POLL: Mid level 7 strings suggestion?

[jcbakz]

this time no ibanez.. since most of my 7's are ibanez.. i want to try something new.
also please share your pros and cons.
this will be based more on quality, playability and comfort.
the jp70 will be blocked..
thanks!

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

I put my vote in for the H-1007, but another possible option would be to wait until Schecter has released the SLS series with offset dots instead of that skull.

 

[BillNephew]

I would go with the LTD H-1007, just because I'm pretty happy with my LTD Deluxe EC-1000 I got a while back. It had a couple of high frets when I got it, but that's to be expected for sub-$1000 guitars that are shipped across the U.S., nothing an hour at the workbench couldn't fix.

 

[gunch]

SLS C7 when they release the offset dot version

 

[mcd]

specs wise LTDH1007, the MH417 isn't a bad axe either

 

[jcbakz]

sorry people who voted for the jackson but i posted the wrong image.. the model on the poll was quilted and the image that i placed was a silver burst.. now its fixed! but quilted or silver burst they both look sexy to me

@silverabyss any words from schecter when will they release the offset version?

 

[fps]

sorry people who voted for the jackson but i posted the wrong image.. the model on the poll was quilted and the image that i placed was a silver burst.. now its fixed! but quilted or silver burst they both look sexy to me

Tbh the picture shouldn't make a difference, ideally only people who have played the guitars should be commenting.

 

[ISRAFEL]

I know it's not up there but I vote Loomis. If not that the H-1007.

 

[GizmoJunior]

C7 with offset dots! I've heard nothing but good things about the sls series and they're supposed to be a great bargain for your money.

 

[Francis978]

I personally would go for the H-1007, played one and it is a great guitar for the price! That and the top is really nice.

 

[jcbakz]

I know it's not up there but I vote Loomis. If not that the H-1007.

i had a loomis before and the neck was very uncomfortable for my hands even after a year of playing. i really wish schecter can build an sls type of the loomis

C7 with offset dots! I've heard nothing but good things about the sls series and they're supposed to be a great bargain for your money.

but anyone know the release date of the offsets?

 

[Valnob]

SLS C-7 a great neck.

 

[stevexc]

If the 1007 plays anything like my 1001, do it. Literally the only things keeping me from buying that were a) being $200 short, b) not wanting a black finish on a figured top, and c) EMGs.

So 2 out of three were personal preference and the 3rd was just me being poor.

What I'm getting at is do it.

 

[GizmoJunior]

i had a loomis before and the neck was very uncomfortable for my hands even after a year of playing. i really wish schecter can build an sls type of the loomis



but anyone know the release date of the offsets?

I'm not sure yet but from what I've heard I don't think it'll be too long. If the OP decides to buy right away than the ESP H-1007 would be the second best choice.

 

[bcolville]

Definitely C7 would be my choice, JP70 second.

 

[stevexc]

Oh, and the other two I've played are the C-7 and the SLAT. The SLAT I did not like too much, especially next to the Ibby I wound up buying - it just didn't feel great. Looks real classy though, plus lit might have just been the Floyd I didn't like. Overall though I wasn't too impressed. Felt like I was paying more for flashy features than quality.

The C-7 I didn't play for long, but damn, dat neck. if you can get past the inlay, it seems like a solid choice.

 

[TremDestroyer]

The first LTD looks great with that top

 

[studmiester7]

I own the AW-7 (not listed on your post), and the Schecter Blackjack SLS C-7. Out of those two, the Schecter is BY FAR my favorite. The satin neck is a must-have, and I love how light the guitar is. The sound is stellar, and the playability on that super-thin neck is astounding. They don't come with the "hells gate skull" inlays anymore; and are shipped with the offset dot inlays instead. Everything about that guitar is amazing. If you're looking for that price range, the AW-7 isn't a bad choice either. I ended up swapping the D'Activators for SD Blackouts, and it sounds even better. Hope this helps.

 

[studmiester7]

but anyone know the release date of the offsets?

I believe Schecter told me they started shipping them with the offset inlays last year around August. I received mine a few months ago with the offset dot inlays.

 

[AliceLG]

MH-417 all the way. I'm quite happy with mine, but I like satin finishes and EMGs so what can I say

Seriously though, the neck on this guitar is great. It's fast and smooth, and being a tad thicker than a Wizard only adds to the comfort factor. This one is heavier than an Ibanez too, and I consider that a very good thing.