Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost
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Schecter
Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost
Product Info
Article Number:
583475
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost is a serious instrument for the modern player. The combination of the flamed maple top, USA pickups, and carbon-reinforced neck gives it a really professional feel and a versatile, high-gain sound. It's perfect for metalheads and progressive players who want a 7-string with excellent playability and premium components without the absolute top-tier price tag.
Product Description
- Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme Grey Ghost
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Nyatoh
- Top: flamed maple
- 5-Piece neck: Maple/rosewood with carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck Profile: Ultra Thin "C"
- 24 X Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Scale: 685 mm (27")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.88")
- Graph Tech XL black TUSQ saddle
- Pickups: 1 Schecter USA Sunset Strip humbucker (bridge) and 1 Schecter USA Pasadena humbucker (neck)
- 1 Master volume and 1 volume control
- 5-Way switch
- Schecter Diamond Hardtail bridge
- Schecter Locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Original strings Ernie Ball 7-String (.009 / .011 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .062)
- Colour: Grey Ghost
PROS
- • Nyatoh/flame maple combo delivers a surprisingly resonant, attractive top.
- • USA Sunset/Pasadena pickups offer a balanced, articulate modern high-gain tone.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck provides exceptional stability and reduced backbow over time.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing surface with excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or basswood.
- • Ultra-thin 'C' neck might not suit players preferring a thicker profile.
- • The longer 27” scale can feel unwieldy for players unused to 7-string guitars.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
5-Piece Maple/Rosewood with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Schecter USA Sunset Strip (Bridge) & Pasadena (Neck) Humbuckers
Scale Length
685 mm (27")
Frets
24 X Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Schecter Diamond Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sunset/Pasadena combination provides a more balanced and articulate high-gain tone than many other Schecter pickups, leaning towards a more modern, slightly scooped sound.
The ultra-thin 'C' profile is fast, but it can feel a bit narrow for players with very large hands or those who prefer a thicker, more substantial neck. It’s best to try before you buy if possible.
The 27” scale noticeably increases string tension, which can be beneficial for lower tunings and tighter feel but may require slightly heavier gauge strings to maintain comfortable playability.
