Best 7 String Guitars for Extended Range 2026
Perfect 7 string guitars for extended-range - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Metal
For Progressive Rock
For Djent
For Jazz Fusion
For Modern Rock
For Extended Range
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Epiphone Matt Heafy LP Cust. 7 LH Ebony
by
Epiphone
Jazz Fusion
Extended Range
Djent
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
- • Great for drop tunings
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
- • May need specialized amplification
- • Higher string tension
Epiphone Matt Heafy LP Cust. 7 LH Ebony7-String Electric GuitarLeft-handed modelMatt Heafy (Trivium) signature...
⭐
4.7/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542086
$1,319
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost
by
Schecter
Jazz Fusion
Metal
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
- • More complex chord fingerings
- • May need specialized amplification
Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost7-String Electric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: flamed maple5-Piece neck: Maple/rosewood...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583475
$1,264
#3
⭐
4.4/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET
by
Jackson
Jazz Fusion
Modern Rock
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal sound
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • More complex chord fingerings
- • Learning curve for traditional players
Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET7-String Electric GuitarArtist SeriesJosh Smith Signature ModelBody:...
⭐
4.4/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 562645
$1,825
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Jackson Pro MM Jugg HT 7 SLVR BLK BRST
by
Jackson
Djent
Progressive Rock
Metal
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
- • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
- • Higher string tension
- • More complex chord fingerings
Jackson Pro MM Jugg HT 7 SLVR BLK BRST7-String Electric GuitarMisha Mansoor (Periphery) signature modelBody:...
⭐
4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 609583
$1,264
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS
by
Ibanez
Metal
Modern Rock
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Great for drop tunings
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • Higher string tension
- • More complex chord fingerings
Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS7-String Electric GuitarBody material: NyatohTop: Poplar burlBolt-on neck: 5-Piece...
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4.4/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607093
$714
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
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
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS
by
ESP
Jazz Fusion
Djent
Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
- • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
- • Higher string tension
- • More complex chord fingerings
ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS7-String Baritone Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Swamp ashBolt-on 5-piece neck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 608688
$2,958
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Jackson Pro Series Mark Heylmun RR24-7
by
Jackson
Progressive Rock
Jazz Fusion
Metal
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
- • Great for drop tunings
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • Higher string tension
- • Learning curve for traditional players
Jackson Pro Series Mark Heylmun RR24-77-String Electric GuitarMark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) Signature ModelBody:...
⭐
4.4/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 560637
$1,222
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter Damien Platinum 7 SBK
by
Schecter
Djent
Metal
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • May need specialized amplification
Schecter Damien Platinum 7 SBK7-String Electric Guitar3-Piece mahogany bodyMaple neckRosewood fingerboardPlatinum Bat...
⭐
4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560557
$855
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black
by
ESP
Metal
Progressive Rock
Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal sound
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • More complex chord fingerings
ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple3-Piece neck-thru-body:...
⭐
5.0/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584621
$2,177
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Ibanez RG7421EX-BKF
by
Ibanez
Progressive Rock
Modern Rock
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
- • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for traditional players
- • More complex chord fingerings
Ibanez RG7421EX-BKF7-String Electric GuitarRG SeriesBody: MerantiBolt-on neck: 3-piece mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 582074
$587
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle
Metal
Modern Rock
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range
- • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • Learning curve for traditional players
Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB*7-String Multi Scale...
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559359
$358
#14
⭐
4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+
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
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case
Modern Rock
Jazz Fusion
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
- • More complex chord fingerings
- • Higher string tension
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Burst*7-String...
⭐
4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558093
$703
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.
