Why Does the Martin Johnny Marr Signature Guitar Have 7 Strings?

[@christopherseeley5760]

The Roger McGuinn signature model is built like this. Great guitar to play.

[@seandaniel23]

Good call, I didn't even know about that.

[@TheUnsignedbands]

Johnny Fucking Marr is a legend . This would sound great for the song there is a light

[@gtr1952]

Hey Sean, there is also a Roger McGuinn model, I believe based on a D28, that has the G- octave string also! I had my hands on one once at a GC, they wanted a lot of $$ for it. When I went back the next day with $$ it was gone!! I've been looking for one ever since!! I even took a less expensive Alvarez, drilled another peg hole in the head stock, and cut a new nut and bridge! It just was not quite the same. So I took my Aria 12 string, and used 6 plus the G-octave on that! With a pickup, that worked better! But I'm still looking for the McGuinn Martin!! I like your new "look" there my friend!! 8) Take care, Peace --gary

[@RussellsHouse]

Interesting! I thought it would be a low B string. It actually looks easy to play. Thanks for sharing!

[@mortonwilson795]

Played one of these a few years back, circled it over a few weeks and wish I'd grabbed it then! Nice they've re-issued it - that high G really makes a difference.

[@MashaT22]

That’s so funny. I was recently wondering why there aren’t acoustic 7 string guitars - and coincidentally, here we are, lol. But acoustic players are really good at using the E string like a drone string, so maybe it’s a silly idea. I don’t think it’s silly, though. Interesting that this guitar has the added string on the treble side. Imagine using this guitar with a partial capo or a full capo - could be fun!

[@ttaurus393]

Love the look of that guitar. Perfect body type. Not crazy about changing 7 strings.

[@seandaniel23]

It's funny because the 7th tuner almost blends in and you don't notice it at first until you look.

[@markjohnson6485]

Cool guitar as you know I am a big Martin head thanks for the video

[@danteuk8024]

Wow, what's the one string that breaks in the most on a 12-string? the thinnest, the high G string! This 7 String sounds like a terrible idea to me.

[@charlieytpw]

It’s when a drummer guitar rhythm player gets another new top hat on kit

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

I like Taylor/Alvarez's idea of an 8 string

[@MrDazaska7]

They should have put a second 'r' on the head stock logo! Marrtin

[@greedlz]

I was just sitting here playing in a drop tuning on my acoustic and thought about the idea of a 7 string and foind this love Jonny Marr seen him play twice. Is there one string double or 7 individual? What tuning are you using?

[@seandaniel23]

Yes it doubles the G string so I was playing it in standard

[@iscovidoveryet7828]

Martins are great guitars, no qualms about that, but I'm curious to hear Sean's take on the new Yamaha TAG3's.

[@lebe220]

And then you need a five string, like Keith Richards...

[@jcburger733]

7 strings, very interesting idea.

[@seandaniel23]

Yeah I was kind of digging it!

[@toblue7451]

Well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sean ! Since UR back East here. Ya Also going to "The PRS Factory" on the eastern Shore ?????? Ol west

[@erichobbs4042]

This may be a dumb question but, do you have to buy two sets of strings for this to get the second G string or can you find a special seven string set?

[@Lionheart352]

Do you still have access to the guitar? I’d be interested in how it sounds downtuned

[@dankers12]

So you can play Korn at open mic

[@GripenHealth]

Najs...

[@marcaustin]

take the string that's the hardest to tune and double it up

[@seandaniel23]

haha it's diabolical!

[@teweti]

Why only the G string ?

[@MusicManFernando]

What is the tuning again??

[@adayatatyme]

Hey, its youtube. You can go back.

[@MusicManFernando]

@@adayatatyme I know it sounded weird. I think he said two G's . How is that going to work with playing chords?

[@bbeacom74]

The Gs are an octave apart. Like a 12 string. You fret both strings as if they're one.

[@GlowingCreeper72]

I'd rather have an extra bass string

[@seandaniel23]

fair

[@nolamight1]

Sound is awful but what ever you prefer.

[@trusarmor4957]

its a been a while since i was .. FIRST!!!

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Obviously a factory defect.