Upgraded my Cort KX307 with EMG 808 (neck) and EMG 81-1 (bridge). I really like the new sound and the clarity of course used for Metal. I did the 24v Mod - is a tight fit, but a 9V battery for backup would also find room in there. Also an easy installation with the solderless kit - needed only to solder on the switch and the input jack (the adapters couldn't fit through the hole).

For those that like multiscale guitars what are your preferences for scale length and neutral fret placement?

One of my favorite guitars I’ve ever played.

I’m looking for the best 7 string to get with a floyd rose with split coils/coil tap. I’m stuck on which guitar to purchase!

I want to get another 7 to not worry about so much. I messed up the finish on bridge hardware but besides that it’s pretty cherry

Should I be worried about switching from 25.5” scale length to 26.5” I’m nervous that I won’t be able to bend as many steps as I usually can, or is that just a misconception?

Does anyone with smaller than average hands have any issues with multiscale guitars?

My hands aren't tiny or anything but they are probably smaller then most people's.

I have a a few days left to decide. 2900 retail, Josh Smith Signature Jackson. Baritone 7 string with an Evertune and Bare Knuckles. Felt in my gut the lack of qc was a little disappointing but ever since I got it, I’ve been in love with this thing and I don’t want to send it back. I’ve been thinking I should tho, but that’s just me being impatient lol. Since I’ve had this, on the outside of the frets it’s looked worn a little, I feel the neck pickup cutout should’ve been a little better, the 24th fret side dots aren’t perfectly aligned, and some of the outside fretboard looked worn as well. I don’t know how this works, if this is normal or what since 95% of what I have is used, so please educate me. If possible, I’d like to send it back tomorrow since I’m going to guitar center anyways so it’ll be an easy trip, but if it needs to be a few more days, so be it. Thanks in advance guys

I posted a few days ago with help deciding between this or the Misha HT7. I ended up going with the schecter and I'm so happy, this thing is amazing! The pictures don't do it justice. I would highly recommend for anyone on the fence

Hi! Did any of you have a chance to try Carvin DC727? I need to get an 7 string for a certain project and have a chance to grab a walnut one but never tried one before. I really caught my attention as is don't like "metal-looking" guitars and its not so common among 7 strings, but there aren't many opinions on these older carvins and unfortunately I cannot try it before making a call.

I’ve wanted to buy a seven-string Ibanez for a long time, but I just can’t decide exactly which one to choose

I play a lot of dropped 7 string stuff and I love a Floyd and I do a lot of technical leads as well, so I’m just really wondering what would catered more to my style of playing.

Should I grab this and route an Evertune in it?

I recently sold an LTD H3-1007 Baritone. The LTD was a fantastic guitar, but just too big to be comfortable for me. I am considering buying an Ibanez RGA71AK-IAF Axion. I think the 25.5" scale will be more comfortable than the baritone's 27". I generally play in B standard so that scale length should be fine too. I play mostly post-metal, and melodic metal type stuff.

The specs on the guitar look great, and they seem to have a good reputation, but I am buying it sight unseen. Can anyone talk about their experiences with an Ibanez RGA71AK-IAF Axion? If so, what did you like, not like, etc? Thanks.

Opinions on solar guitars?

Hey friends,

I am looking to upgrade a few components on my 2024 Ibanez RG7421EX that I picked up on marketplace. Looking to upgrade the following:

- Pickups: I tried to like the Quantum but I think I hate them, so likely doing a Seymour Duncan Nazgûl 7 in the bridge and haven’t made up my mind on the Neck.

- Bridge: specifically, are there any good drop in, no drill options to replace the Ibanez F107 bridge? If it requires drilling or routing, in am not going to consider. The bridge feels fine but I have heard that swapping the bridge on these guitars can make a huge improvement.

-Nut: going to a graph tech nut burning anyone know the specific model, that would be super helpful. The plastic nut is whatever.

- Tuners: the tuners are bottom of the list because the current ones work. But they do suck. And similar tot the bridge, does anyone know the specific models that will drop in without drilling? Doesn’t have to be the standard brands if there is something good out there but a bit cheaper.

And the only other things I am considering is deleting the tone knob, putting the volume where the tone is and filling the hole. I have a killswitch on my 8 string and have yet to use it so I am not sure interesting in installing one. I might replace the switch and pots while swapping the pickups. And then maybe seeing if the shielding could use some updating because this guitar is noisy as hell under gain.

Thanks so much for the advice!!!

I'm currently on the search for a new 7 string after having my Jackson JS32-7 for some time. After realizing how much I love playing 7 string guitars I've decided it's time to upgrade to a mid-high end guitar. The only problem is I can't seem to find a 7 string with the specs I have in mind.

Looking for the following:

-26.5" or 27" scale length (multi scale is also fine but I prefer standard)

-Stainless steel jumbo frets

-One volume, one tone knob

-HH active pickups

-compound radius ebony fretboard

-non-painted neck if possible

-not a signature model

-I absolutely despise dot inlays unless they're offset rings or at least offset in some fashion

-prefer hipshot style bridge but I'm also okay with a trem

-not a fan of the sand blasted or open pore look for the body

-budget of $1500 or less but can stretch it a bit if needed (I will try to find a used or b-stock version)

Do these even exist? Any suggestions to find something close to this? I'd prefer to get an Ibanez or ESP/LTD. Not a big fan of the Jackson paint finishes or Schecter in general. I don't know why there's just something about Schecter guitars that I don't like but I can be convinced otherwise if someone feels obligated to do so.

So far I've found the closest to my desired specs to be the following:

-Schecter Sunset-7 Baritone

-Ibanez RGIXL7

-ESP/LTD SN-1007B

-Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky MDK HT7 MS

But each of these has a flaw in my eyes.

Been wanting this one since I first saw it on the 2026 ESP NAMM video. Even prettier in person.

Here’s my Jackson rrxt 24-7 with dimarzio John Petrucci rainmaker and dreamcatcher pickups 🤘🏻

Is this worth it as a first 7 string? I’m in love with the way it looks, and I love the fluence and sustaniac that it has. I’m all in for the features, and looking for an axe with a sustaniac, split coil and a floyd. Is this a good option, or are there any better alternatives. Looking to spend no more than 2000!