Best 7 String Guitars Under $2,000 2025

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

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

Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte

by Solar Guitars

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

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Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte

by Solar Guitars

Metal Modern Rock Djent

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• Wider neck requires adjustment

Solar Guitars X1.7FRLB Lime Burst Matte7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Flamed mapleSet-in neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 595541

$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 A1.7AAN - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars A1.7AAN

by Solar Guitars

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:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 538114

$1,759

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Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle

by Solar Guitars

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:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 603550

$1,869

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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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Ibanez UV70P-BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

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

⭐ 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 S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst

by Solar Guitars

Metal Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Great for drop tunings
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• May need specialized amplification

Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Poplar Burl veneer...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 530308

$1,869

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Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

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

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+

by Solar Guitars

Metal Extended Range Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• Higher string tension

Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+7-String Electric GuitarBody: AlderNeck-thru-body: MapleFingerboard: EbonySolar logo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584889

$1,429

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Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 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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Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SSKYB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 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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Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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 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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Solar Guitars A1.7 Vinter Pearl White Matte

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Sterling by Music Man Richardson 7 Pearl White

Solar Guitars A1.7AAN

Solar Guitars S1.7APB Poplar Burle

Solar Guitars A1.7ROP-29+

Ibanez UV70P-BK

Sterling by Music Man John Petrucci MAJ170X ADR

Solar Guitars S1.7APP Poplar Purple Burst

Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB

Solar Guitars A1.7FR SVART+

Ibanez RGD71ALMS-BAM

Schecter Reaper 7 Multiscale SSKYB

Strandberg Boden Standard NX 7 Purple

Schecter C-7 SLS Evil Twin SBK

How to Choose the Best 7 String Guitars

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