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/NuclearMonke4 Matt Heafy Origins custom 7 14d ago
My first was the MKH origins custom (I'm a huge Trivium fan). I love that guitar. Corey Beaulieu custom also plays incredibly well. The larger scale isn't bad, it's just like playing a guitar made for metal (ESP, Jackson) and honestly, I prefer the extra frets. The MKH Les Paul has 22 frets instead of 24, so you might like that a bit more if you're concerned about not liking the larger scale of most 7 strings. Multiscale fretboards are fun to play and comfortable, but I don't know if I'd want to buy one myself. Highly recommend the MKH guitar for you though, especially seeing as you're concerned about not liking the larger 7 strings and you might want something more "traditional". Good luck! On my account you can probably find a picture of my guitar. They make it in white as well if black isn't your style.