The band i've joined use 7 string guitars, the one i've got isn't really up to the task so i'm going to need a new one.
My requirements are:
thin neck profile: i love my classic necks for bluesy 6 string guitars, but not for a 7-string shred machine
tight note definition: i'm used to playing in C# standard and i'm finding it hard to get the same definition down the extra tone
fixed bridge: i'm fed up with floyd roses, more trouble than they're worth
decent scale length: see 2nd point, my current 7 string is a 25.5" and it's simply not enough
Possibly fanned fret/variable scale: i quite like the idea, although i've never tried one. I've been looking at this: http://www.rondomusic.com/product4087.html
Budget: could be anything from a £350 amazing bargain to a really quite high end guitar, value for money is more important than actual price.
So......what do you recommend?
edit: i've never been very convinced by most ibanez's, they feel a bit "toy-like" to me. I love ESPs however, from the cheapest LTD to the most expensive real deal, i've liked every single one i've played. Just to perhaps give a clue as to my tastes, i haven't ruled out an ibanez being the best choice
edit2: the style of music is progressive blackened death metal, that sounds kinda pretentious but it's the best description i think.
My requirements are:
thin neck profile: i love my classic necks for bluesy 6 string guitars, but not for a 7-string shred machine
tight note definition: i'm used to playing in C# standard and i'm finding it hard to get the same definition down the extra tone
fixed bridge: i'm fed up with floyd roses, more trouble than they're worth
decent scale length: see 2nd point, my current 7 string is a 25.5" and it's simply not enough
Possibly fanned fret/variable scale: i quite like the idea, although i've never tried one. I've been looking at this: http://www.rondomusic.com/product4087.html
Budget: could be anything from a £350 amazing bargain to a really quite high end guitar, value for money is more important than actual price.
So......what do you recommend?
edit: i've never been very convinced by most ibanez's, they feel a bit "toy-like" to me. I love ESPs however, from the cheapest LTD to the most expensive real deal, i've liked every single one i've played. Just to perhaps give a clue as to my tastes, i haven't ruled out an ibanez being the best choice
edit2: the style of music is progressive blackened death metal, that sounds kinda pretentious but it's the best description i think.
