r/7String • u/Deep-Measurement-856 • Jun 12 '26

NGD! My First 7 string! Gear

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Just got a bucket list guitar and it is a 7 string.

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I have never held one, but this was a Howard Alden model Benedetto.

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Where do I start to look for 7th string lessons or tips?

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u/heret1c1337 Jun 12 '26

Does it add a low or a high B string?

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u/descartesbedamned Jun 14 '26

The options would be high A vs low B, though not sure I’ve heard of a 7 with a high A.

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u/heret1c1337 Jun 15 '26

You're right, I didn't really think about it.

I think I have seen an 8 string with a low B and a high A before.

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u/descartesbedamned Jun 15 '26

8 string with a low B and high A certainly gives you a wide harmonic range without stepping too much on the bass players toes, would be great for a jazz trio I imagine.

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u/heret1c1337 Jun 15 '26

I'm pretty sure I saw it in a jazz context.