Strandberg OS7 or Schecter KM-7 Mk2 or...

[MortenOJ]

I am looking for my 1st 7-string. I actually fell in love with the KM-7 Mk2, but now I have noticed, that I could get a Strandberg OS7 for nearly the same price. I do not have the opportunity to try them out before bying, so I'm in desperately need of advice. Other options are welcome as well

 

[mr_muffin]

Personally, I hate headless axes, so I would buy a KM-7, but it's only my point of view. But I've never played a Standberg, it could be a pretty nice guitar.

 

[Rolanthas]

Bummer you don't have an opportunity to try a Strandberg out. I've been looking into them out of curiousity and for all intents and purposes, almost everyone says you have to try them out if only to see the endurneck. That seems to be the biggest aspect that sways a potential buy.

Incredibly curious about them myself, but I simply can't locate one to try where I live.

 

[MortenOJ]

Actually, I just noticed, that if I was to buy a Strandberg from the EU shop, It would be 1/3 more expensive, than the Schecter. Guess I'm off the Strandberg again and back on the KM-7...or an alternative...

 

[Cheap Poison]

Actually, I just noticed, that if I was to buy a Strandberg from the EU shop, It would be 1/3 more expensive, than the Schecter. Guess I'm off the Strandberg again and back on the KM-7...or an alternative...

I was actually surprised that they were the same price, seems they are not!

Guessing the quality of those 2 should be pretty on par.

 

[Thelamon]

I was actually surprised that they were the same price, seems they are not!

Guessing the quality of those 2 should be pretty on par.

Vastly different in design & features, though. If you want a quality guitar for a good price, I definitely think the KM-7 is the answer, but I can't deny the additional thought/engineering that went into the specs for the Strandbergs.

 

[MortenOJ]

Just threw in the Ibby RG3727FZ-BH as an option, as well. Haven't really seen any reviews of it though. But It looks NICE.

 

[TheRileyOBrien]

Just threw in the Ibby RG3727FZ-BH as an option, as well. Haven't really seen any reviews of it though. But It looks NICE.

Definitely better quality with the Ibanez Prestige. They are much more selective with the wood choice and tend to have better attention to detail all around.

 

[ASoC]

Never played a KM-7 or an OS7, but I played a boden 7 at NAMM back when S7G was involved. I really liked the endurneck and the overall design of the guitar. That being said, you can't go wrong with an MIJ Ibanez. I now have 4 (admittedly older ones) and they're the best guitars for the best prices I've ever had. All the recent Prestige stuff I've played in stores was very nice too. As a guitarist on a budget, Ibanez is a no brainer to me. Especially if you go used. 7620's come up for sale pretty frequently and you can get them for good deals. I got all 4 of mine from members here on SSO and paid an average of $430. You're also less likely to lose money on a used one, if you decide you don't jive with 7 strings.

 

[BubbleWrap]

The safe bet is definitely with a prestige series ibanez, I've had six and am currently down to three, they're made so well. You may want to look into the rgd2127fx. I haven't tried a schecter in a few years. They didn't capture my attention when I did, but the newer ones seem to be pretty good. I am however doing my best to wait patiently for Ola to start selling licenses again so I can build one myself.

 

[bzhan1]

how much is the 3727 there? It's a level above the other two.

 

[MortenOJ]

The 3727 is about 2000euros. So yes, it's a bit pricey.

 

[MortenOJ]

The Washburn px-solar 17etc could also be an alternative. It's a solid maple neck though. Ibbys are 5-piece,KM-7's are 3/5-piece(depending wheater it's Mk1 or 2), but i don't know, if that makes a big difference... Also, the Evertune version is nearly twice as much as the fixed bridge version. Is Evertune really worth that much extra?