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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