Subj : Re: 7 string dream
To   : Don DesChamps
From : Martin Ridgley
Date : Tue Jul 25 2000 12:15 pm

-=> Don DesChamps wrote to Martin Ridgley <=-

MR> The whole concept is quite intriguing, but personally I just don't
MR> have the technical facility to make good use of the extra string.
MR> Six is plenty for me!  ;-)

DD> I don't think I could handle the extra width let alone the extra
DD> string.

  I got a 6-string bass about ten years ago and I thought that was
going to be a bit of a struggle at first.  But it was really only a
matter of altering my left hand technique slightly.  Actually *using*
the extra strings (one above and one below the normal 4-strings I was
familiar with) really took some getting used to.  I soon decided to
retire my 4-string bass for a while until I got comfortable with the
new configuration.  ;-)

  Anyway, I can see using a 7-string guitar for styles such as jazz
and classical, but they seem kind of pointless for contemporary
rock/pop/whatever.
  Lenny Breau had his 7-string electric made with an extra wide neck -
like a Spanish-style acoustic.  He said it made it easier for him to
play different parts simultaneously and make sure that each note rang
clearly.  But he was a unique player with quite specialized needs.
I just can't see the need for most players to have a 7-string guitar.

DD> This month's Guitar Player has a "shootout" on 7 string
DD> guitars from low end to higher priced.

  Thanks.  I might have to check that out, if only to see what all
the 'buzz' is about.  ;-)

    Martin
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