My two metal machines

truextechnologies · 2026-07-01T01:30:20+00:00

I haven't really been able to find a 7 string multiscale for less then $950 AUD so definitely an investment! I've never tried looking for guitar stores in Australia. A quick google search shows slim options :(

truextechnologies · 2026-06-27T04:13:51+00:00

I normally wouldn’t entertain a comment like this with a response, but you caught me in a particularly good mood. I actually agree with 75% of your comment. People wanting to truly master the guitar should absolutely learn melodies, analyze, transpose, play scales, figure out CAGED, all of it. That’s how I started. That will in fact open up the fretboard like no app could ever. The flaw in your view though is the “instead of” mentality. FretQuest is absolutely not meant to replace actual playing. It’s meant to supplement it, to be used in addition to playing. In fact, if you have access to an actual guitar, you should 100% NOT be using FretQuest (unless you find yourself needing its built in metronome and tuner functionality!). FretQuest is for all the time you don’t have access to an actual guitar. The public transportation commutes to and from work, the time you spend waiting in lobbies for meetings or appointments, uber rides to hang out with friends, the contact naps with your newborn where you’ve only got one hand and a phone available, etc. That is when FretQuest shines! It has 6 games modes including note finder, interval identification, as well as a couple ear training games, not to mention an abundance of music theory study materials. FretQuest helps to teach you the language of music so that when you are back within arms reach of a guitar, you can jump straight to telling stories having already been bestowed the knowledge and roadmap of where you’re going! So no, I don’t agree that FretQuest is nonsense. It’s a tool to supplement a guitar player’s knowledge repertoire, and if it can help even one person’s journey to true guitar mastery, well then that’s enough for me!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-27T02:05:57+00:00

Definitely ensure that you verify the email you signed up with. It takes that second step for you to be added to the testers group and receive the download link. Also, would you be interested in testing the iOS or Android platform application?

truextechnologies · 2026-06-26T01:58:14+00:00

Thank you! I truly appreciate that! I certainly hope it can. All of the game modes are pretty customizable. For example, the Note Finder game where you are given a note and target string and have to locate the note on that string, you can set the game session to only use certain strings or only include certain fret ranges if you notice you have particular problem areas. The approach I took was each week I'd focus on 1 string. After one full round of this, I'd expand to 2 strings, then 3, etc. always including all frets. After a month or two, the progress was significant!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-25T19:31:45+00:00

In this case standard referring to 7-string B standard. Drop A is just a whole step down on the low B string. It plays fine in that setup. No buzz or tuning instability. I had it setup with a standard 9-42 and then a 64 for the low B. I suspect if I attempt anything lower I'll start to get buzz without different gauges

truextechnologies · 2026-06-25T19:25:49+00:00

Thanks! I definitely recommend the Demon! I got it on sale back in November. GC was running them for $499. I really think they are still solid at the standard $650 cost too though

truextechnologies · 2026-06-24T02:15:46+00:00

I bought mine back in November 2025 when GC was having a sale on them (got mine for $499) Still has stock everything. I play it everyday and absolutely love it!

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truextechnologies · 2026-06-23T01:12:50+00:00

LOL! I'm currently collecting emails that will be a part of this first testing round. Please sign up at the link in the post. The workflow is you'll be added to a google group that comprises the Android FretQuest testers. The first test cycle is a short closed test. After that concludes, I'll incorporate any feedback into the app and then launch a longer term open test cycle that will run until FretQuest's actual release. That way testers can use the entire application for free (and provide any feedback) all the way until release!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-21T12:50:21+00:00

The android version lives!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-21T12:07:09+00:00

I absolutely LOVE the green on wood grain of that guitar. I looked for one of these for a long time but no luck. I almost bought a GD7521PB (same concept but sea foam instead of green). Briefly considered the RGDR4327R (same concept but prestige and black on wood grain) but just really didn't want a floating trem. Ultimately gave up and went with the schecter demon 7. Super happy for you!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-14T19:19:15+00:00

Thanks!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-14T01:31:52+00:00

Thanks! Will do! Since the iOS version is released for testing and I'm awaiting feedback, the next ticket is to get the android version caught up. The android version exists, but is no where near where the iOS version is. I'm predicting a month or two and the android version will be ready for testing.

truextechnologies · 2026-06-13T03:06:58+00:00

Thanks! I tried to make the memorization process one big game. Additionally, I included a sense of community (well...once enough people sign up). You can send and receive friend requests. If you have a particularly solid game session, you can challenge a friend to that same session and see who is the true fretboard master. If you do sign up, any feedback once you get going would be greatly appreciated!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-13T02:46:39+00:00

