Schecter KM-7 (Keith Merrow) Signature Thread

[Sepultorture]

So I've been all bass centric of late and haven't looked at anything guitar wise new for over a year, and neither goes and brings out the RGD slayer the mkii version of his axe and I'm like .... ibanez over here. Which is impressive us I've been an RGD fanboy since the fixed bridge prestige dropped

Now I saw that the KM7 MKII also got a limited run of trans black gloss finish for some locations, and been wondering if they are going to do a trans black for this guitar in the future?

 

[TedintheShed]

This followed me home from Gearfest. I was wanting another 7 string after I traded in my Jackson DK-7q for my daughter's Martin. After I played the SC sig baritone, I decided I wanted to try a longer scale. This thing fits the bill.

Happy Father's Day to me

 

[TedintheShed]

So, initial impressions. Remember these are simply INITIAL impressions, so my perception may change over time.

The swamp ash body is very resonant- I love this because the body wood selection seems to make a difference in the overall tone of this guitar.

The body is wonderful, and now I understand why folks love them some beveled bodies.

As said previously, seem to be able to see though the flame top and see where the wenge through the top. But I realize that this isn't going to have the same thickness as my $4000 basses, so no worries.

I love, love LOVE the neck shape. I came from a Jackson DK-7Q, and it seems the neck is even flatter that it. I compared it directly with some Ibanez 7's, and still thinner. I love that.

I love the tone of wenge. The neck on my custom basses are wenge. I love the feel too. Wenge is a particularly oily wood, and some luthiers don't like to work with it for this reason. This was a great decision for this guitar though!

The choice of hardware is impeccable. This an electronics are where most production guitars skimp to save cost. Not on this guitar.

I am undecided on if I like the pick ups well enough to keep them yet, but my impression is positive thus far, I was pleasantly surprised by the clean tone from the neck pick up when split.

In the end, if this has a reverse in-line head stock (easier to tune, imo) and BKP's, it may as well of been named the "TedintheShed Signature model". Keith did an wonderful job in designing the guitar with Schecter. It was well thought out, and that is something I always look for in ANY purchase I make. The features you get in this guitar is hard pressed to find in guitars twice the price.

Kudos Keith and Schecter- FWIW you are making me believers in your guitars and shifting my impressions of your company!

 

[Mad-Max]

This followed me home from Gearfest. I was wanting another 7 string after I traded in my Jackson DK-7q for my daughter's Martin. After I played the SC sig baritone, I decided I wanted to try a longer scale. This thing fits the bill.

Happy Father's Day to me

You must've been the guy I saw playing it when I wanted to try it out for myself!

Happy NGD man! that guitar should serve you well for a VERY long time

 

[Rich5150]

NGD couldn't resist sweetwater's 36 mo 0%

 

[Zado]

^I wish I still was a fierce metalhead to properly appreciate

 

[TedintheShed]

You must've been the guy I saw playing it when I wanted to try it out for myself!

Happy NGD man! that guitar should serve you well for a VERY long time

Yeah, may have been. They pulled the MK II from the warehouse for me, and I liked it. They guy who pulled it told me he had a display model for sale that he would sell me on top of the already ridiculously discounted price. The only difference? Didn't have the original cardboard box.

I can live with that.

 

[TedintheShed]

OKay guys, my research has indicated that the KM-7 comes with an Ernie Ball set, but it looks to be a custom set from 9-62. What are you guys replacing this with? I am looking at D'Addario NYXL 10-59, but would like suggestions.

Also, if anyone drops new pickups in their KM-7 Mk II please let me know how it went. I always wanted to play with a set of Warpigs.

 

[Endnote]

Dunlop Manufacturing :: Strings :: :: Super Bright Guitar Strings

Take a look at the 7 string hybrid set from Dunlop @TedintheShed. It's the only production 9-62 set I know of. It's also the only 7 string set I like.

 

[FrznTek]

its a little different... GHS Boomer 7-String Custom Light Electric Guitar Set (9-62) | Musician's Friend

also I like D'Addario strings, so I'm just going to buy standard 9-46 sets and add the .062
https://www.stringsbymail.com/dadda...nd-electric-string-062-gauge-single-4381.html


also if you prefer to stay with the EB strings Ernie Ball Nickel Wound Single Guitar Strings 3-Pack | Musician's Friend or https://www.stringsbymail.com/ernie...-electric-guitar-062-single-string-11726.html

 

[bastardbullet]

I'm using dunlop heavy core 10-60 set on my mk-I for standard A tuning. Sounds dry, balanced and feels durable. Lasts up to 3-4 weeks.

 

[culexknight]

I got one of these and one of my bridge saddles is shorter than the rest?

 

[Double A]

OKay guys, my research has indicated that the KM-7 comes with an Ernie Ball set, but it looks to be a custom set from 9-62. What are you guys replacing this with? I am looking at D'Addario NYXL 10-59, but would like suggestions.

I love Cobalts so I use the Ernie Ball skinny top heavy bottom set and it is pretty much perfect.

Ernie Ball 2730 Cobalt 7-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom Electric Guitar Strings | Musician's Friend

 

[FrznTek]

It's here!!

 

[exo]

I got one of these and one of my bridge saddles is shorter than the rest?

If it's the low B saddle, that's to give more intonation range on that string. Take a good look at the bridges on the natural and Lambo km7's a little further back up the page. It's supposed to be that way. If it's NOT on the low B, just swap it back to proper position.

 

[culexknight]

If it's the low B saddle, that's to give more intonation range on that string. Take a good look at the bridges on the natural and Lambo km7's a little further back up the page. It's supposed to be that way. If it's NOT on the low B, just swap it back to proper position.

I mean the length of it is physically shorter (I will take a picture soon), not the position. Are you referring to the position only? I think I am misunderstanding. It is the low B one, though.

 

[theicon2125]

I mean the length of it is physically shorter (I will take a picture soon), not the position. Are you referring to the position only? I think I am misunderstanding. It is the low B one, though.

This is the way it's supposed to be. If you look at this 8 string bridge you'll see that the 7th and 8th saddles are shorter.

 

[CovertSovietBear]

I mean the length of it is physically shorter (I will take a picture soon), not the position. Are you referring to the position only? I think I am misunderstanding. It is the low B one, though.

They're referring to the physical length of the saddle, in which what they said still applies.

 

[TedintheShed]

I mean the length of it is physically shorter...

When I asked him about that, doctor told me that's not uncommon as I got older.

 

[culexknight]

This is the way it's supposed to be. If you look at this 8 string bridge you'll see that the 7th and 8th saddles are shorter.

Ahhh. You're right. The MkIIs look the same:

My MkI didn't though:

When I asked him about that, doctor told me that's not uncommon as I got older.

Well, I'm starting to get up there!

Thanks all. Had a minor flip-out moment, but I think this is the way it's supposed to be.