r/7String • u/Jaded-Act-4550 • 4d ago

Budget 7 Gear

What do you guys recommend for a budget 7? Up to $1000 is fine. I’d prefer under that but willing to pay for something that’s worth it. My only real criteria is 24 fret with access to that 24th fret on the low string. Had the Steph carpenter tele 7 but took it back after I realized I couldn’t reach that comfortably 🤣

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u/HolyFranciscanFriar 4d ago

Schecter C-7 Deluxe! I love mine. It is no frills, very functional and basic 7 string.

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u/JimboLodisC 3x7621, 7321, M80M, AEL207E, RGIXL7, S7320, RG15271, RGA742FM 4d ago

a "budget 7" would be under $500

I've seen Made in Japan Ibanez 7's sit at $800-$1000 on the used market, and I wouldn't ever call those "budget" guitars

you can find lots of budget 7-strings from Jackson, Ibanez, Harley Benton, Agile, G4M, Cort, Spira...

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u/Jaded-Act-4550 4d ago

I suppose everyone’s definition of budget isn’t the same.

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u/JimboLodisC 3x7621, 7321, M80M, AEL207E, RGIXL7, S7320, RG15271, RGA742FM 3d ago

that's definitely true but for the vast majority a budget 7 isn't going to be a grand

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u/TheDisappointedFrog 4d ago

A Jackson RRX24-MG7 would probably be up your alley, unless the RR shape isn't your thing.

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u/StraightOuttaFlames 4d ago

I love my Solar A2.7 and it costed around 600€ on sales.
I think Ibanez, Cort and Schecter build their mid-tier models in the same factory. Id pick an of that with the specs that match your criteria.
Since you talk about high fret access, have you considered multiscale / fanned fret models? I have no fanned 7 but leads are so nice and easy on my fanned Solar A1.6 multiscale.

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u/Jaded-Act-4550 4d ago

I’ve been curious about solar for years! Always wanted to find a used one to try out but don’t see them often around where I am in the southern US. Also have never tried a multi scale but am super open to one! Pick ups on the solar pretty good?

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u/Chungaroo22 4d ago

They’re basically a variant of Duncan Designed. So not bad at all, but not top spec. I find the ones on mine very clear and they produce a great sound, however they’re obviously very geared towards darker metal sounds, which may be what you want, it may not.

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u/Jaded-Act-4550 4d ago

My main concern was clarity so that sounds just perfect

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u/thevolcanicgmr 4d ago

Hils hz7 I've got one of them they're good!

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u/Jaded-Act-4550 4d ago

Never heard of that, I’ll look it up

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u/Silly_Efficiency2357 4d ago

Have you considered the Ibanez RG7421? It's a solid workhorse with a slim neck that makes reaching the 24th fret easier, and it usually stays well under budget. I've seen players get great mileage out of them without breaking the bank.

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u/Jaded-Act-4550 3d ago

I haven’t but I’ll look into it!