Yet another 7 string post...

[reprieve]

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I would use a 0.52 [img]graemlins/band.gif[/img]

[pro-fusion]

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Either .52 or .54. Most .09 sets I see have .54 as the low-B (such as D'Addario). I would probably tend toward .52, as I like somewhat floppy strings, and I don't use a heavy string-attack.

Right now, I'm using the last of a couple of packs of this weird discontinued LaBella set that I managed to get at Washington Music Center: 09-11-14-22-30-38-53. From now on, I'm going to order those string gauges on an individual basis, except for the low B--you just CANNOT get .53 strings anywhere. The wound strings all seem to be even-number gauges only. So I'll probably drop down to a .52, unless that's just too floppy--I tune down a half-step, so it could be possible.

[toejam]

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When I got my 7, it had 9-42 on it with a 56 for the B. I changed them to 10-46 and kept the 56 and thought it was perfect in either standard or a half-step flat. I don't think I could go any lower than a 56 for the B string.

[toejam]

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Originally posted by GiantBaba:
I have one 7-string;

Conklin GTG-7 (Groove Tools Guitar)

Hardtail (Strat-style string-thru)
Cherry wood body, 5 pc. Maple/Purpleheart neck
Rosewood fretboard w/ offset inlays
Bolt-on (Awesome heel!)
Push-pull coil-tap
Black finish
Made in Korea
Paid only $200 USD (Pawn shops, gotta love 'em)

I use it almost exclusively for "metal", or my dabblings therein. It's tuned 1/2 step down, and right now it has a custom set of 9-60 gauge strings installed. It sounds good to my ears, but I don't have the best rig in the world, just a little Peavey practice amp. I almost always use the Conklin dry, straight through, it just doesn't sound right thru my DigiTech RP200. My complaints; The tuners suck, and the pickups are somewhat muddy sounding. I'm going to replace them eventually.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Those are very cool looking and I've thought about getting one. I inquired about them at Conklin's site, and Bill Conklin wrote me back saying that even though they're made in Korea, they're made to his specs. Seems like a very nice guitar for the money! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[GiantBaba]

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Yeah, for the money, the Conklin's a spectacular deal. I wouldn't feel ripped off even if I had paid the 700 USD retail price. It has a great neck, too. I'd call it a thin, soft "C" shape, not too wide, but still comfortable string spacing. If you can find one for a good price, I'd highly recommend them. Better than an Ibanez any day (well, the Ibanez's I played, at least. An AX7221 and a UV777BK. I didn't plug either of them in, though. I still want a UV one day [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] ).

[k65h]

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I own two 7 string guitars.

Carvin DC727.

Maple neck thru
Alder body wings
Ebony fretboard
Dunlop 6100 jumbo frets
MOP block inlays
Carvin C26 pickups
Licensed Floyd 7 trem w lock nut
1 volume, 1 tone, 3 way toggle, 2 coil splits
Pearl white with matching headstock
Gold hardware
Sperzel tuners

I also own a Schecter V7.
Black
Maple bolt on neck
Basswood body
2 humbuckers
3 way slide switch
1 volume, 1 tone
Licensed Floyd 7 trem with lock nut
Grover tuners
Black hardware
Diamond inlays
Jumbo frets

Kent

[1trussell]

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Hey, how are those Carvin pickups? I thought about getting a Carvin 7-string, but I've always preferred Duncan's pickups. I've also heard that Carvin guitars do not accept aftermarket pickups without a little work. Is this true as well?

[k65h]

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Originally posted by Travis:
Hey, how are those Carvin pickups? I thought about getting a Carvin 7-string, but I've always preferred Duncan's pickups. I've also heard that Carvin guitars do not accept aftermarket pickups without a little work. Is this true as well?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The C26 pickups have a nice tone. But, I do feel thier output is a little on the weak side. I'm hoping they eventually come with a C22b version of the C26. Otherwise the clarity and tone of the pickup is fine. Just not enough umph. I notice a level difference when switching from My '89 DC127 (M22n and M22sd pickups) to my Dc727.

The 6 strings are fine for switching pickups. You may need a new bezel for around the pickup is all.

The 7 string cavity is slightly smaller than a normal 7 string pickup route.
Most have said they just needed to trim down the ears and maybe a touch of the base of thier aftermarket pickups to get them to fit. Most said it wasnt that big of a hassle.
Only pickups that I've heard requiring a rerouting of the pickup cavity are EMGs.

Kent

[1trussell]

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That's exactly what I had to do to get the Duncans to fit in my RG1527. I wonder why they make the route so shallow? Bastards.

[Epica]

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Nice Carvin Kent, love the white/gold hardware


I kinda want a UV777 with a black pickguard with a EMG 81-7 in the bridge as only pick-up, just like Troy from Ventt/Lesser Known God had.. anyone have a pic of his?

[jgcable]

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My opinion of the Carvin C26 pickups is 100% different. I like them so much I actually use them as replacements in my Schecter. The only 2 seven string pickups I like as much are the EMG 707 and the Duncan Invader 7.

[k65h]

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Originally posted by jgcable:
My opinion of the Carvin C26 pickups is 100% different. I like them so much I actually use them as replacements in my Schecter. The only 2 seven string pickups I like as much are the EMG 707 and the Duncan Invader 7.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">As I said. I like the tone of the C26. I just wish the output was a little hotter.
I agree they blow away the Duncan Designs found in most Schecter diamond series guitars. The C26 definitely has more clarity than the DDs in my Schecter V7.

[eaeolian]

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Wayniac, you STILL haven't pulled the trigger on that trade? Still undecided, or being lazy? [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

As for the pickup discussion, I like the JB7 and the 707 - although the Washburn I just got has a Duncan Distortion in it, and it sounds very nice with the Mahogany body.

In fact, the whole guitar is damn nice - sounds good, plays well, excellent fretwork, too. The neck needs a turn, though - it's got too much relief in it. The combination of the all-maple neck and the mahogany body with the 24.75 scale gives the low B some really cool harmonics...

Mike

[1trussell]

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Really? A short scale seven string? I would think that the low B would be a little too floppy.

[eaeolian]

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I thought it might, too, but there's no problem so far with 10-56 on it...

Mike