning. So I'm in GCGCFAD.

[@Voxbanez]

+100 for playing A Change of Seasons.

[@jorge0358]

I want to get a 7 string now to play Shogun and The Sin and The Sentence

[@am1992sxe]

Same lol, the sin and the sentence is not a very hard song at all. The hardest part is playing/singing at the same time.

[@imtinokchachangkjia5879]

same here man.🤣

[@naxo112b]

@@emilandersen8628 Shogun have no competence...

[@sankthelios9547]

triv fan too! nice shit m8!

[@vagoswarlord]

Haha the main reason I got one too! I bought the Jackson JS22-7 Dinky and it's amazing!

[@JRP3music]

For me, a 7 string is also a 6 string. It took me a little while when I first got mine. I also really love the Ernie Ball Musicman John Petrucci 7 strings for the piezo acoustic sounds. My first 7 string is my Ibanez Universe.

[@adamkahn8645]

I grew up with Drop tunings so im super comfortable with them, so when i transferred to a 7, in order to help translate ewverything i would tune it to Drop D with a low A: E B G D A D A

[@Stormfire1777]

Oh shit. I’m gonna be transitioning from acoustic to 7 string

[@MrTAIMOORHASAN]

I'm transitioning from ukulele to 7 ! Huh

[@user-tq4rt2fj9l]

@@MrTAIMOORHASAN I'm transitioning from air guitar to 7 string !!

[@StaffordBeats]

I’m transitioning from the piano to 7 string!

[@ericdono9218]

I'm transitioning from 5 string bass to 7 string guitar lol.

[@Acepilot1312]

Me too!

[@chickenbeek]

it's hard to go back to 6 from a 7. 6 starts to seem like a toy or like it's missing something. Like a string heh.

[@seanathonhooper]

And the neck is MUCH smaller,I picked up a 6 string and thought the neck shrunk

[@ooferrell]

Depends on Scale length to me. Like a strat is still not too bad but I have a 27 inch scale 7 string and going back to my 24 3/4 les Paul lol is nuts

[@MehdiS-music]

Its hard to go back to 8 from a 17. 8 starts to seem like a toy..... when the world is not enough....

[@DougShablowski]

It really is hard to play a 6 after gettin use to a 7.

[@Its_lieseeeee]

@@DougShablowski I know this is an old comment so I hope you don't mind, but could you get used to using both? I like going everywhere from drop c to much lower.

[@zerofaktor007]

I'm primarily a bassist and I prefer 5 strings for economy of movement, same with the 7, I can play in the middle of the neck without having to move around too much. I really like the 5th position E for that reason

[@fernandoantoniomusic8712]

I have a Jackson Dinky 7 m, and I love everything about it. I have big hands for a dude my size, and the larger fret board is very ergonomic for me. Also, it’s light as a feather for being a larger guitar, and it sounds great; especially the really low driving tones.

[@sorinkrithuk1080]

Bougth a 7 string 1 year and a half ago, I ve played it without any issue since the first day. One thing I had in mind before buying, as you said, the scale (25.5) and the correct gauge for the 7th string after. Love it! My 6 strings too!

[@YouArentValid]

A Change of Seasons, hell yes. Instant sub.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The additional String on a 7 String Guitar is another B String (2 Octaves below the 2nd String) which makes it a great extended range Guitar to start with. The Low B String on a 7 String Guitar makes it easier to transpose to match the ranges of other instruments & Vocalists especially on Church Gigs.

[@UriVel]

I always say having a 7 string guitar is like driving a Jeep. You don't always use the 4X4, but it is there for you when you need it.

[@benic9341]

I really like your attitude when explaining, I bet you are a good teacher in real life. Keep up the good work!

[@gwarriorfromhell]

I picked up a 7 string only a year or two after picking up guitar for the first time. I am so glad I did as I feel more comfortable with a 7 than a 6 at this point lol.

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@pxjesse8128]

I was a bit hesitant at first but I'm probably gonna buy a 7 string soon, it seems like the convenient option. I've been into heavier music for a few months now and I'm constantly tuning my guitar to drop C or lower, which sounds like actual ass on my Squier Strat. About time I upgraded anyway, the Squier was fun to play when I started learning guitar, but in the long run it's pretty bad.

