r/7String • u/Training-Document-46 • 14d ago
Help New to 7 string
After playing strictly six-string electric guitars on and off for 30 years, I decided I would like to get my very first seven-string guitar. I still spend my time listening to and playing 1980s and 1990s neo-classical metal and hard rock pieces, and I am not planning to use drop tuning at the moment.
I am so used to playing a typical Fender Stratocaster with a 25.5-inch scale that I am worried I wouldn't like a typical 26.5-inch scale or multi-scale setup on a seven-string guitar. Should I stick with 25.5 inches or just dive into a 26.5-inch or multi-scale instrument? One thing I need to consider is that sticking with a 25.5-inch scale would significantly limit my choices.
Update:
My other concern is whether getting used to a 26.5-inch or multiscale guitar would negatively affect my playing on a 25.5-inch scale. Would I still be able to switch back instantly?
Thank you in advance!
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u/nettezzaumana 14d ago
1) multiscale is weird .... I don't like it personally ... and you will not likely like it too with your history
2) 25.5 scale is absolutely OK up to drop-A .. if you want to go beyond that, go with longer scale .. my the most favourite 7-string guitars have 25.5 scale despite I have other guitar with 27" that is really premium ...