Kyle Jordan
Ace of Knaves
Universe is automatic.
Ibanez also has three other models I think fight for a second spot on the list too.
-RG7620/7420
I think the UV actually covers this as well, but being the stripped down, affordable/accessible version definitely has a position of strength.
-RG1077XL
The 27 inch scale 7 string was definitely a step on the evolutionary path.
-RGD2127Z/RGD 7 strings
I really think the RGD is not only the next evolutionary leap after the others, it’s a superior instrument design overall.
So, for the Ibanez portion of the list, I think I’d say the UV and the RGD are on it.
The RGD though brings up an interesting point through: Should the RGD be on this list or the EBMM JP7? I don’t know. I still think I’d put the RGD here and put tge JP and Majesty on the list as a bit of a cheat but also since I think both are important to 7 string guitars.
So for my Top/Best/Most Influential 7 strings, so far it’s:
Universe
RGD
JP/Majesty
Blackmachine
Blackmachine belongs on here because the influence, hype, and cool factor were ridiculous. You can still see the influence today. Let’s also be honest though, the Blackmachines were not too dissimilar from RGs.
Can’t really decide on a fifth spot right now. I’m also certain I’m missing a big model, but I’m sleep deprived and just wanted to get in on this post before it gets too far along.
Ibanez also has three other models I think fight for a second spot on the list too.
-RG7620/7420
I think the UV actually covers this as well, but being the stripped down, affordable/accessible version definitely has a position of strength.
-RG1077XL
The 27 inch scale 7 string was definitely a step on the evolutionary path.
-RGD2127Z/RGD 7 strings
I really think the RGD is not only the next evolutionary leap after the others, it’s a superior instrument design overall.
So, for the Ibanez portion of the list, I think I’d say the UV and the RGD are on it.
The RGD though brings up an interesting point through: Should the RGD be on this list or the EBMM JP7? I don’t know. I still think I’d put the RGD here and put tge JP and Majesty on the list as a bit of a cheat but also since I think both are important to 7 string guitars.
So for my Top/Best/Most Influential 7 strings, so far it’s:
Universe
RGD
JP/Majesty
Blackmachine
Blackmachine belongs on here because the influence, hype, and cool factor were ridiculous. You can still see the influence today. Let’s also be honest though, the Blackmachines were not too dissimilar from RGs.
Can’t really decide on a fifth spot right now. I’m also certain I’m missing a big model, but I’m sleep deprived and just wanted to get in on this post before it gets too far along.