Best 7 String Guitars for Metal 2025

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

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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 A1.7LN Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.7/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 583475

$1,264

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Solar Guitars A1.7TBOP-29 Baritone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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

⭐ 4.4/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

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

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Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB

by Schecter

Progressive Rock Djent Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for traditional players
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB7-String Electric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: flamed maple5-Piece neck: Maple/rosewood with...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 583182

$1,252

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Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF

by Ibanez

Metal Djent Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• May need specialized amplification

Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF7-String Electric GuitarBody material: NyatohBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: EbonyFluorescent...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 607097

$1,099

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Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Solar Guitars S1.7C+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 607093

$714

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Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

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

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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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Best 7 String Guitars for Metal 2025

Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+

Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost

Solar Guitars A1.7TBOP-29 Baritone

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame Bur w/Case

Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET

ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS

Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle

Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB

Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB

Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF

Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK

Solar Guitars S1.7C+

Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS

Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag

Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black

How to Choose the Best 7 String Guitars

Budget Planning

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Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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