Best 7 String Guitars Under $2,000 2026
Affordable 7 string guitars under $2,000 - great value without compromising quality
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
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4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White
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
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle
Jazz Fusion
Metal
Djent
Key Feature:
• Versatile for rhythm and lead
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal sound
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • May need specialized amplification
Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle7-String Electric GuitarTop: Poplar burlBody: Mahogany5-Piece neck-thru-body:...
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5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603550
$1,869
#3
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Solar Guitars A1.7AAN
Jazz Fusion
Progressive Rock
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for traditional players
- • Higher string tension
Solar Guitars A1.7AAN7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck profile: CNut:...
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4.8/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 538114
$1,759
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR
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...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 459622
$1,649
#5
⭐
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
#6
⭐
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
#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
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Schecter C-7 Hellraiser BCH
by
Schecter
Jazz Fusion
Djent
Metal
Key Feature:
• Increased harmonic possibilities
✓ PROS
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • More complex chord fingerings
- • May need specialized amplification
Schecter C-7 Hellraiser BCH7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted mapleThree-piece neck: MahoganyFretboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 545285
$1,374
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars A1.7ROP-29+
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
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-7 TBB
by
Schecter
Djent
Modern Rock
Jazz Fusion
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
- • Increased harmonic possibilities
- • Extended low-end range
✗ CONS
- • Learning curve for traditional players
- • May need specialized amplification
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-7 TBB7-String electric guitarMahogany bodyQuilted maple topMaple neckEbony fretboard24...
⭐
4.8/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 336318
$1,429
#11
⭐
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
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte
Progressive Rock
Djent
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Great for drop tunings
✓ PROS
- • Modern metal sound
- • Versatile for rhythm and lead
✗ CONS
- • More complex chord fingerings
- • Learning curve for traditional players
Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyNeck...
⭐
5.0/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 521055
$1,759
#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
#14
⭐
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
#15
⭐
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
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.