[@swaggygangp]

Same, today I tuned my Tele to drop A😂

[@notstask]

this is the literal same exact story i have lol

[@notstask]

I also have the crappy squier strat while also having a boss katana 50. Im thinking about getting a 7 string, either a Ibanez, Esp, or a Solar.

[@WH0LEL0TTALUVVV]

I tried Drop A on my start and holy shit..it was vile.

[@SignsOfAMatyr]

bro how loose were your strings @@swaggygangp 💀

[@adamkahn8645]

me personally..... i find the most comfortable 7 string scale was 27". Its a really significant change, but it tightens everything up really well :)

[@humb1s3rvant]

What a pleasant chap...I like this...helluva player

[@chrissxix]

I just ordered one days ago. I imagine the transition for me will be easy as I already drop tune to B on my six, have big hands for the 26.5 scale, and no focus spent on theory to keep things different and fun. I just play off feel and what I think sounds good and what doesn’t.

[@krismartin2785]

Steve is the first one to bring out the 7-string but Ibanez had already designed it and brought it to him and he redesign it to his liking before being brought out it was mentioned in an interview with steve vai

[@krismartin2785]

And im just starting out playing and i already preferred a 7 over a 6

[@leroylong78]

Idk exaclty when the first seven string came about but I know I saw a Gibson firebird 7 string from the 60s at Songbirds in Chattanooga a few years ago... so they have been around since at least the 60's

[@riffmania]

If you have a singer that wants to be in different keys it also works to have more Low end

[@littlewarcovers]

Just the video I needed, been thinking of getting a 7 string but worried the neck difference for my small hands. You are the man

[@littlewarcovers]

Am I right to assume ibanez my have the best necks for my tiny hands? I only own ibanez guitars as it is, love them

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I'm in the market for a 7 string. I'm seriously looking at the RG7421. All my other electrics are Ibanez so why not stick with them. The problem is they are all fixed bridge but I want a floyd rose.The Universe series seems to be the ones standard with floyd roses.

[@keesketsers5866]

Just got a 7 string multiscale Jackson. I was really worried that it would be awkward and confusing. It's not. I just play it as a normal guitar and if I do pentatonic runs I sometimes end up on the 7th string (low B). I have more choice in a certain position on the neck and don't have to move up and down the neck as much. I don't play metal or heavy stuff at all btw.... If you play atmospheric music with delay and reverb, the low B is nice as a background drone or just a pick and slide rumble. I love it. Multiscale is absolutely no problem, was used to it in an hour or so. Mine is a 25,5 to 27 inch multiscale.

[@TheSpeenort]

I was originally looking for a baritone guitar when I bought mine, almost exactly like your Ibanez. I have mine tuned a bit differently: I have it tuned ADGCEAD so I have an extra high D string. It took a bit of woodshedding to get used to that extra high string but now, when I'm playing in the higher scales, it has become second nature and I miss it a bit when I'm playing regular guitars.

[@dopemanricky7196]

I just got my first 7 string and it's like a whole different instrument to me.

[@jasonstallworth]

Steve, dude, I say 'No' for most guitarists, and here's why: Most 7 string players become like a mindless robot play that 1 heavy string, all the time. And then their music and everything they play/write revolves around that, thus every song sounds the same. So I encourage 7 string players (and those thinking about making the jump), make sure you don't limit yourself. Don't just hang on those super ultra heavy notes all the time. Play riffs! And play and write songs in different keys (not everything has to be in that heaviest key). If you can break past all of that, then yes, by all means get a 7! And yes, it is a transition (that extra string 'gets in the way' it seems) but you'll get used to it. And dude, I do like that Ibanez you have!! I have the ESP E-II Horizon FR-7. Plays beautifully, but I'd like to also have an Ibanez 7 string.

[@senspartech3533]

Dunno.. I think that, outside of professional musicians, music is about having fun and enjoying ourselves. I suppose for some, its about pleasing the sensibilities of others. If someone wants to sit on a single string and enjoys it thoroughly, more power to 'em. Its not my thing, but it doesnt have to be.

[@MonkeyKingsformerroomate]

​@@senspartech3533 Well said.

