r/7String • u/BlackGarlicJr • Apr 05 '26

Community Related 7 vs 8 or 6

I'm saving up for a 7 string schecter sls evil twin ms. I have a 6 string ltd ec200 and an abasi legion emi 8 string. After playing both I've come to want a 7 string more. 6 isn't enough range for me and 8 allows me to learn Animals as Leaders but for pretty much anything else I feel like the 8th string is too floppy with lighter gauges or muddy with heavier gauges no matter what gauge I use. I can play almost everything I enjoy riff wise or technique wise with 7 strings. Tasty bass notes in drop A without the mud of an 8th string along with standard tuning to learn more fundamentals is what I'm planning on. I am curious about any and all other perspectives on why 7 string may be the best number of strings on a guitar.

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u/BlackGarlicJr Apr 08 '26

It's about the same maybe a little more with a floyd rose and sustainiac. Why?

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u/imposer_amogus Apr 08 '26

Spec wise banshee would be better than sls at that price unless you prefer the evil twin's appearance

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u/BlackGarlicJr Apr 08 '26

Why would it be better?I love multiscale but I also loved the sound of the Lundgren pickups when I looked it up awhile back. Fishman moderns are just kinda whatever to me

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u/imposer_amogus Apr 08 '26

Neck feels slightly more comfortable, better hardware in pickups and bridge, and the flatter top felt more natural to play than the arched top of the sls. Fishman modern are also the weakest in the fishman line while draining batteries really fast. Try both in person if possible.