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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: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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
Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White

by Sterling by Music Man
Modern Rock Progressive Rock Djent
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Higher string tension

Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 585138
$1,396
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 VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle

by Solar Guitars
Extended Range Metal Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 618873
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7BOP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR

by Sterling by Music Man
Extended Range Metal Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 459622
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+

by Solar Guitars
Progressive Rock Modern Rock Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584898
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars T2.7FBB-Flame Black Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKRD Quilted w/Bag

by Harley Benton
Modern Rock Extended Range Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 558087
$678
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB

by Schecter
Extended Range Metal Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB7-String Multisclae Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyThree-piece neck: maple with carbon...

⭐ 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 565286
$1,022
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst

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

Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst7-String Electric GuitarBody: Khaya African mahagonyTop: Quilted maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 613609
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A2.7GN Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Solar Guitars A2.7GN Canibalismo+

by Solar Guitars
Progressive Rock Metal Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars A2.7GN Canibalismo+7-String Electric guitarBody: MahoganyNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: Pau FerroSolar...

⭐ 5.0/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 605350
$989
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB

by Schecter
Extended Range Modern Rock Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • May need specialized amplification

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Flamed mapleBlack bindingNeck-Thru:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 518369
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB Bundle

by Harley Benton
Metal Jazz Fusion Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MultiScale-7 BBB*7-String Multi-Scale...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 559321
$358
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter C-7 FR S Apocalypse Red Reign - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Schecter C-7 FR S Apocalypse Red Reign

by Schecter
Jazz Fusion Extended Range Djent
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Higher string tension

Schecter C-7 FR S Apocalypse Red Reign7-String Electric GuitarSwamp ash bodyEbony fretboardMaple/Padauk neck with...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 460308
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte

by Solar Guitars
Metal Modern Rock Djent
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595541
$1,649
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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