jc986
Tone Enthusiast
Hey all -
I've been playing for a long time, but am looking for my first 7 string. I think I'd like to go for a 26.5 scale to allow for downtuning if I decide to get into that. I think the lowest I'd probably go is A, so maybe 26.5 isn't truly necessary. My ideal budget would be a max of around $800 or less. I'm not opposed to buying a cheaper guitar and replacing the pickups if it's a better bang for the buck.
So far, here's my shortlist. I'm definitely open to any suggestions.
Schecter Damien Platinum 7
Jackson SLATTXMG3-7
If I open up to 25.5, then I was looking at the Ibanez 7421 or 7321 and replacing the pickups, or possibly an LTD MH-417
Also I definitely want to stick to fixed bridges.
I've been playing for a long time, but am looking for my first 7 string. I think I'd like to go for a 26.5 scale to allow for downtuning if I decide to get into that. I think the lowest I'd probably go is A, so maybe 26.5 isn't truly necessary. My ideal budget would be a max of around $800 or less. I'm not opposed to buying a cheaper guitar and replacing the pickups if it's a better bang for the buck.
So far, here's my shortlist. I'm definitely open to any suggestions.
Schecter Damien Platinum 7
Jackson SLATTXMG3-7
If I open up to 25.5, then I was looking at the Ibanez 7421 or 7321 and replacing the pickups, or possibly an LTD MH-417
Also I definitely want to stick to fixed bridges.