What are the most Lightweight 7 strings?

[evilsweeps]

Hi there, So I've been doing some searching around the internet to try and find a very lightweight quality 7 string. I've had my eye on the Ibanez S series models because I am a fan of the wizard style neck, but I figured if anyone could give me some input on this subject it'd be you guys. Thanks!!!

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[HeHasTheJazzHands]

If they ever release it, the Parker DFMV7 is probably the lightest 7-string you'll find, at around 6.5LB. Unfortunatly, I don't see them in stock, and they're supposed to be in the $3000 - $4000 area.

Othewise, most Ibbys are pretty light. My RG7321 is my lightest guitar.

 

[vampiregenocide]

The Ibanez S series are pretty light by all accounts, and the Buz McGrath ESP LTD signature is based on them so might be worth looking into.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

+1 on the BUZ-7. Supposed to be an LTD that feels like an Ibby.

 

[evilsweeps]

If they ever release it, the Parker DFMV7 is probably the lightest 7-string you'll find, at around 6.5LB. Unfortunatly, I don't see them in stock, and they're supposed to be in the $3000 - $4000 area.

Othewise, most Ibbys are pretty light. My RG7321 is my lightest guitar.

thanks! yeah 3K-4K is tad bit more then i'm looking to spend at the moment, 6.5 lb is pretty goddamn light.

I have a RG321MH kicking around and that too is my lightest guitar. I always assumed S series were lighter than RG's, am I wrong to think this?

 

[underthecurve]

I think one of the lightest 7's you'll find is a strandberg. Either full custom, or the production model from S7 come in at 1950g or 4.29lb.

 

[Adrian-XI]

Strandberg Boden 7 weighs 1950 grams. Boom.

Edit: ninja'd

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I'd suggest Strandberg, too... But since there's quite a long wait time and the fact they're probably over his budget...

 

[evilsweeps]

I'd suggest Strandberg, too... But since there's quite a long wait time and the fact they're probably over his budget...

Was just over on their website and yeah that would be nice haha, unfortunately I'm in the $800-$1200 range, but this is all good knowledge to have for down the road

Thanks to all that have posted!

 

[iRaiseTheDead]

Dean Vendetta 7

 

[Robby the Robot]

+1 for the RGs and S-series.

 

[GiantBaba]

If they ever release it, the Parker DFMV7 is probably the lightest 7-string you'll find, at around 6.5LB. Unfortunatly, I don't see them in stock, and they're supposed to be in the $3000 - $4000 area.

There's one model for sale on ebay at $4300. It's the silver finish.

 

[27duuude]

Most basswood guitars a really light but basswood guitars aren't all that "vibrant" sounding on their own, although most lightweight guitars aren't all that vibrant either.

The ibanez s-series is probably your best bet for the price range.

 

[wassabiyojimbo]

+1 on the BUZ-7 lightest 7 I have played

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

Ibanez S series are typically very light, lighter than the RG 7321's I've played. LTD H 1007 is also very light.

These are the lightest 7's that I've played (haven't played any Parker's or Strandberg's though).

 

[Bouillestfu]

RGD2127z is as light as a feather. As are most Ibbys anyways considering they don't use mahogany

 

[7-even]

The Ibanez RGD2127Z is anything else but not lightwight. The most lightwight 7 string I played is a Conklin GTG 7 T and a Jaden Rose Series II -7.

 

[sakeido]

every Jackson COW 7 string I've had has been very light, and they are made of mahogany and have an awesome neck on them

 

[Konfyouzd]

My RG7 is pretty goddamn lightweight but all its parts (down to the neck and body) are aftermarket, so that probably has a lot to do with it...

 

[Xaios]

I think what we really need to know is why exactly you're looking for an ultra-leightweight guitar? Most 7 strings really aren't much heavier than their 6 string counterparts. Is it because of back problems or something like that?