Best Ibanez 7 String Guitars 2025

Premium Ibanez 7 string guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF

by Ibanez

Extended Range Metal Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Extended low-end range

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez RG7420EX-BKF7-String Electric GuitarRG SeriesBody: MerantiBolt-on 3-piece neck: MapleNeck profile: Wizard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 582066

$668

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Ibanez RG7421EX-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Ibanez RGD7521PB-DSF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RGD7521PB-DSF

by Ibanez

Progressive Rock Extended Range Metal

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez RGD7521PB-DSF7-String Electric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: PoplarBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFretboard: JatobaNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 509934

$879

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Ibanez RG2027XL-DTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez RG2027XL-DTB

by Ibanez

Metal Modern Rock Extended Range

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez RG2027XL-DTB7-String electric guitarBasswood bodyBolted-on neck: Maple/ wengeSet Makassar ebony fretboardNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 456249

$1,902

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Ibanez QX527PB-ABS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez QX527PB-ABS

by Ibanez

Progressive Rock Extended Range Djent

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez QX527PB-ABS7-String Electric GuitarBody: NyatohTop: PoplarBolt-on 3-piece neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 523587

$1,341

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Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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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Ibanez RGR752AHBF-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 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

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Ibanez JBM27 Jake Bowen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez JBM27 Jake Bowen

by Ibanez

Metal Jazz Fusion Djent

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• May need specialized amplification

Ibanez JBM27 Jake Bowen7-String Electric GuitarJake Bowen (Periphery) Signature ModelBody: NyatohTop: Maple3-Piece...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 379164

$1,374

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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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Ibanez RGRB720-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

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

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Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM

by Ibanez

Modern Rock Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for traditional players
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM7-String Electric GuitarNyatoh body (Palaquium rotratum)Panga Panga/Walnut neck (Millettia...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 456219

$1,242

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Ibanez RG8527-BRE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RG8527-BRE

by Ibanez

Extended Range Modern Rock Djent

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Extended low-end range

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez RG8527-BRE7-String Electric GuitarBody: African mahoganyTop (4 mm): AAA flamed maple5-Piece bolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 557128

$3,299

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Ibanez UV70P-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez UV70P-BK

by Ibanez

Metal Extended Range Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez UV70P-BK7-String Electric GuitarSteve Vai Signature modelBody: American basswood5-Piece neck: Maple /...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 305976

$1,583

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Ibanez RGA742FM-TGF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RGA742FM-TGF

by Ibanez

Metal Extended Range Djent

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• May need specialized amplification

Ibanez RGA742FM-TGF7-String Electric GuitarBody: MerantiTop: Flamed maple3-Piece neck: MapleFretboard: JatobaScale...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 509941

$549

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Ibanez ICTB721-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez ICTB721-BKF

by Ibanez

Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• More complex chord fingerings

Ibanez ICTB721-BKF7-String Electric GuitarIron Label seriesBody: OkumeNeck-through five-piece neck:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 522150

$1,407

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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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