What Should I get?

nick1 · #1 03-05-2005, 01:57 AM

I am going to sell my RG 7620 and (most likely) buy either a

Schecter
DIAMOND SERIES 2005 HELLRAISER C-7 7-String
Which has......
Set-neck w/ultra access
Mahogany body
26 1/2" Scale
3pc Mahogany/Rosewood board
Abalone "Gothic Cross"
24 X-Jumbo
EMG 707's
Vol/Vol/Tone/3-way
TonePros TOM w/thru-body
Gloss Black w/Black Pearl binding
Black Hardware

Or the........

Schecter
DIAMOND SERIES 2005 DAMIEN 7-String
Which has.......
Bolt-on Basswood
26 1/2" Scale
24 X Jumbo
Black Pearl Bats inlay
Black hardware
EMG HZ 7-A set
TOM w/ Thru Body

Or the
Schecter USA CUSTOM SHOP 007 Custom Flamed Koa
Koa with Purple Heart
Pau Ferro board
Set-Neck
25 1/2"
6100 Jim Dunlop
Abalone Dot inlay
16" Radius
Classic 3/4 Headstock
Graphite Nut
Standard Thin you neck profile
Sperzel Tuners
Black hardware
7st hard Tail
EMG-707's
Master Volume/Master Tone/3Way Toggle
Natural Oil finish

Heres my problem.....

I like the the way the vol and tone and toggle are laid out better on the Damian. But its a bolt on and its got passive EMGs.....but I have 2 EMG 81-7s that I could put in the Damian or the Custom Shop.

The Hellraiser/Custom Shop looks alot better (although looks are the last thing on my list of what I look for when getting a new guitar) I would assume the Hellraiser/Custom Shop are much easier guitars to play, due to the possible better construction and the upgrades.
If I get the Hellraiser or the Custom Shop I will put one of the EMG 81-7s in the bridge of the either guitar, that way Id have somewhat of an EMG 81(B) 85(N) combo goin on.

I also can get a decent discount on which ever one I get. ( I teach at a guitar shop that carries Schecter.

Heres a link to some pics of them and some other new models.

http://www.drumcityguitarland.com/i...D=14&BrandID=38

I just want a really nice 7 string that is a total shred machine!!! Is that too much to ask?!?!?

But Im not limiting my self to the 3 7 strings I mentioned so if you can think of a better 7, let me know!!!

pawel · #2 03-05-2005, 02:41 AM

I think part of the consideration is the scale length - if you are planning to detune a lot, maybe the 26.5 scale is a better idea, which would sort of eliminate the CS 007.

It also comes to the sounds, and the woods. I personally like bolt-ons, satin finishes and toggle switches, so I would have gone for the Damien and swapped the piclups for active EMGs. The 007 is pretty darn sweet though, but will probably set you back considerably more.

nick1 · #3 03-06-2005, 12:25 AM

At most I might tune the 7 string down a half step but thats it.
I play mosty shred/prog so I need a very solo friendly guitar.

littlegreenman · #4 03-06-2005, 03:28 AM

I say get a Leviathan 7

fettouhi · #5 03-06-2005, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlegreenman

I say get a Leviathan 7

I little scamless selfpromotion

. I still think it would be the right choice

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Regards

André

nick1 · #6 03-06-2005, 11:31 AM

Pics/Price?

fettouhi · #7 03-06-2005, 11:49 AM

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30420

There a few pics plus some mock-ups!

Regards

André

nick1 · #8 03-06-2005, 05:47 PM

Im not sold on the body shape.

Tsorovan · #9 03-06-2005, 11:34 PM

Someone should rename this forum the Leviathan PR forum. Seriously.

**jim777** · #10 03-07-2005, 09:53 AM

I love the leviathans, I think they're awesome looking. I don't understand dropping the 7620 though, I can't think of a single better buy in the 7 string world. Get a Schecter, but keep that 7620. Get a new body for it if you want, maybe.
If you're selling the 7620 to pay for the Schecter, then brother, stop looking at those Leviathans ;-) You could check on sevenstring.org too, if you haven't already, to see if someone has one of the Schecters