binky_bass Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi guys, After deliberating with my current 6 string basses, I have concluded I am offically a 7 string player and as such I bought a backup 7 string, it's a K7 Bass Mods. Take a look guys, let me know you're vibes. Anyone got any experiance wsith these things?? Any ideas of quality and sound? I took a punt because it only cost me £575 including a hardcase and shipping to the UK, so it seems worth it. The guys over the pond on TalkBass seems to give it the thumbs up, just wondering if there are any UKers that know about these beasts? Considering I ordered it already, I guess asking for input is a step too late, but still, i am intregued! Russ. [attachment=142119:K7.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Vibes..? You can't beat sonic blue and maple. Though I'd fit a mint pg, don't like pearl much... liking the mop inlays, though. Edited August 22, 2013 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickenKiev Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) Oh God.. We've created a monster.. O____O Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings? Edited August 22, 2013 by ChickenKiev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 [quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1377175902' post='2184322'] Oh God.. We've created a monster.. O____O Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings? [/quote] I've heard some nice sounds from 7 string basses. You do need to know how to use them and utilise the extra strings for chordal work or solos though. I'm sure Russ knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd not heard of these guys before, just looked on their website... bad idea. I keep telling myself I do not need the ridiculously well priced six string sunburst Jazz [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 I know right? The prices are stupidly low... they are Korean licensed products by all accounts with licensed Armstrong pups and licensed hipshot bridge pieces etc but the pre is all bass mods in house and the fully set them up with a plek machine too. I'll be sure to let people know about this thing in great detail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I am watching this space indeed. Damn you - I may well have GAS brewing for the first time in years!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Left handed well priced 6 string J with Barts.... Oh god, painful GAS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 It feels strange to see a 7 string bass with "fender" styling. Looks like a bargain for what you get, but I can't imagine my stubby fingers dealing with a fretboard that wide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Sweet bass man. Why did I have to look for their website........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) So cheap too! Love this: [url="http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg"]http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg[/url] Edited August 22, 2013 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 You must have huge hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1377188303' post='2184575'] Sweet bass man. Why did I have to look for their website........ [/quote] I'll echo that. Some nice, well-priced and useful stuff on there. Before you even get to the instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 [quote name='ChickenKiev' timestamp='1377175902' post='2184322'] Oh God.. We've created a monster.. O____O Why not start learning to play guitar if you need that many strings? [/quote] Yawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 How's it tuned? BEADGCF or F#BEADGC ? Or some other...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 It will be tuned B to F as that is what I need to play what we play. It should be getting shipped out today... cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Must Resist Urge ... Thanks for the heads up, and please keep us updated. At this price point, I'm sure a lot of people would like to try a sevener. I know I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377250965' post='2185248'] It will be tuned B to F as that is what I need to play what we play. It should be getting shipped out today... cant wait! [/quote] What kind of stuff do you play? Do you use the top strings for meedly-meedly improv stuff, or do you incorporate it into a more traditional supporting bass role? i'm quite intrigued (I have no idea what I'd do with an extra two strings!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Well a lot of our stuff require a B string, our guitarist play a John Petrucci Custom 7 string guitar, so it makes sense to have a B on bass. I play a fair bit of tappy type stuff as well, hence the 10 string etc. so with a 7 string, most if not all songs I tap on can be bounced down to a 7. So with a 7 string, I find myself not needing to change basses over and over again. I have one 7 tuned standard, and one tuned D and with that we're all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 If you don't mind and if you get the chance could you write a quick review? I think a lot of people would be very interesting on reading a review on one of these, for this price point they certainly look like something we'll see a lot more of! Cai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Yeah man I will definitely write a review as soon as I've got it in hand and played it for a bit! Watch this space... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I sincerely hope you report back positively, because I'm seriously gassing after a 5er from them! The exchange rate is much more favourable than I thought It was.... If you don't mind me asking, how much was delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hey man, well the total price including a hardcasecand shipping from the states was £575. So I guess you'd just need to minus the difference between the cost of a K7 and a K5. I'd guess it would be £480 or so including shipping and a hardcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377500178' post='2188090'] Hey man, well the total price including a hardcasecand shipping from the states was £575. So I guess you'd just need to minus the difference between the cost of a K7 and a K5. I'd guess it would be £480 or so including shipping and a hardcase. [/quote] WOW! So cheap, but we'll have to see what they're like. When are you expecting it to be with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binky_bass Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 5-10 days or so. I will write a non bias review hopefully with some vids as well, so if its crap then I will certainly say so! Fingers crossed its gunna be a little gem of a find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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