Best 7 String Guitars for Progressive Rock 2026
Perfect 7 string guitars for progressive-rock - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Metal
For Progressive Rock
For Djent
For Jazz Fusion
For Modern Rock
For Extended Range
#1
⭐
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
#2
⭐
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
#3
⭐
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
#4
⭐
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
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#6
⭐
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
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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...
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4.6/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570520
$1,528
#8
⭐
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
#9
⭐
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
#10
⭐
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
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Harley Benton Amarok-7 BKNT Flame w/Bag
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
#13
⭐
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
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Solar Guitars S1.7C+
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
