Currently looking into an extended range 7 string fretless and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a suitable luthier, I'm based in Europe, budget is less of an object over weight and tone, but I'm not looking to spend Fodera pricing unless that's really my only option for something that's going to be giggable for hours on end. I love my Warwick Thumb 6, but it's over 15lbs and wrecks my shoulder after a few hours, I know they can be lighter, mine is on the heavy end, but I can't imagine a 7 string from them being any better, so I've discounted them, otherwise they'd be my first choice. ACG's Über line look fantastic and the acrylic impregnated wood is a really interesting technology I've not seen before. I've also heard great things about some of Carl Thompson's successors such as Hilton guitars and Kelvin Daly. A friend also recommended Stambaugh but I believe he's had issues as of late with delivery, not a entirely sure if he's even taking new orders as of now.
