Best 7 String Guitars Under $2,000 2026

Affordable 7 string guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality

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 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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Solar Guitars A1.7SVART+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars A1.7SVART+

by Solar Guitars

Extended Range Metal Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• More complex chord fingerings

Solar Guitars A1.7SVART+7-String Electric GuitarWith Evertune Constant-Tension bridgea fully mechanical system that...

⭐ 4.7/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 582819

$1,539

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Solar Guitars A1.7ROP-29+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.7ROP-29+

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Rock Extended Range Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars A1.7ROP-29+Electric GuitarBody: Swamp AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 571155

$1,649

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Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White

by Sterling by Music Man

Modern Rock Progressive Rock Djent

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• Higher string tension

Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderBolt-on neck: roasted...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585138

$1,396

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Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle

by Solar Guitars

Extended Range Metal Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars VAR1.7SP Silver Sparkle7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderSet neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo...

⭐ 4.9/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 618873

$1,759

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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple

by Strandberg

Modern Rock Extended Range Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple7-String Electric GuitarBody: Solid basswoodTop: Solid maple with flamed maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 532622

$1,968

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Schecter Sunset -7 Triad Gloss Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst

by Schecter

Modern Rock Extended Range Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Learning curve for traditional players
• May need specialized amplification

Schecter Reaper - 7 Elite Blood Burst7-String Electric GuitarBody: Khaya African mahagonyTop: Quilted maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 613609

$1,979

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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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Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR

by Sterling by Music Man

Extended Range Metal Progressive 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

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR7-String Electric GuitarJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater) Signature...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 459622

$1,649

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Solar Guitars A1.7FRBOP Sustainiac+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars A1.7FRBOP Sustainiac+

by Solar Guitars

Progressive Rock Metal Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars A1.7FRBOP Sustainiac+7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashSet-in neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 605375

$1,649

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Ibanez JBM27 Jake Bowen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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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Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF

by Solar Guitars

Jazz Fusion Metal Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Learning curve for traditional players

Solar Guitars A1.7BOP-FF7-String Multiscale Electric GuitarBody: swamp ashNeck: MapleFretboard: EbonyScale length: 648...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 543143

$1,429

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Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SSKYB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SSKYB

by Schecter

Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion Metal

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

• Modern metal sound
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Learning curve for traditional players

Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SSKYB7-String Multi-Scale Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Poplar burlMulti-striped...

⭐ 4.7/5 (10 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 454879

$1,099

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Schecter C-7 SLS Evil Twin SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Schecter C-7 SLS Evil Twin SBK

by Schecter

Modern Rock Jazz Fusion Extended Range

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Modern metal sound
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• More complex chord fingerings

Schecter C-7 SLS Evil Twin SBK7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashNeck: Maple with walnut and padauk...

⭐ 4.9/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 452794

$1,759

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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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