I haven’t used an amp in 4 years. I have used headrush, line 6 helix, and neural dsp direct into the sound system with great results.

@Greg Cutler I play all styles and all venue sizes so the PA size depends on the venue.

I’ve played a lot of different 7 string models. To get used to it you just have to play it exclusively for a while and find those 7 string patterns and shapes. I prefer the neck width on 7 and 8 string guitars because I have a classical background so the wider necks feel more natural to me.

I spent a couple decades seriously studying classical guitar and jazz/improvisation. My first go at college I was a Jazz major but my passion was classical guitar (the school I was at didn’t have a classical guitar program). I also love metal and was in metal bands in high school. Now after more than 20 years of studying “legit” music I’m recording an original instrumental “metal-ish” album that combines my jazz and classical chops with metal. I have also played a lot of Latin, middle eastern, and Indian music. Now I’m just trying to make music that I enjoy listening to.

@Andrew Wilkes

This was my set up a few years ago: Mesa boogie and Kiesel 7 string.

My current set up is an 8 string true tempered Strandberg with a headrush into a pair of Bose s1 speakers.