Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK
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Jackson
X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK
Product Info
Article Number:
609164
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$900.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Surfcaster HT7 is a solid choice for players needing a 7-string for modern metal and progressive rock. The compound radius fingerboard and jumbo frets make shredding comfortable, while the pickups deliver a thick, aggressive tone. It's a great value for a well-built, playable 7-string, especially for those starting out or wanting a reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid sharkfin fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 47.6 mm (1.87")
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2 Jackson High-Output 7-String Humbucker (neck and bridge)
- Volume control
- Black hardware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 - .054)
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Poplar body provides a balanced, resonant tone suitable for modern metal.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and fast playability.
- • Laurel fingerboard is smooth, comfortable, and resists fret buzz.
- • High-output humbuckers deliver aggressive gain and tight low-end.
CONS
- • Poplar body can lack some of the sustain of mahogany or basswood.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while fast, lacks the resonance of a set-neck.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented for the price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Jackson High-Output 7-String Humbuckers
Scale Length
28.5" (72.4 cm)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Fixed Bridge (likely a Jackson-branded hardtail)
Weight
8.5 lbs (approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s likely a modified ‘C’ shape, similar to many Jackson necks, but slightly thinner for faster playing – expect a comfortable, modern feel.
Absolutely, the high output is designed to handle lower tunings without getting muddy; they’ll retain clarity and punch even down to drop A or B.
Laurel is a bit softer than rosewood, so it *can* show wear faster with heavy use, but it's generally durable and develops a nice, broken-in feel over time.
