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Best 7 String Guitars 2026

Top-rated 7 string guitars 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Metal For Progressive Rock For Djent For Jazz Fusion For Modern Rock For Extended Range
BRANDS: Harley Benton Solar Guitars Schecter Ibanez ESP Jackson
Solar Guitars A2.7Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Solar Guitars A2.7Canibalismo+

by Solar Guitars
Djent Extended Range Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars A2.7Canibalismo+7-String Electric GuitarSungkai bodyNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: CNut:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 544771
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Modern Rock Djent Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • May need specialized amplification

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst*7-String...

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558092
$679
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte

by Solar Guitars
Progressive Rock Djent Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 521055
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars T2.7FBB-Flame Black Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Solar Guitars T2.7FBB-Flame Black Burst

by Solar Guitars
Djent Extended Range Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars T2.7FBB-Flame Black Burst7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: flamed maple veneerSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 522559
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle

by Solar Guitars
Jazz Fusion Metal Djent
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle7-String Electric GuitarTop: Poplar burlBody: Mahogany5-Piece neck-thru-body:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603550
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst

by Solar Guitars
Metal Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar Burl veneer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 530308
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF

by Solar Guitars
Jazz Fusion Metal Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: swamp ashNeck: MapleFretboard: EbonyScale length: 648...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543143
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-7 TBB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-7 TBB

by Schecter
Djent Modern Rock Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • May need specialized amplification

Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-7 TBB7-String electric guitarMahogany bodyQuilted maple topMaple neckEbony fretboard24...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 336318
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+

by Solar Guitars
Metal Extended Range Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Higher string tension

Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584889
$1,429
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7BOP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP

by Solar Guitars
Extended Range Modern Rock Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP7-String Electric GuitarSwamp ash bodyMaple neckEbony fretboard24 Super jumbo stainless steel...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 502918
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A2.7TBOP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Solar Guitars A2.7TBOP

by Solar Guitars
Jazz Fusion Extended Range Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars A2.7TBOP7-String Electric GuitarBody: SungkaiSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodSolar logo...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 610365
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted B w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted B w/Case

by Harley Benton
Progressive Rock Modern Rock Djent
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted B w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 558089
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB

by Ibanez
Djent Modern Rock Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Higher string tension

Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB7-String Electric GuitarAZ SeriesBody: American basswoodTop: quilted mapleBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 581983
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK

by Jackson
Modern Rock Djent Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • May need specialized amplification

Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK7-String Electric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609164
$901
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CH

by Jackson
Progressive Rock Modern Rock Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • More complex chord fingerings

Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CHElectric GuitarBody: Basswood3-Piece neck: maple/walnut/mapleFingerboard: EbonyOffset...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570520
$1,528
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 7 String Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 7 string guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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