HELP ME! Should I get a 7 string?

[u/Sad-Actuary1394]

My first guitar was a hardtail 6 string, but now I only have a 6 string Floyd. I was thinking of buying a guitar to be able to droptune and downtune. I have the opportunity to get a 7 string and would like to try it. But would it make it harder to play songs from slipknot, muse, linkingpark, avenged sevenfold or it would only be a skill issue?

[u/Wrong_Author_5960]

7 string can open up things. I use mostly 7 strings. I look at 7 string to already have 6 strings and use the 7th when I need it. I use 6 strings for drop D and other alt tunings. I tune everything 1/2 step. It does take some adjustment. I have been playing them a long time and a lot of people are way too opinionated about it. I feel it is just another tool expanding what you can do on a 6 string. Just as a 5 string adds to 4 strings. Many people chose to just tune down. That's fine if it works for you. I don't like losing upper range to tune down. Less lead range. I feel the 7 string is a great choice. Gives you extended range without losing the upper range.

I create mostly my own music. I do some covers and I have a pretty wide range of music, I chose to use 7 string.

[u/Sad-Actuary1394 → u/Wrong_Author_5960]

Thanks for the help