[@theblishknovk]

I play a 6 string and only palm mute on the low 3 strings. I think jumping to a 7 will entice me to utilize the full range for some reason and play more on the highs.

[@Tsubocheeg]

Already bought a 7 string.and 8 string.stuck with 6

[@MTD420]

bought a 7 string and never looked back!

[@jonathankeith524]

What are your main reasons for choosing the six-string? I’m considering buying a seven-string, but I’m also considering all of the variables before I spend money.

[@ripit.3457]

Jonathan Keith if you dont want to spend a lot of money, I would highly recommended the jackson js22-7. Picked mine up for $200 USD

[@mattrobertson8320]

Ichonksuke would the js22-7 really be worth it in the long run? I’m curious too, I don’t want to find myself loving the 7 string and regretting not going for a higher quality guitar. I’m sure it’s a great guitar but if I have problems with it, it could definitely cause some frustration.

[@billm1234]

Steve you talked a lot about the Floyd Rose here and there but maybe make a whole video dedicated to is a Floyd rose right for you? I think that'd be pretty cool bring it all the information into an easy to watch video like this

[@cyborgchimpy]

I got a 7 string multiscale guitar last week and been playing everyday since. everytime I switch back to my 6 string i'm like WHOA, i'm GOOODD *SHREDS*

[@CacophonyScamp]

When I picked up a 7 string for the first time I didn't know what to do with the extra string so I drop tuned it to a G which worked much better for me at the time. I wouldn't mind trying it again with a more standard tuning.

[@kefta4ever219]

I play a little bass and was going to try and learn guitar. I was figuring that since I don't know a 6 string it might be better. I wouldn't know the difference and I'm use to a wider neck from a bass. I mean buy a 7 string instead of 6.

[@alexdennison3136]

I only play 7s. When someone hands me a 6 string, my brain is like WTF is this little toy?!

[@domagojoinky8262]

So it is like the 5 string bass, you can also play 4 string lines on it as is, and it gives also an option of going lower or playing something in a different position. Low B string is a great addition to both bass and guitar. So I am for seven string guitar as it can play six string songs, and also it can make for fat riffs, and it can give a nice cello like sound while playing on the seventh string.

[@sighermike]

"....I'm a pretty short guy". Dude just rose three levels in my book. ;-) In all seriousness. I bought a 7-string back in about 2012, i think. And I couldn't get the hang of it, it threw me off and I didn't like it. I had an old Schecter Omen-7. The neck was wide, the thing just didn't sit right in my hands, and that dumb 7th string just jacked me up. I vowed to never play a 7 again. On a side note, I've been playing a 6-string bass for over a decade and I've had nothing less than a 5-string since the late 90's. Fast forward to earlier this year (2023) and I found a Sterling JP70 for $225. I heard the Petrucci models felt smaller and were easier to play. So, I picked it up. I've been playing it a lot lately, trying to figure out how to play it like a guitar vs just djent notes on the B string. I've started treating it the way I would play a 6-string, like that lower B was just a string I can play chords on, single notes, etc. just like I did with my E string. Now, I'm having a blast with it.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi Michael! Thanks for your comment and for sharing your story. Sometimes 7 string can be a bit intimidating. Glad to know you got the hang of it and are having fun. Keep up the good work!

[@jimc2971]

I ONLY PLAY 7 STRING GUITARS!! I have a 6 string guitar included, and the advantages of lower tunings in a pack.

[@Cestariarts]

I had a 10 year hiatus on playing guitar. I came back in 2017 with a 8 string Schecter, wasn't a big deal since I was re-learning how to play guitar again,

[@diegobado1584]

Same here. 8 years hiatus. Starting 2017 i Bought a 7 string. Bought a 5 strings bass. Entered in 2 bands. Got 3 girlfriends. Got 2 jobs. Ended realizinh how lazy and wanker i was up until that year. 😅

[@Toleador73]

Great video thank you! What about the bridge do you suggest a Floyd rose style bridge. Thank you!

[@ekw555]

very glad that you said 7th string was a B and then showed how 6 & 7 mirror 1 & 2. because I had absolutely no idea how it "worked" and I was going to be angry/sad if I still didn't when the video was over!

