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Best 7 String Guitars for Metal 2026

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

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 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 S1.7C+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Solar Guitars A1.7LN Canibalismo+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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
Harley Benton MultiScale-7 TPB Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Jackson Pro MM Jugg HT 7 SLVR BLK BRST - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez RGRB720-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
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
Jackson Pro Series Mark Heylmun RR24-7 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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
Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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
ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire

by ESP
Progressive Rock Extended Range Metal
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Modern metal sound
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • May need specialized amplification

ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp Ash5-Piece bolt-on neck: Roasted maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584689
$2,199
Buy at Thomann View Details
Epiphone Matt Heafy LP Cust. 7 LH Ebony - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez RGDRB71-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Ibanez RGR752AHBF-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Ibanez RGR752AHBF-WK

by Ibanez
Metal Modern Rock Djent
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
  • • Great for drop tunings
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez RGR752AHBF-WK7-String Electric GuitarRG SeriesBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Bound Macassar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 582001
$1,748
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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