best 7-string to pair with high-gain amp...

[JimmyDoomsday]

...for around $700-800. new or used. gonna be coupled with an engl savage. prefer fixed bridge or string-thru (or a non-locking trem), but not absolutely necessary.

i've heard good things about the jeff loomis schecter (though i always feel weird owning/playing 'signature' series guitars ), but i've also heard ibanez is and always has been the way to go with 7-strings. any off-brands to take into consideration? any specific things to look for (construction type, pickups, neck shape for comfort, etc.)?

 

[glpg80]

going to follow this one, two of the same exact companies/models i have been eyeballing for a future 7 purchase.

FWIW i do know that the loomis signature model has the larger frets compared to the normal schecter 7 string models. the 7620 from ibanez tends to be the first choice as well. interested what others can add here. sub'ed

 

[Chris O]

I'll take an Ibanez K7 over any 7 out there. Too bad you bring this up now - I recently sold/traded a pair of them.

Why Ibanez? The neck. The K7 has the best neck I've ever felt in a 7. Not a fan of the neck-thrus like Schecter. They always felt way too fat and wide. The K7 profile is awesome - just thin enough to make it easy to play (superior to even the Ibanez 76xx series), while not feeling too thin like some RGs seem - to me anyway.

 

[JimmyDoomsday]

how are those dimarzios the k7 comes loaded with? worth keeping or swap em out? looking for tight response with more mids and bass.

 

[fuzzyguitars]

used carvin seven strings are great

 

[killertone]

ESP LTD MH-417. Thank me later.

 

[racer_j]

For my limited 7 string playing, I like the Loomis. Never had a problem with the "big" necks on these guitars and I mostly play 6 strings. I can pick up the Loomis and play just fine.


Jason

 

[VESmedic]

I gotta say, I LOVE my Schecter C-7 Blackjack ATX. Mahogany Neck thru body,Ebony Fretboard, Loaded with Blackouts at the moment, but will be putting BKP Aftermath set in eventually. I am pretty new to the world of 7's, but from the majority I have played under 1500 bucks, either this or the Loomis you can't go wrong. I love the Loomis, however that guitar IS heavier than hell! I couldn't believe the weight on the thing. Not an issue to me however. I loved the neck, The Jumbo frets were a big plus, and it played like butter. The Quality Control on them I think is top notch as well...

 

[Robotechnology]

Locking trem: Ibanez K-7 or Loomis (longer scale so better for lower than B tuning)

Fixed bridge: Ibanez rg 7621 or Carvin 727/747 or Loomis (longer scale so better for lower than B tuning)

I have a K-7 and love it as is!

 

[magh8]

only 7's I have played and would consider owning is the old rg 7620...not saying the other ibenhad 7 stringers aren't any good but I will take an ibenhad over any 7 string model out there

 

[Chris O]

how are those dimarzios the k7 comes loaded with? worth keeping or swap em out? looking for tight response with more mids and bass.

Keep!! Seven strings DO NOT NEED hot pickups. The low tuning does enough, and hot = mud IMO. They keep things pretty articulate, and have a nice mid growl. When you're tuned down to A, bass is not an issue.

 

[supes0328]

ESP LTD 607B

One of the best 7 strings I've ever played. And being a baritone scale it keeps all drop tunings tight.