[@LifeHawkeye]

Love the video! I literally just received my first 7 string guitar in the mail today and after 35 years of playing had never even touched one lol. Played it for an hour before I took a break and was really thrown off by that 7th string on my scales lol. Gonna give it another go in a little bit here but I realize I’ll just have to spend time with the instrument in order for it become more comfortable for me. I love the low end and how it can extend chords and scales in new ways for me. Great video and you’re a great player Steve! By the way I nearly bought that same Keith Merrow signature Schecter but went with the C7 Diamond Series FR SLS Elite black fade burst. I like that they remind of Ibanez in terms of their feel and speed.

[@wildesage4172]

Fantastic insight and exploration of the options available with a 7. Nicely done. Subscribed!

[@sugameltpastriescoffee7186]

the A minor pentatonic part answered my question. 6 String it is. Thank you for the video!

[@joe_brooks_music]

Steve Vai came out with a 7 string is '93 I think. John Petrucci used his guitar on the Awake album. KORN came out in '94 and had them too but I think Steve Vai started it.

[@andreitulvan4080]

When I clicked on this video and A Change of Seasons started playing, I thought it was from my Spotify.. I just listened to it :) Also, checking 7 string guitars to learn the song :)

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

The 7 String Guitar is a great extended range Guitar to start with because the additional String is another B String (2 Octaves below the regular B String) which means if you know what the 2 E Strings are doing, you'll know what the 2 B Strings are doing right away too. The Low B String on the 7 String Guitar is also great because just like the 5 String Bass, it makes it easier to play what's written on the page, & it also facilitates transposition so you can match the ranges of other instruments & Vocalists especially on Chuch gigs. Extended range Guitars are great for Church Gigs because they're a fun way to add a bit of Rock n Roll.

[@DevosaurusRex]

So as a beginner would a 7 string be a bad idea? I’ve held a few and they feel better in my hand then most 6 strings. My hands aren’t huge but it just feels like it actually fits in my hand.

[@davidmaughan4472]

As a beginner, you should probably just buy whatever guitar gets you most excited to pay. Once you fall in love you'll happily go back to buy another. Getting a guitar that excites you will keep you excited to play for the rest of your life

[@saulurena7681]

I kinda wanted one for a while but I noticed I can just play a 6 string tuned to B.

[@A.P.O.I.E]

It's just not the same playing a downtuned six Saul. Might feel more comfortable in some sense but trust me, seven is king!

[@MARK-r6c3k]

Ok now I really want a Seven Guitar 😁👍 Thanks, you answered a few questions I've always had about those.

[@s8nlx661]

Finally.... I have been waiting a while to see you with a 7 string and what you can do with one of them. I really think people should start using 7 strings and start phasing out 6. You don't have to go heavy metal. Just that those low tones and octaves make it more adaptable. 6 strings low E string is actually very high as compared to almost every other musical instrument. For instance a piano and baritone notes are great and give you really cool sounding harmonies....but Saddly a guitar can't get in on that cool sound because you're low E is far to high limiting you and the other instrument because it can only go as far as the guitar will allow. Yes you can use a 6 and drop the tuning but then you lose your high E string and that is absolutely a terrible that high E is extremely important and you have to get use to scales being completely different. Relearning is gonna take time and it's just not a good idea. But the 7 string gives you so many perks with 0 cons... Other than getting use to it being bigger. That however will not take long at all. After a few days you'll wonder why you ever used a 6. Like I was saying you don't have play metal to appreciate the options a 7 string offers. Keep in mind a 7 string was pretty much created by Steve vai and pretty much uses it all the time. His interviews when asked a out his setup at home is his uv7....probably the nicest sounding guitar ever made. But if you've questioned getting one cuz it's not your type of music you are very mistaken. It only gives you and any you play with more options. It's a great idea and give it a few days not a few minutes and I guarantee you'll wish you got one far sooner 🤘🤘

[@BROCK13K]

Second phrase of DT riff sounds identical to a classic deftones riff, thinking* my own summer/around the fur.

[@dimebaggins8709]

That's it! I thought it sounded familiar.

[@jushazhang7716]

I think vice versa, because a change of seasons was released in 1995, 2 years before around the fur was released.

