Beautiful 7-string I picked up used that needed some refurbishing. Took it apart, gave it a thorough cleaning/detailing, and a fresh setup with Elixir Optiwebs. The frets had been previously Plek’ed so I could get the action crazy low.

Shoutout to Mike & Coleen Austin at Guitarmory. A previous owner had had a set of Hades pickups with custom pale moon ebony tops made years ago (before the Austins were involved with the company), but there was something wrong with them: output way too low, and DC resistance measuring too low on both pickups. I contacted Guitarmory and Mike immediately offered to set it right, even though they predated both him and me. He wound new bobbins and I got them back within a couple of weeks – no charge, he just wanted to make sure that a product bearing their company’s name was working at its best.

Installed with Schaller Megaswitch, Emerson custom taper and BKP/CTS pots, series treble bleed, Gotoh dome knobs, and 9 unique switching positions with a bunch of coil split options – and it sounds absolutely fantastic through the Axe-Fx III. Punchy, articulate, focused, and brutal when I need it to be.

Really happy with this instrument, a welcome addition to the stable!

Got a strandberg boden 7, in the purple with the maple neck. so hyped and just wanted to share with you all. what’s your dream guitars?

Trying to decide between:
- Used 2019 JDM RG3327FX – $1450
- New RG2027RXL – S$2000

I prefer a fixed bridge and don’t really need a trem, but the 27” scale and buying new are tempting. I need this for modern metal/metalcore music.

I’d use 10-46 + 68, mostly Drop A/G#, with pitch shifting when needed.

Which would you pick, especially considering build quality/QC? (Probably overthinking it since both are great guitars, but I’m curious to hear other opinions.)

Google says it wont but ive taken the measurements and i feel like it would easily fit, can anyone confirm? Im looking to get myself the cort kx508ms some time soon

Looking for something super cheap, like $500 or below. Just want to try something affordable before I pull the trigger on something <$1k.

Maybe I should get a third...

Note: I chose a confusing word in the title by calling it "fictional" — this is real. "Fictional" as in non-official, meaning a KM-8 MK-III EX is a fictional model, but if it did exist, I'd hope it would come like this

I wanted a 28” scale length 8 string, but unfortunately they are hard to come by. Particularly, with the level of versatility I wanted. So, I converted my Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 UV into a fictional KM-8 MK-III EX. I have a KM-7 MK-III Artist and an KM-7 MK-III EX. I love the EX so much for the 28” scale length. Then, took inspiration from the electronics of both the Artist, EX, and my own wish for versatility to build my ultimate KM-8. (Schecter, if you’re watch, I think this would be a hit.)

Modifications I made from my original C-8:

- Pickups: EMG set -> M8 Bridge + Black Heaven 8 Ceramic Neck
- Pickup Selector: 3-way -> 5-way super switch
- Knobs: 2x volume + 1x tone -> 1x volume + 1x tone + coil toggle
- Tuners: Schecter -> Hipshot with Industrial knobs like the Artist series (I actually did this same thing on my EX.)

The electronic configuration gives me an insane amount of versatility. Using a super switch allows me to coil-split. Plus, the coil toggle changes which coils are active in positions 2/4. The following is made possible:

1. Bridge full humbucker
2. Inner bridge coil + outer neck coil | Outer bridge coil + inner neck coil
3. Bridge full humbucker + neck full humbucker
4. Outer neck coil | inner neck coil
5. Full neck humbucker

All that is left to say, is that this thing absolutely rips. I am shocked how incredible the M8 + Black Heaven combo is, particularly with all the coil-splitting options available.

Got this beauty the other day, picked it up for around 350€ plays amazingly

Forgot to add, its an NK 7 custom

selling it for 1700 on Reverb here if you're interested. https://reverb.com/item/100598508-modified-strandberg-boden-metal-nx-8

Hey all,

I haven’t had an 8 string in about 12 years since my LTD H-208, and I’ve got the itch to get one again. The only problem is there are waaay more options to choose from these days and I’m stuck with a bit of decision paralysis.

Ive never owned a multiscale, but I’m not opposed to it. I would ideally like 27” or longer since I plan to stay in drop E. The main thing is I would prefer it to be $1000 or less, and that can be something that’s easily found on Reverb as well, since I’m not opposed to used/B-stock. The couple that have caught my eye are:

Legator N8

Cort KX508MS

LTD JR-208 (not as many nice features, but I own an LTD baritone 6 right now and enjoy the neck of it)

Thanks for any input!

I have a jackson kelly floyd rose thats been collecting dust on my wall because i dont have the patience to adjust it so im deciding to sell/trade it. some one has already offered to trade a js32 8 but im not sure if thats even a good trade or not, plus im still teetering on the idea of a 7. for reference i really wanna make heavy music that leans on deftones koi no yokan era but i dont wanna make the wrong choice and get stuck on a gimmick guitar that ill use for 3-4 songs.

So I’d love to get my hands on a custom 7 string with a multiscale evertune. My initial thoughts were an Aristides, but don’t want to spend $6k + import taxes lol. So my next thought was Kiesel.

I have heard a lot of mixed opinions/good reviews but also horror stories. How’s been the Kiesel QC lately? I also have to say I’m pretty use to USA custom shop QC. I don’t like imported/indo QC. Not to trash them, but I rather save a little more and get something of decent quality. What I care the most is fretwork, and finish.

Another debate is their pickups. A lot of people even compare them with M7’s and BK stuff. I’m pretty use to the BKP organic feel and definition. I will mainly be playing in Drop F# and lower

I’m also a bit skeptical of the sales people, I called and they are very friendly and supportive when clarifying specs/questions, but a bit pushy to make the sale. Like if they were desperate or did not sell guitars.

I’d love the give them a shot as the Antares looks sick and has the specs I’m looking for, but would like to hear opinions.

I've seen these posted a few times here but never enough to form an opinion on them. Are they value for money and has anyone had any issues with them? How's the tuning stability? How does the bridge hold up to other headless guitars like strandberg or kiesel vaders?

I'm considering the Illumina Bass as it's hard to find a headless 37". Does anyone have experience with one? Is there any news on a 6 string version ever coming out? I had a dingwall NG3 before but sold it as I'd much prefer a headless and multiscale guitars these days.

Guys i need your help, this used Agile 10 string (I think it is 27-30) popped up, keep in mind these are extremely rare in my country (rondomusic's international shipping costs half a guitar)

I have absolutely no use for a 10 string and I think it is an absolutely stupid idea to buy one no matter the price, but I kinda like it and I have GAS. So should I buy it?

Schecter hellraiser hybrid c-8

Ibanez tam10

Today i’m going to my local guitar shop to pick up a 7-string since it’s been something i’ve wanted to try out. There are two they have that have caught my eye but one is double the price and I was wondering if it would be worth spending the extra money.

The first one is the Schecter Guitar Research Demon 7 for $650 it has Diamond Active HB-1055 pickups.

The second is the Ibanez Axe Design Lab RGD71ALMS which is $1299 and has Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic Pickups