|
|
#1
04-01-2011, 06:35 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Seven String Acoustic
I have a 16 1/4" guitar going right now, before i brace the top and decide on bridge location and all that, i was kicking around the idea of a seven string acoustic. It was originally going to be a baritone, but i had this idea today about the seven string. So, what i'm asking is: Is there anyone out there with any experience in 7 string acoustics? I can't find much on the internet about them, other than some ibanez's. I wondered if any fingerstylists have experimented them? If not a 7 string it will be a fan fret baritone, so stay tuned for more information on a final decision and pictures of the build. Thanks
Brad 
|
|
#2
04-02-2011, 03:03 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Matt Mustapick, who's an AGF sponsor, builds seven and eight string acoustics - suggest you drop him a note.
__________________
Huckleberry ----------- Baranik Meridian "Aurora" fan-fret - Celebes ebony / Colorado blue spruce Tom Sands Model L fan-fret - Macassar ebony / European spruce Hamblin GC - Macassar ebony / Italian spruce Kronbauer SMB - Macassar ebony / Engelmann spruce Baranik JX - Indian rosewood / German spruce Sheppard GA - African blackwood / Bosnian spruce Collings OM1 CA Cargo Raw | Ele
|
|
#3
04-02-2011, 07:52 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
thats great, thanks. Through this i stumbled upon Rune Mandelid whom he built the guitar's for and heard what he can produce on it, very nice stuff!
|
|
#4
04-02-2011, 10:41 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Brad,
I've built several 7- and 8-strings. Here are some pictures of a few of them... Mark Vickness' eight string guitar/bass...27"-29"... http://mustapickguitars.com/64vickness/2/index.htm Rune's 7-string...26.25"-28.25" http://mustapickguitars.com/40mandelid/4/index.htm Victor Tsaran's 7-string...26.25-28.25" http://mustapickguitars.com/48tsaran/2/index.htm Give me a ring if you want to chat.  Matt
|
|
#5
04-02-2011, 05:25 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
those look really great! Great job Matt!
The only reason i am weary of building the 7 string is wondering how sellable it will be...anyone interested?
|
|
#6
04-02-2011, 05:49 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
hi
i play 8 string classical it is a FRUCTUOSO ZALAPA, made in Mexico in 2001 here a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqiGfR1-yLY
|
|
#7
04-02-2011, 10:03 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
I've often toyed with the idea (in my minds eye or ear) of having one or two lower bass strings. One is probably better. I think if you can keep the nut to a reasonable width (say under two inches) and the string spacing close to what a six string would be (with 2-1/4" spacing) you might find a buyer. But I'm no marketing genius or luthier. If you go ahead with the idea, I'll be watching closely.
__________________
Guitars; Esteban -"Tribute to Paula Abdul L.E." Arturo Fuente- Cigar Box"Hand Made" First Act-"Diamond Bling" Main Street- "Flaming Acoustic" Silvertone-"Paul Stanley Dark Star" Daisy Rock- "Purple Daze"
|
|
#8
04-03-2011, 01:27 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I'm still mulling it over but leaning toward the fan fret standard or fan fret baritone. I'm just not feeling like it's the right time for the 7 stringer, but thanks everyone for your input! keep an eye out for the build!
|
|
#9
04-03-2011, 11:04 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
How about an inbetween standard and baritone with a 26" scale on the E and a 25.4 scale on the e or something similar. That way it would be okay to play in standard but sound awesome in DADGAD or other drop tunings.
|
