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Best Ibanez 7 String Guitars 2026

Premium Ibanez 7 string guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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
Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF

by Ibanez
Modern Rock Djent Progressive Rock
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
  • • Increased harmonic possibilities
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
  • • More complex chord fingerings
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez RGIXL7-BKF7-String Electric GuitarIron Label seriesBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: EbonyNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485613
$1,033
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Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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 UV70P-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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 RGDRB71-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

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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Ibanez RGMS7PB-CBS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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 RGD7521PB-DSF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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 RG7420EX-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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 RG2027XL-DTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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 RG7421EX-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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 JBM27 Jake Bowen - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#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 GRG7221QA-TKS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Ibanez GRG7221QA-TKS

by Ibanez
Jazz Fusion Extended Range Modern Rock
Key Feature:
• Modern metal sound
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile for rhythm and lead
  • • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized amplification
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Ibanez GRG7221QA-TKS7-String Electric GuitarBody: PoplarTop: Quilted mapleNeck: MapleFretboard: New Zealand pineWith...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 456133
$350
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Ibanez RGR752AHBF-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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 RGRB720-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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 RG8527-BRE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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 AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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

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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