[@MrAnalyptic]

Damn, I said in my head that sounds like deftones

[@jerryreichelderfer747]

Good points, and I am going to share this to maybe help my guitar friends that might be considering a 7. It did mess with me visually, but like most things you gets used to it. Same goes for 8 strings. I do also like multiscale a lot. I allows me to use standard gauge 10-46 6 string set and I add a 56 for the 7th and a 74 for the 8th. This gives me nice tension on the lower strings without working too hard like you do with huge strings, while still retaining the same ability to bend on the higher strings with the shorter scale.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for the comment, Jerry!

[@awonderingoneil206]

I can go between both with ease. There was no transition for me going up to a 7 string, I'd say its down to the Ibanez wizard neck profiles, there so comfortable. I find I end up writing riffs differently on the 7 compared to the 6. A quick note to potential buyers, buy a 7 string with a longer scale length not a 25 inch, tuning becomes unstable with standard scale. Go for 26 to 29 or even 30. You'll find more clarity on the low B with a increased scale.

[@MonkeyKingsformerroomate]

Great video Steve. Just thought I'd add something. I have a seven and an eight string. If you're not sure if you'll like it you could always get one that plays great but is lower priced. I payed 300 bucks for my 8 string and it plays awesome. It's perfectly serviceable, even compared to some of my higher end guitars and not terribly expensive. I don't use it nearly as much as my six strings but I do enjoy going back to it once in a while. Completely different feel you can do a bit ore with it. Shop around for sure before you decide. You could always upgrade later if you really enjoy it.

[@iamrubenmes]

Which 8 string did you get?

[@Jacob26mu]

Great video man. Thanks for some actual real-world experience and advice.

[@stinemusiclessons]

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[@DougShablowski]

I tune 7th to A and get some bar chord action going. Only problem i have is 6 string guitars feel a bit odd now.

[@huskyspade3461]

First video of yours I've ever seen and you start with "A Change of Seasons"?! Yep..subbed!

[@KhyrisEidan]

I love playing a 12-string. it's hard to go backfrom 12 to 6... So I want 7 string.... I even felt it pull to it a 7-string..

[@Anton_the_Vampire]

One thing I enjoy working on with my 7 string is 3 octave scales and arpeggios. I'm no speed demon, but still they are fun to do.

[@xplanet2112]

I think the less you know the easier the transition is because you’re (I’m) clueless in the first place. I have a nice 8 too, it’s just another tool. 👍🏼 Actuality, and I digress, the longer scale length suggested by extended range guitars feels more natural to me as a bass player due to tension but that concept is now taken on by multi scale guitars due to the correct/assumed tension. n shit.

[@lucyferina]

it won't throw you off if you like me are a drummer and just mess with guitars, and due to time now I mostly learn things by watching videos and not actually holding a guitar. For some reason I have improved my playing even though I have not held a guitar in years, what I mean things that I used to struggle to play seem very easy to me now. It most be that frame of mind thing...

[@thespotlights9278]

Im having a hard time dialing in a Schecter Reaper multiscale 7 string. Mostly, the low B (drop A). I get nearly no actual chug out of the lowest string.... I get more of a plunky, Korn type of tone.... But, not a true chug. It is a 27 x 25.5 with a .62 on the low B (drop A). I am using Helix Native , ML Sound Labs Mikko Mesa OS IR.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey thanks for commenting. Maybe adding a bit of compression might help. Just to level the tone.

[@2174863]

what was the song at the beginning?

[@thesneekibreeki]

Sounded to me like "My own summer" by deftones

[@A.P.O.I.E]

For those that scroll the comments section straight away and pay only scant attention to the video itself. Yes, a 7 string guitar is so you, mate! Trust me, it's the perfect instrument! I took the plunge and bought a fairly cheap one back in 2017. Upshot: best decision I ever made! Created some of my very best music with my little baby Shao Rah (yeah, I named her. Sad, I know). Safe

[@dusty987]

Honestly, I wanna buy a 7 string just so I can tune it to BDADGBE so I can play both nu-metal riffs and Drop D grunge riffs without having to re-tune or change guitars. My genius is… almost frightening.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey thanks for your comment! Go for it and hope you find a nice guitar. A new instrument is always a great source of motivation! Good luck finding and awesome guitar! Keep up the good work!