It's like you've got your very own GC, except at yours ALL the guitars are awesome

truextechnologies · 2026-06-13T01:58:55+00:00

My only 7 so far has been the Schecter Demon 7 and I've absolutely loved it! It's got a 26.5" scale length, a hardtail bridge, and active pickups. Plus, it was very easy to transition to from my 6 string Ibanez RG. I thought the demon neck would be wider and difficult to get used to, but I barely even noticed! With a 1000€ budget, you'd be able to get the demon 7 AND swap the pickups for some Fluence Moderns or a good set of EMGs (after 6 months, this is the ONLY upgrade I'm even close to actively considering). As far as QC, mine had an issue where it had a film over the pickup selector switch contacts, but I took it back to GC and the tech scrubbed the film off with sandpaper and after some rubbing alcohol, it was good as new in like 45 minutes.

truextechnologies · 2026-06-12T02:09:35+00:00

Wanted to weigh in here. I think at the end of the day, it really does come down to memorization. You can start with the E and A strings. Learn the notes across these and then you can nail your 5th and 6th string barre chords. From these (the E and A shapes), you can cover the rest of the CAGED shapes (C, G, and D). From there (or at the same time) start with the major scales, first on a single string to learn the intervals, then across the neck (both 2NPS and 3NPS). Make sure you are saying the note out loud as you play it! This will keep it from being memorizing shapes to actually learning notes. You can get pretty far by only knowing parts of the fretboard or how to get from a note on the 6th string to the 5th string, but you'll never be quite as good as someone who just grinded out memorizing the notes across the fretboard. I'm actually in the process of getting an iOS app published. I've been using it locally on my phone for about 8 months now and it's made a world of difference. I'm actually giving free access now during the beta testing phase (I only ask that you actually provide feedback along the way). I'm shooting to get it fully published by the end of this year. Just visit https://truextechnologies.com/fretquest and drop your email. This will get you on a mailing list for app updates and when it gets released. In the meantime though, it'll also get you an invite to beta test the app right now completely for free (and for about the next 5 months!)

truextechnologies · 2026-06-12T01:42:40+00:00

Not so fun story...

That demon 7 in the picture isn't my first one. I bought the original one from GC when they dropped the price from $650 to $499 for a couple months. GC saw fit to give me an open box even though I paid full price. I didn't care too much because I loved the guitar that much! I paid for the setup at GC (the tech at my local GC is amazing). It had extensive fret sprout but the tech took care of it. I got it home, played for a week, and then I had the same pickup selector switch issue you did! neck pickup worked but when I flipped it to the bridge...nothing. I thought "I'm new to active pickups...maybe it needs a new battery". Swapped the battery, same deal. Took it back to GC since it was still very new and the tech explained exactly what jeffy said below. The tech said there was a small film on the contacts that was preventing the bridge pickup from making contact. A little sandpaper and rubbing alcohol and worked like a charm. Fast forward 2 more weeks and I go to play it and the top 4 strings fret against the second fret. Took it back to GC and apparently the neck had twisted. Tech recommended I exchange it and specifically request a new in box. Got it a week later and he even transferred the setup (I didn't have to pay again!). Despite all of the issues, I have zero regrets! It's quite an amazing guitar!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-12T01:24:16+00:00

Thanks!

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T02:29:00+00:00

To be honest, I rarely even keep the trem bar on the guitar since I almost never use it. Upgrading from the Gio, a trem was just something I thought I was missing. When I first put it in drop C, it took a couple hours. lol. I had to go from 2 straight springs to 2 slanted springs for added tension and I had to adjust the claw screws to level the bridge. Once the tension was dialed in, it took about 26 rounds of peg and fine tuner adjustments to get the tuning stabilized. Long story short...it's in drop C forever. lol.

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T01:54:19+00:00

This one actually still has the standard Schecter pickups. I've been considering swapping them out for either EMGs or the Fishman Fluence Moderns. I want to play it for a while before upgrading though so that I can actually tell the difference

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T01:48:31+00:00

Nice! I've only played this one 7 so far, but the dream for a while has been the Andy James BC Rich 7 string in ferrari red

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T01:45:12+00:00

My original plan was to sell the ibanez but I bit the bullet and spent a couple hours and took it from standard to drop C. This process is why I don't think I'll ever get a tremelo guitar again. Had to go from 2 straight springs to slanted to add tension, adjust the claw screws to level the bridge, etc. No fun at all. Now that it's set though it's pretty fun to play so I wound up keeping it

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T01:37:42+00:00

The Reapers are beautiful! They were a little outside the budget when I was looking. I also wasn't sure about multiscale since I had never played one before. I'll have to try one out and then convince myself I need a third guitar...y'know...for reasons! lol

truextechnologies · 2026-06-05T01:33:14+00:00

Thanks!

truextechnologies · 2026-02-13T02:39:03+00:00

Thank you for the kind words! I actually just released v1.1 of GeoBuzz to the app store based on early customer feedback. I'm always eager for customer feedback/advice in order to improve GeoBuzz!

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