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Best 7 String Guitars for Jazz Fusion 2026

Perfect 7 string guitars for jazz-fusion - easy to play and learn on

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
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez RGRB720-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Ibanez RGRB720-BKF

by Ibanez
Jazz Fusion Modern Rock Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez RGRB720-BKF7-String Electric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on 3-piece neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodLuminescent side...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606992
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 S1.7C+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Solar Guitars S1.7C+

by Solar Guitars
Djent Metal Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars E17-String Electric GuitarBody: Alder5-Piece nset-in neck: Maple/JatobaFingerboard: EbonyNeck Profile:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 576473
$1,539
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583475
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schecter Sunset -7 Triad Gloss Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Schecter Sunset -7 Triad Gloss Black

by Schecter
Modern Rock Progressive Rock Djent
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Great for drop tunings
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Learning curve for traditional players

Schecter Sunset -7 Triad Gloss Black7-String Electric GuitarBody: Nyatoh5-Piece neck: Maple/rosewood with carbon...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 578044
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 607093
$714
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle

by Harley Benton
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
Buy at Thomann View Details
ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Solar Guitars A1.7TBOP-29 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Solar Guitars A1.7TBOP-29 Baritone

by Solar Guitars
Metal Jazz Fusion Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
  • • Learning curve for traditional players
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars A1.7TBOP-29 Baritone7-String Electric GuitarBody: AshSet-in neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 596969
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH Bundle

by Harley Benton
Extended Range Modern Rock Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range
  • • Modern metal sound
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • Higher string tension

Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton R-457MN LH WH*7-String Electric...

⭐ 4.6/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 598476
$215
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black

by Jackson
Djent Extended Range Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • Higher string tension
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black7-String Electric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: AmaranthPearloid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584151
$318
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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