[@c.m5043]

How do you avoid wacking the low B string when playing normal chords? Like if you fancied playing some jonny cash or something I don't know lol. I had a 7 string before but I found I couldn't do upstrokes when strumming, even with barre chords etc. Any tips?

[@prism223]

I have an 8 string but not a 7 so it might not translate perfectly, but the extra strings do have a price. It's possible to adapt and play 6 string chords on extended range guitars but it will never be as easy and natural due to the extra strings. My advice is to use each tool where it works best.

[@Vamike9]

Great video Steve, I also enjoy playing a 12 string as a 6 string guitar sometimes. It opens up the string spaces and feels more comfortable with some songs

[@KyleDaSloth]

I used to have a schecter seven string with active Seymour Duncan pups. Only two things I didn't like was the shape and weight. It sounded ferocious, though!

[@UNGETABLE7]

So for a complete beginner it wouldn’t matter? Thank you!

[@jeanlikesbeef]

Thank you Steve, such a good advice!

[@I-L1KE-GH0STS]

No body ever talks about the difficulty of switching back to a 6 string lol. I don't know it's probably just me maybe I spent too long on a 7 string because now when I play a 6 I almost always go one string down. Could have something to do with learning by ear first because I don't see the first string as the first it was the last string for me I was 7 years old and I had no one to teach me. I have tried my entire life to resolve this issue it still trips me up when I'm reading tablature or script. Thanks for the Video it's some interesting thoughts. I do have a question you may have answered in another video, Whats the significance of the tuners beeing on just the top or just the bottom? I have a 7 string Ibanez like you but my tuners are on the top. Is there a difference in how it holds tune or possibly even effect the tone of the 7th? I honestly didn't think about it until I seen your Ibanez.

[@davej8045]

I’m thinking about a new guitar and it is available as both, hope to try a 6 version this week and a similar 7 to see which feels better to me. Tried the one 7 I own and have to look for the low E rather than just feel it and go.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi! That's awesome! A new guitar is always a great source of inspiration. Hope you find the right one and enjoy the new guitar! Congrats! 🙂. Thanks for commenting and for sharing!

[@stephenvanbellinghen933]

wow this guy plays very smooth

[@MARK-r6c3k]

Right off the bat, your tune at the beginning was awesome

[@MonkeyKingsformerroomate]

"A Change of Seasons". by Dream Theater

[@bradcarr2444]

I'm curious as a complete beginner is it wise to start playing guitar on a 7 string so there's zero transition issues or start on a 6 string then switch to 7 string.

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hey thanks for commenting. Usually the transition goes from 6 to 7. & string guitar will have 6 extra notes and the chord shapes will be a bit different. You can start on a 7 but I'd still practice the chords and learn them as if I was playing a 6 string so you don't feel too lost when you pick up a 6 string. It also depends on the music you'd like to play. Hope this answers your question.

[@shawnhuff3920]

I have a schecter demon-7 seven string guitar

[@iplayminecraft1115]

with my 7 string I usually down tune the 7th string so i still have all 6 strings in standard and can transition from different tunings without much fiddling around.

[@patouellette3228]

8 strings but only using 7 strings I don’t know what to do 8 strings let but i like get seven strings

[@kekw666]

what’s the intro song?

[@johnwehby7371]

Thanks, Steve! Do you worry about stepping on your bass player?

[@stinemusiclessons]

Many times, the bass player would play a 5 string with a low B as well, so it’s really not any different from that perspective.

[@iliyagarov3444]

I am considering an option to use 7 str guitar like a 6 string tune in B to play some heavy bands and still have chance to use it like a 6 string tune in E ignoring 7th to jam satrian buying mid to high lvl guitar , do you think its a good idea?

[@arisexthexbroken]

Very informative. 👍🏻 thank you’

[@frednesbittjr.7862]

So...You're tuning the added (7th) string to Standard Note: B1 (MIDI #35)...Are we on the same page? Grateful Fred

[@SirJenkz]

most likely, since it is the standard tuning for 7 string.

[@RobLopshire]

great info. Thanks!

[@stinemusiclessons]

Hi. My pleasure! Glad it was helpful and thanks so much for your comment!

