First 7 string on a budget

[Beavis83]

Evening all.
Go easy on me as I'm a n00b.

As the title says, I am broke and looking for advice on a good budget 7 string that I will either be able to sell (if I find 7's aren't my thing) or trade up if I do.

Ideally, I'd like
Passive pickups (thats a given)
Fixed bridge
Normal enough shape - nothing too metal looking ie V's Warriors etc. The band I'm currently in wouldn't suit a guitar that looks like you could fight Orcs with it, and win.

My budget would be about €250 - 300. I don't mind getting 2nd hand so long as it's not in utter rag order.

 

[schwiz]

Schecter.

 

[lemeker]

Grab yourself an Ibanez 7321. If you do like it, you can do a pickup swap, and have solid workhorse 7 string.

 

[blckrnblckt]

You can get either a used rg7421 at the price range.

 

[Beavis83]

Excellent suggestions so far lads thanks.

 

[Jlang]

ESP LTD M-17 BLK - Thomann UK Only downside is 22 frets, but I think it would be a great guitar to dip into the 7 string world. Or as mentioned above the 7421.

 

[MethDetal]

get your hands on an LTD H-207, or maybe you could get an s7321 for that price.

 

[Alex Kenivel]

My first was an Ltd M-17. Took it back to GC in a few days and ordered an Ibanez once I got the feel for a 7..

 

[MethDetal]

you would be better off getting a cheaper 7 like the m-17 and upgrading the pickups than getting an ibanez and dealing with those stock ones.

 

[jovima69]

I got a killer deal on RG7321 a few months back. Although I enjoy playing it, I wish I would've done my homework and bought bought something with a longer scale. That being said, I have not picked up a six string since. I see an extended scale guitar in my future. Good luck with your quest.

 

[7stg]

Schecter with 26.5 inch scale.

 

[MistaSnowman]

ESP LTD M-17 BLK - Thomann UK

 

[Beavis83]

It looks like I'm gonna get a Schecter Diamond Series Omen Extreme 7.

2012 model, and the guy is including a hardcase.

Xmas is gonna be early for me I think

 

[Centrix]

This is exactly my budget, and in Europe as well lol!

I was actually trying to stretch it to get a new 7421, not sure if they are good though...

 

[jovima69]

RG7321's can be found on the cheap. I bought mine a few months ago, first seven on a budget, and love it. Still waiting on a pickup swap though. Hope you find what you are looking you!

 

[Beavis83]

Well I got the Schecter and I'm loving it so far! \m/