Best 7 String Guitars Under $5,000 2025

Affordable 7 string guitars under $5,000 - 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

Music Man Cutlass 7 Jason Richardson KF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Music Man Cutlass 7 Jason Richardson KF

by Music Man

Modern Rock Extended Range Djent

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Modern metal sound
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• May need specialized amplification

Music Man Cutlass 7 Jason Richardson KF7-String Electric GuitarJason Richardson (All That Remains) signature modelBody:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 598344

$4,509

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ESP E-II T-B7 Snow White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

ESP E-II T-B7 Snow White

by ESP

Djent Extended Range Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• Higher string tension

ESP E-II T-B7 Snow WhiteElectric Guitar7-StringNeck-thru body constructionAlder bodyMaple neckEbony fretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 413304

$2,914

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ESP E-II T-B7 Black Satin - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

ESP E-II T-B7 Black Satin

by ESP

Metal Progressive Rock Extended Range

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• Wider neck requires adjustment

ESP E-II T-B7 Black Satin7-String Electric GuitarNeck-thru-body constructionBody: AlderNeck: MapleFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 458164

$2,914

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Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB

by Schecter

Extended Range Modern Rock Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• May need specialized amplification

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Flamed mapleBlack bindingNeck-Thru:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 518369

$2,199

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ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black

by ESP

Metal Progressive Rock Modern Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Modern metal sound
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• More complex chord fingerings

ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Maple3-Piece neck-thru-body:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 584621

$2,177

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ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire

by ESP

Progressive Rock Extended Range Metal

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Modern metal sound
• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• May need specialized amplification

ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp Ash5-Piece bolt-on neck: Roasted maple /...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 584689

$2,199

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ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 QM BTB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 QM BTB

by ESP

Jazz Fusion Modern Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

• Wider neck requires adjustment
• Higher string tension

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 QM BTB7-String Electric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: Quilted maple3-Strip maple neckFretboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 434445

$3,739

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ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot

by ESP

Extended Range Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Extended low-end range

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Higher string tension

ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot7-String Electric GuitarBody: Alder3-Piece neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyFingerboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 593757

$3,299

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ESP LTD SH 7ETFM STP - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

ESP LTD SH 7ETFM STP

by ESP

Progressive Rock Modern Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Increased harmonic possibilities

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• More complex chord fingerings

ESP LTD SH 7ETFM STP7-String Electric GuitarBrian "Head" What a SignatureBody: BasswoodTop: MapleContinuous...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 459031

$2,419

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ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS

by ESP

Jazz Fusion Djent Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Increased harmonic possibilities
• Modern metal sound

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• More complex chord fingerings

ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS7-String Baritone Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Swamp ashBolt-on 5-piece neck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 608688

$2,958

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#11

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

ESP LTD Arrow-1007B Evertune Black

by ESP

Extended Range Djent Progressive Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for drop tunings

✓ PROS

• Versatile for rhythm and lead
• Increased harmonic possibilities

✗ CONS

• Higher string tension
• May need specialized amplification

ESP LTD Arrow-1007B Evertune Black7-String Baritone Electric GuitarArrow 1000 Deluxe SeriesBody: Mahogany3-Piece...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584657

$2,089

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Jackson Pro Plus MDK HT7 GS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Jackson Pro Plus MDK HT7 GS

by Jackson

Modern Rock Extended Range Jazz Fusion

Key Feature:

• Versatile for rhythm and lead

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• More complex chord fingerings
• Learning curve for traditional players

Jackson Pro Plus MDK HT7 GS7-String Electric GuitarBody: BasswoodNeck: 3-Piece Maple/Wenge/MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 570537

$2,067

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Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S FOB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S FOB

by Schecter

Progressive Rock Jazz Fusion Djent

Key Feature:

• Modern metal sound

✓ PROS

• Extended low-end range
• Great for drop tunings

✗ CONS

• May need specialized amplification
• Higher string tension

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S FOB7-String Electric GuitarBody: Swamp ashTop: Flamed mapleNeck: Maple/Purpleheart with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 487232

$2,309

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Ibanez RG8527-BRE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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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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Music Man Cutlass 7 Jason Richardson KF

ESP E-II T-B7 Snow White

ESP E-II T-B7 Black Satin

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 Evertune FOB

ESP LTD EC-1007B Evertune Black

ESP LTD SN1007 Baritone HT Fire

ESP E-II Horizon FR-7 QM BTB

ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B Hipshot

ESP LTD SH 7ETFM STP

ESP LTD AW-XJ7B ET OG BLKS

ESP LTD Arrow-1007B Evertune Black

Jackson Pro Plus MDK HT7 GS

Schecter Banshee Mach-7 FR S FOB

Ibanez RG8527-BRE

How to Choose the Best 7 String Guitars

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