Schecter KM7 vs C7 Apocalypse

[Folsom]

Hello friends, I am about 90% sold on a KM7 due to the overwhelming praise they receive on these forums, but I also am intrigued by the Apocalypse line. The trouble is there are not nearly as many reviews/demo videos available. I enjoy the finish options on both, so my decision is broken down into two areas at the moment. Pickups, and neck:

Pickups: The few reviews I have found on the Apoc pickups were all very positive. I was able to briefly play the 6 string version of the Apoc, but having never played the Nazgul/Sentient combo I could not get an in-person comparison. I am confident that either pickup set will achieve the tones I am after, but some reviews have placed the Apoc pickups on a BKP level. Does anyone else feel the same? Is there a clear winner in the pickup category here?

Neck: KM7 sports the Ultra Thin C neck, and I am currently an Ibanez player (RG7620 and RGA 121). I would assume the KM7 would feel more "normal" for me at the moment, but that said I also played a Schecter C1+ and an ESP ec-1000 for years previously. I'm just worried I won't jive with the Apoc neck. Am I overthinking this?

Unfortunately I don't have the opportunity at the moment to try before I buy, so I am relying on your experience! Any advice is appreciated, thanks!

 

[sezna]

Km7 neck profile will be more familiar to you for sure. Apoc pickups are really interesting. Not super clear, kinda classic rocky in my opinion. But I tried the six string version. I’d prefer the km7 pups. Opinion of course.

The apoc neck is not too weird in its profile, but it does have a finish I don’t like. It always feels greasy even when it isn’t. Sorry if I’m being a bit negative.

 

[LeviathanKiller]

Either one is a great choice.
I ordered both personally

 

[BMO]

Km7 neck profile will be more familiar to you for sure. Apoc pickups are really interesting. Not super clear, kinda classic rocky in my opinion. But I tried the six string version. I’d prefer the km7 pups. Opinion of course.

The apoc neck is not too weird in its profile, but it does have a finish I don’t like. It always feels greasy even when it isn’t. Sorry if I’m being a bit negative.

For me the Apocalypse not only felt greasy, but it got sticky really fast too. I played it for maybe 5 minutes and my hand started dragging when going up and down the neck.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

Nazguls work way better in a darker sounding guitar imo. I didn't like the nazgul in the KMs I've tried as it feels harsher and icepicky compared to when I had one in my all mahogany avenger. I have no experience with the apocalypse other than taking it off the wall to noodle with it unplugged for like 5 minutes. I'd say try both (if possible) before buying, or at least find an online retailer that will let you return/exchange the guitar if you don't mesh with it.

 

[Folsom]

I had forgotten this thread was still up! I ended up going with a KM7 I found on Reverb with BKP Coldsweats. As you can imagine, I dig it. Thanks for all the feedback!