[@franciscodanconia3551]

Great video. What about 7 string vs baritone? Is one always preferable to the other for you, or would it be situational?

[@SmashSquatch30]

I think it would come down to the desire to playing a lower sound vs flexibility. Baritones are great for playing in a lower tone but don't offer you the extended range. So have the similar comfort of a 6-string but be able to play those heavy, low tunes on a guitar built for it, or do that with the small-learning curve of a 7-string plus a little extra range. Not sure if that helps, but it's definitely a personal choice. I would recommend noodling on a 7-string if you're able to get your hands on one. I'm hoping to grab a multiscale 7-string in the future.

[@malted.4466]

This question sticks in my head, too. For playing Metal, which is mostly in B or C tuning. Would a Baritone be a better choice?

[@zukioh]

Any advice is appreciated. Debating between three seven strings, an Ibanez Prestige, an E-II and a Schecter KM7. Can someone help me pick between the three?

[@Acepilot1312]

Well brother, after researching quite a lot, I’m actually picking out the Schecter C-7 FR SLS Elite, it also has a 26.5” scale as the KM7. I find my Schecter has more value in the price range than the Ibanez. But, it’s your choice, since you’re at the $2,000 range. I would say, at that price range, go for the Ibanez or ESP E-II. :)

[@ScoutsPatterson]

What model is that Ibanez

[@stinemusiclessons]

Thanks for watching, Justyn! The Ibanez is an Axion 7 String, and the Schecter is a Keith Merrow KM7 MK-iii Artist. Hope this helps! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve’s new Fretboard Framework webinar is now available on-demand. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/webinar/registration/ You’ll discover… ✅ How to combine triads to create satisfying guitar solos. ✅ An easy 4 step method to ignite your soloing creativity so your solos don’t sound like a scale. ✅ How to break out of the pentatonic box and understand how to solo using your entire fretboard. ✅ And a few cool licks you’ll want to add to your arsenal. Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out some free preview videos from Steve’s brand new Fretboard Framework course: www.guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/promo-2/#videos

[@ScoutsPatterson]

@@stinemusiclessons which Axion model, like model number. is it an RG? Trying to look it up

[@happygiraffe9787]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@EC100_]

what guitar is that, the one that has the blue burst

[@stinemusiclessons]

Ibanez RG1027PBF-CBB Premium Cerulean Blue Burst 7 String Guitar. Thanks for commenting!

[@EC100_]

@@stinemusiclessons thank you!

[@CatPickStudios]

Haha looks like all of us who attended SpiritCon do 7 string videos now. Guitar Broa did one, I did one there too and you are doing one! Is the 7 string the new 6? Just kidding, great video Steve, your videos are super inspiring!

[@stinemusiclessons]

Ha! Yeah, I always get a lot of questions about the 7 string guitars. Take care buddy!

[@Danielm103]

sold my 7, didn't like the 26.5" scale length, might try a 25.5"

[@donaldthescotishtwin]

What Ibanez model and finish is that?

[@MaartenFranken]

For bass that extra string is very useful. Im a hardcore 1990s bass player, I use it to rest my righthand thumb on, its a very practical string. :P (Just joking around, of course)

[@Amanet13]

Why didn’t you continue playing that Schecter KM7 MKIII but you switched to Ibanez

[@northernhemisphere4906]

is that "clean" distortion mostly amp or guitar itself, is it both?

[@louisanthony266]

Thanks great video, really helped me learn that the 7 strings isn’t for me. So I bought an 8 string lol. Love your vids man.

[@Donjuanthesecond]

I already own the original KM7 MK1 and looking to actually get the KM7 MKIII that you played in this video. How would you compare that KM7 MKIII to something like the Solar A1 series in a 7 string? If you have had chance to play one.

[@neonerbse.]

Uli Jon Roth was the first player I saw on a 7-string. Especially built for him..✌️

[@julesmcloughlan1778]

were you making up that song at the start if not can you please tell me what it is

[@anthonyjohns6107]

I got my first guitar not too long ago and it’s a schecter demon 7 and I’ve gotten comfortable with it, any tips for a beginner guitarist?

[@fransiscusigfanno1957]

Your first guitar is 7 string?