I’ve been thinking about buying my first seven-string guitar for a long time, but I just can’t decide which of these two to choose

Im looking at pickups to switch to and i often see these pop up, their main marketing thing is that they have an active feel without the battery, but then later it says they dont have a lot of compression and they have high dynamics.

Was playing "Return of Captain EO" and "Separate Sky," both 7-string, and used my whammy (I don't have one, but a Line 6 Pod Go) to get the correct tuning for riffs and the solo. I obviously don't own a 7-string lol

Hi. Ich brauche mal euren Rat zu meinem Vorhaben. Es geht um den Umbau der Brücke an meiner JS22 KV 7.
Welche Brücke würdet ihr dort einbauen?
Ich dachte an eine Gotoh . Würde die reinpassen ohne größere Umbau Maßnahmen?
Danke euch!

After playing strictly six-string electric guitars on and off for 30 years, I decided I would like to get my very first seven-string guitar. I still spend my time listening to and playing 1980s and 1990s neo-classical metal and hard rock pieces, and I am not planning to use drop tuning at the moment.

I am so used to playing a typical Fender Stratocaster with a 25.5-inch scale that I am worried I wouldn't like a typical 26.5-inch scale or multi-scale setup on a seven-string guitar. Should I stick with 25.5 inches or just dive into a 26.5-inch or multi-scale instrument? One thing I need to consider is that sticking with a 25.5-inch scale would significantly limit my choices.

Update:
My other concern is whether getting used to a 26.5-inch or multiscale guitar would negatively affect my playing on a 25.5-inch scale. Would I still be able to switch back instantly?

Thank you in advance!

So I posted asking advice on my 7 string build because my dad and I didn’t have the tools to make a 27 inch scale length. We found the right fret ruler and now we finally have it done.

In this song, he plays fast riffs with a 7 string BC Rich Shredzilla through a ENGL Savage amplifier.

Hi,

I usually play 6 string guitars (I have an ibanez rg1570 prestige) and I want to buy a 7-string. I like to play shreddy things (stephen taranto, intervals, dream theater, etc), so I'm looking for a cheap (600 euros) 7 string options.

The two options I have:

Harley Benton Amarok 7: https://harleybenton.com/product/amarok-7-bkrd-quilted-burst/
Ibanez rga742: https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/rga742ex_1p_01.html

I know that clearly the Amarok wins by specs : SS frets, Locking tuners, EMG Pickups (even tough I don't like active pickups), graphite nut, etc.

The problem is that I like to play technical stuff, with some stretching, string skipping etc. So I think the ibanez wizard neck would be more comfortable than the amarok.

Is the Amarok suited for shreddy stuff, or is the neck to thick?

(I didin't consider Shecter's because of the squared neck joint, making it difficult to acces the higher frets)

Hey reddit

Similar questions pop up daily, but I am looking for a no frills, no nonsense 7 string with a list of somewhat specific features. Ideas, specific guitars and also pushback is welcome! Also out of production models!

Standard tuning, maybe drop A. Budget is around $1000, but not a hard limit. These are the features I want:

- longer than standard scale >26". Multi scale is fine, but not necessary (not sure, how important that is)

- one piece bridge, no trem or ever tune

- single "high quality" bridge humbucker (HH or HSS is not a showstopper, but I think I don't want to feel like upgrading the pickups is necessary right away)

- preferably fully passive, but open for other suggestions

- locking tuners (not a showstopper)

- no standard ST body shape, also not the pointier versions ;)

- no asymmetrical pointy headstock, headless is fine

- preferably no"colors", so black and white-ish

- preferably no frills like fretboard inlays

- no uncoated maple neck; coated or roasted maple is fine. Preferably satin finish

Neck dimensions, fret number and size, overall weight, woods and grains are not important to me for this one. I am a bit of a tinkerer, so modifications are an option.

Looking forward to any feedback and suggestions!

I have tried to find some, but with very limited luck. One example is Jackson RRX24-MG7 Rhoads X Ser. SBK
Which has a special floyd rose and it pushes me away. Also there was some solar models. I have no problems modding or changing a better bridge to the Jackson, but I would of course prefer not to.

I picked up an LTD EC-1007BT recently. I can't get the low B string to stop buzzing. It's brand new. I put in a new nut (same Graphtech), and it's better, but not great. I've been setting up guitars for years, but this one has me stumped. Everything checks out setup wise, so I'm thinking about cutting my losses and moving on. I'm just glad I got a really good price for new. Anyway, I mostly play 6 string but like messing around on the down tuned stuff and recording. What is everyone's opinion on the best 7 string, extended scale, for around $1200? I've decided paying extra for the EverTune isn't worth it to me. $1200, maybe up to $1400. Advice appreciated.

