Members Joe K Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 http://www.espguitars.com/guitars_nergal.html I want one just cos I like behemoth, but I'd probably never play it.. Anyone getting/got one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavemanic Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 25.5" scale bad bad bad for 7 strings IMO (maybe ok if you are only tuned to B and no lower) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavemanic Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 might want to consider one of these , coil taps to and 26.5" scale I got the vintage one ...although I think the nergal would kick ass just the scale length puts me off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joe K Posted February 2, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 When I heard about it I figured it'd be 27" scale since Nergal mentioned they use baritone guitars on their last album.. Dunno why they went with 25.5". It's "only" $999 though.. I figured it'd be $2500+ like the rest of ESP's sig stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 25.5" scale bad bad bad for 7 strings IMO (maybe ok if you are only tuned to B and no lower) Agreed. Should be 27 inch for a 7 string. If it were a 6 string I would probably buy one at some point down the road. Their Demigod album was HUGE for me. I LOVED that album from beginning to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Its pretty good I played it in samash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peehoo Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sorry for OT but I was never into 7 strings and gave them much thought. Why should it be longer scale? It's just one string more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chrisjd Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Sorry for OT but I was never into 7 strings and gave them much thought. Why should it be longer scale? It's just one string more Once you tune lower than B(and some would argue B) you start losing clarity and punch with regular scale guitars. Compensating by using strings as thick as bass strings just makes your tone dull and makes lead work and bends more difficult imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panther_king Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Or, you know, stop downtuning to bass range... Why is it 25.5? Most people play regular scale with tuning down 1 step maximum, and use the seventh string to put them lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheEsupremacy Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Once you tune lower than B(and some would argue B) you start losing clarity and punch with regular scale guitars. Compensating by using strings as thick as bass strings just makes your tone dull and makes lead work and bends more difficult imo. Once again, you are right Chris. I found that out the hard (read: expensive) way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cavemanic Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Once you tune lower than B(and some would argue B) you start losing clarity and punch with regular scale guitars. Compensating by using strings as thick as bass strings just makes your tone dull and makes lead work and bends more difficult imo. the funny thing was I got better clarity on a 6 (25.5") tuned to B than I did with my UV777BK (same scale lenght) a bit had to do with the pickups no doubt but the baritone scale is much better for 7's IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RussAnderson Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 another {censored}ty big bodied esp v, the headstock looks crap looks like esp forgot to finish it .Not a fan of sig guitars , too much of a fanboi cry for help and not enough of a individual approach going on . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Holy-diver Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 25.5 isn't so bad for 7s in B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaRaf Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 another {censored}ty big bodied esp v, the headstock looks crap looks like esp forgot to finish it .Not a fan of sig guitars , too much of a fanboi cry for help and not enough of a individual approach going on . I LOVE MY LTD SIG!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peehoo Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Once you tune lower than B(and some would argue B) you start losing clarity and punch with regular scale guitars. Compensating by using strings as thick as bass strings just makes your tone dull and makes lead work and bends more difficult imo. Ok, I get it. But if you tune in roughly the same pattern as a standard tuning - the next string five half steps below the previous you're ok, right? I mean that means the 7th is B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members shredtilurded Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 When I heard about it I figured it'd be 27" scale since Nergal mentioned they use baritone guitars on their last album.. Dunno why they went with 25.5".It's "only" $999 though.. I figured it'd be $2500+ like the rest of ESP's sig stuff. If it actually said "ESP" instead of "LTD" it would cost that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Scott K Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Where's the Affliction logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'm in the market for a new 7 string. I was told by a few people on here that it's not too good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SlayerofShadows Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd love to have one. I would prefer a longer scale, but it's workable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerEvil Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Played one at Sam Ash and was not worth $1049. Get the Schecter Hellraiser 7 w/emgs. Better player and better sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordThurisaz Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Was interested in this but got over my lust for a 7 string, and got a pricier amp and cab instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaceU4her Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 i think its fitting, lame guitar for a lame band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordThurisaz Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Once you tune lower than B(and some would argue B) you start losing clarity and punch with regular scale guitars. Baritones feel like you're playing with someone elses woman. I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Busbee Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 Garfield's nephew plays guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LordThurisaz Posted February 2, 2010 Members Share Posted February 2, 2010 That is Nermal and believe it was originally a girl. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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