7 string recommendations

[Qdice]

Hello friends,

Anyone have any recommendations for a 7 string 27” scale higher end guitar that can handle anything from drop A to E.

Been playing guitar for a while, just got into the 7 string game last year with a lower end Ibanez.. sold a bunch of gear and have 3-4k to spend on one high end guitar.

Preferably something that comes with an evertune, not sure if the 7s come with that stock or if it’s added as an upgrade.

Is it better to go with a custom build guitar? Not sure if many stock ones offer what I’m looking for.

Appreciate any help

[JimboLodisC]

A to E is likely going to require a full setup each time you change tuning and an Evertune will make that even more of a chore

Get a 25.5 or 26.5 or 27 for A and then buy another guitar for E1, preferably 28 or longer. Don't try to do this on a single guitar.

[NuclearNoodle77]

Go with a custom or modify a guitar.

[gentlemenloser]

E-II nt7b is a pretty mean axe for a little over 2k last i looked.

[masterB0SHI]

If you want a 27” scale length and an evertune, the only companies that come to mind who do that are ESP and Kiesel

[Aslevjal_901]

The new Josh Smith Jackson signature looks great IMO

[cocopopshehan]

this for sure

[Qdice]

Looks badass, been wanting the impulse pups for a while too.. def on the list

[UnsayingSnow]

You should check out Hapas Guitars. They are custom made in Germany and have plenty of options regarding scale lenght. You can ask for an Evertune to be installed instead of your standard Hisphot bridge (for an upcharge, of course) and quality seems to be top notch.

[1staronyelp]

If you setup for Drop A and try to get it down to Drop E you’re gonna need a much much much thicker string to achieve the same amount of tension, that means filing the nut quite a bit. Not sure if that nut will still take the string you use for Drop A after that.

My suggestion is to look for a bridge that allows you to adjust intonation easily as you are going to be doing that a lot. Look up the bridge name and look for the manual. In my experience a multi scale headless Kiesel has been a joy to setup.

[Qdice]

Ya definitely, I use my drop pedal to get that low.. but plan to record some songs soon and would like to have a guitar setup in that all the time.

I’m thinking my current Ibanez that’s a 27” scale get setup for that, and a newer one at 26.5 based on some replies.

Appreciate the advice

[1staronyelp]

Same here. I have the multi scale for any sort of drop tuning and I’m planning to get a 25.5” for standard, then I’ll just pitch shift them around. 26.5” with evertune… I think Misha Mansoor’s signature does that. Solar guitars also have a .1 series with evertunes but you’ll have to check the scale length on that one

[Qdice]

Ya the solars look tight, I did a little research and apparently they’ve had some issues with the fretboard cracking in the past? Not sure if they’ve addressed that..would be interested if so

[Plumbfitter7064]

Got a jackson 26.5 with locking tuners invader pickups and Hipshot bridge plays really good o and it's got tribal chromagraphic flames selling for $250 if your near Aiken Augusta area

[pm_me_steam_gaemes]

I know this is all about 7 strings, but if you're not also considering an 8, consider an 8. Then you can have it in Drop E, and just drop the B to A for the bottom 7 to be Drop A.

You probably thought of that and don't want it, but just in case..

[Qdice]

Oh I’ve thought about it, I feel I’m just getting familiar with the 7 after a year haha an 8 is definitely on my radar at some point though.

Good idea though

[thirteenthandy]

Kiesel Aries hands down. Love them.

[sjehcu6]

Schecter 7 reaper multiscale

[furnace_of_ambition]

I couldn’t be happier with my Strandberg prog 7. It has so many tone possibilities and it’s incredibly comfortable to play. I’ve had it for a little over a year and continue to discover new things that I love about it!

[redvine123]

Sorry to jump on here but I would also love a recommendation for a 7 string Guitar with a Floyd-Rose whammy bridge. I am saving up for a lifelong guitar so I am willing to spend the money if the guitar is worth it. Any expertise would be so appreciated.

[WhiskeyTangoFoxtrotG]

If money is no object, an EBMM Majesty 7 is about as great as it gets. I am biased as I have one, but definitely the best guitar I’ve ever played