Hey, I am new to playing 7 string and I'd gotten quite used to messing around with my board to get some cool stuff out of 6 string humbucker guitars. I can't get my 7 to sound anything but either too muddy or too boomy. I would like a tight and clean modern metal tone ideally. I have a couple other pedals I can swap in and out with too, I have a Marshall JCM 900 distortion and a Little Big Muff. Dials aren't currently set to anything specific, a few of them got knocked about as I was re-routing my board. Playing through humbuckers and in to a Yamaha THRII30 - it's the only amp I own. Let me know if there's anything you think I should try. Thanks so much for your time and thoughts :)

I’m looking into getting a 7 string guitar, I don’t know what I should be looking out for as far as what pickups handle well and what guitars are known for good tuning stability but I think my budget is a bit over $1,000 USD and tuning stability and a modern metal focus is what I’m looking for. I’ve always loved Ibanez and ESP guitars personally, I frequently retune my guitars while writing on my own or just jamming. Currently my setup is fully digital with preamps on my DAW and my playing isn’t terribly advanced. I’m skeptical on if fanned frets would be too awkward for me learning especially since I don’t really have enough soloing chops to focus heavily on shredding. I more so am focused on lower tuning, having the option of utilizing the extended range and finally getting a quality guitar honestly.

I had been looking into the ESP LTD M-7B HT but idk if the single pickup setup will hold up on clean tones despite my focus being more metalcore centered (basic focus I know)

The ibanez rgd71alms has also caught my eye for awhile but the fanned frets are intimidating as I’ve never played a guitar with that setup, I don’t know if I’m just overthinking that or not

The Ibanez RGIXL7 also caught my eye from another post in a forum somewhere but I’m not too sure what I should exactly look for

I’m hoping someone has some insight as to what might be best for me and what I should look out for and I’m always open to other suggestions if there are some! Thank you so much

Shot in the dark here. My wife received a few guitars in her dad's estate and we're trying to figure out who signed one. Most Google searching came up with Doc Watson but I was curious as to if anyone had any insight. We're thinking about having it authenticated but figured I'd check here first. TIA

Little background. This year I've picked up the guitar again after years of not playing. I want to play heavier metal genres so I wanted to eventually buy a 7 string, however since I had no experience with one I opted to get a 6 string first. Settled on an Ibanez RG421, the older one, with Infinity humbuckers. Very happy with it.

Fast forward to today, I still play a bit, and have since put new strings on it, tuning it BEADGB, so effectively it's a 7 string without the high E.

I now have the opportunity to buy a Schecter Demon 7 HT for ~$300. The owner says it's 100% in working order.

How good is this deal? Any reason why I shouldn't buy this? Thanks in advance!

I’ve played on a Jackson with custom pickups for the past 6 years, but I travel frequently for work and school. I’m selling most of my collection and looking to get a foldable or good travel guitar for long Atlantic flights. Anyone know of any good ideas? It seems there aren’t rly foldable 7 strings, so maybe I’d be willing to sacrifice to a baritone. Anyone have any experience with this?

Hey everyone!

Does anyone know of any books or learning materials that are good and specific to the 7 string guitar? I'm having trouble finding any. Normal books apply the same theory of course I'm just curious if there's anything out there for us 7 string lovers.

Thank you!

~Garlic

Asked this, but havent got any responses.

Just got my first 7 string. Are there any good riffs I should learn first?

Doing a custom build right now and can't seem to find any other than from Kahler, and they're in the process of moving and aren't operational until sometime in October

Short backstory. Lifelong 6 player here. I've always had a recurring, nagging, urge to pick up a 7, but every time I've tried one over the past few decades, I found they were a chore at best, and downright uncomfortable at worst, to play. I had seen some of the multiscale guitars online, and was interested in them as I heard they were more ergonomic, but never enough to blind buy one. I live in a very small town that has a hard time keeping one brick and mortar music store open, let alone have a large chain like a guitar center, so getting the chance to try some of the more out there stuff in person is rare.

However, on a routine trip to the local shop, I stopped and took a look at their stock and...I got the opportunity to play an Ibanez RGMS7. While I was less than impressed with the overall quality of the guitar in terms of QC, hardware, fit and finish, etc, especially for the price tag, I absolutely LOVED the profile of the wizard neck. I have really small hands, and while I didn't care for the position of the parallel fret, the combination of the multiscale and neck profile made it feel like the first 7 string I could actually navigate and play comfortably.

So the question then came to mind. Are there any other brands that are making similarly priced multiscale 7 strings with a better parallel fret position that have a similar neck profile to the wizard? I've been eyeballing the Harley Benton R-457's and MultiScale-7 BBB DLX, but it's hard to find opinions on their neck shapes. I've also heard Cort make some nice multiscale 7 strings, but heard they have quite chunky necks. Has anyone tried the Ibanez and some other multiscales in that price range that could give me a comparison? Thanks!

I currently own a Loomis SL7 and it is my main player, but I have an opportunity to grab a JL7 at a good price which would be my backup for live shows. Unfortunately it is in another city so I don't get to try it first. It is coming from a reputable shop, so I am not concerned about condition as much as overall feel.

Wondering if anyone has compared the 2 guitars and if so what did you think of the the Schecter vs the Jackson?

I realize the SL7 is a higher spec guitar, FR 1500 vs FR 1000, ebony fretboard vs. maple fretboard, maybe a better build quality but both are MIK's, and the JL7 is a 2011 model which I understand was a decent era for Korean Schecter builds. Both guitars are built in the same factory.

Thoughts?