Fixed bridge seven string

[Lekiwi]

My first post here so I apologize in advance if I break any unwritten rules. Going to get straight to the point since I just spent half an hour writing a message when Chrome crashed..sigh.

I'm looking for a guitar with the following "aspects":
-fixed bridge
-7 strings
-versatility (from smooth jazz-like cleans to crunchy metal tones)
-slenderness and feel of an Ibanez neck (obviously Ibanez included)

As pickups can be replaced, I don't really mind if the model has weak pickups to begin with.

I was willing to settle for an Ibanez but after seeing that there were no prestige or premium models available with a fixed bridge I gave up.

My budget is around £1300 (or $2000) and if I can get a quality custom somewhere else for a slightly higher price I am willing to do that as well.

Many thanks,
Kiwi

 

[Vinchester]

Mayones Setius GTM7.

Mayones Electric Guitars

It has all the stuff you like. The neck is not Ibanez thin (I tried the 6-string version) but I think it's great.

 

[ExhumedShadow]

If you want bolt-on, the setius is surely a good option, if you prefer neckthru get a carvin, the agile of custom guitars.

 

[rekab]

If you want bolt-on, the setius is surely a good option, if you prefer neckthru get a carvin, the agile of custom guitars.

Your last statement could be misleading to the uninformed. Carvin and Agile have absolutely nothing in common. Thats like comparing a cassette tape recorder(Agile) to Pro Tools(Carvin). Plus Carvin prices are significantly higher across the pond.
The setius is a pretty solid choice

 

[ExhumedShadow]

I obviously didn't make myself clear, let's put in a simple logic manner:
Agile is to medium end guitars what carvin is to higher end custom guitars.
Considering price-quality ratio.

 

[Vinchester]

I think getting a US guitar would totally rape the OP's wallet. UK Customs and all.

 

[Wrecklyss]

Are you wanting a hardtail bridge, or a tune-o-matic? Schecter and LTD both have quite a few string-thru body and TOM guitars in the price range. The necks aren't Ibanez thin, but feel good just the same. Acacia are some of the most reasonably priced customs i've seen, and they use Hipshot bridges which are excellent.

 

[jake7doyle]

Just PM'd you about my jaden rose mate

 

[ExhumedShadow]

I think getting a US guitar would totally rape the OP's wallet. UK Customs and all.

I'm in europe and have owned both agiles and carvins, one can always go used,
Stuff like tung oil neck and stainless steel frets makes it worth it.
I'm actually selling my carvin, but it's not fixed bridge.

Jaden rose build axes that are very close to ibanez in many aspects, so it's one to consider if the price is within your budget.

 

[Rev2010]

I just spent half an hour writing a message when Chrome crashed..sigh.

Nothing to do with your guitar question but - I've had this type of thing happen too many times to count. Sometimes I'd click send and then it would time out and not keep my message when I hit back, sometimes I'd click the wrong thing by accident etc. If you type up some long shit copy and paste it into a notepad. I've been doing this for a long time now and once I hit about one paragraph in length I'm like, "I think it's time I copy this shit" lol. Never lost anything since. I even copy shit to my phone's clipboard when posting because it's even easier to screw up on a smaller screen. Or if you know it's going to be a crazy long post just start in Notepad then paste over.


Rev.

 

[Relinquish69]

I think the old MIJ Ibanez RG7421 and RG7621 are worth considering. They do the job well.

 

[Floppystrings]

There is also the Ibanez Apex II. It has a Mahogany body, Dimazrios and a tone-pros tune-o-matic bridge.

If you can afford it, the ESP Horizon NT-7.

Carvin would also be a nice option.

 

[Winspear]

Nothing to do with your guitar question but - I've had this type of thing happen too many times to count. Sometimes I'd click send and then it would time out and not keep my message when I hit back, sometimes I'd click the wrong thing by accident etc. If you type up some long shit copy and paste it into a notepad. I've been doing this for a long time now and once I hit about one paragraph in length I'm like, "I think it's time I copy this shit" lol. Never lost anything since. I even copy shit to my phone's clipboard when posting because it's even easier to screw up on a smaller screen. Or if you know it's going to be a crazy long post just start in Notepad then paste over.


Rev.

I just hit ctrl+A ctrl+C periodically when writing

 

[Sam MJ]

Jaden rose gets my vote

or a MIJ 7621 but thats well under your budget (even though a solid axe)

 

[Djdnxgdj3983jrjd8udb3bcns]

If you haven't played a schecter, try one out before you dismiss the neck carve, they're often very good for the price. The Loomis models are well within your budget. Also maybe look at the HEX-7 Nergal sig.

 

[Zerox8610]

Ibanez RG7421 or 7621
Both are prestige quality soooo..... save yourself some money

 

[Lekiwi]

Any thoughts on the RGD7421?

 

[Lekiwi]

I can't seem to be able to decide between the RG7421, RG7621, or the Jeff Loomis NT 7. Also noticed that the RG7621 is incredibly hard to come across...anyone know anyone who might have their hands on one and willing to sell it. That and the RG7421.

Otherwise...thoughts on the specs?

 

[tuneinrecords]

For an awesome smooth neck, thin body (neck thru design) and amazing feel, you can't go wrong with an LTD-H307. It looks amazing and one won't cost you $2000 either. The stock pickups are awful and the downside to getting in pickups that you want, one might have to do some surgery to fit them in. The worst thing about this guitar is that it is really hard to find as it's been out of production for at least a decade if not longer.

 

[rekab]

Any thoughts on the RGD7421?

Fantastic guitars but not prestige quality. Id buy it in a heartbeat but if you expect perfection I'd skip it.