Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB
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Schecter
Sunset -7 Extreme SB
Product Info
Article Number:
583182
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Sunset -7 Extreme SB
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$1,251.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sunset -7 Extreme SB is a seriously impressive instrument, especially for the price. It's a fantastic choice for modern players needing a 7-string with clarity and a bit of edge—think djent, progressive metal, or even heavily processed rock tones. The build quality is solid, and those USA pickups really shine.
Product Description
- Schecter Sunset -7 Extreme SB
- 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")
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ
- Pickups: 1 Schecter USA Sunset Strip humbucker (bridge) and 1 Schecter USA Pasadena humbucker (neck)
- 1 Volume control
- 5-Way switch
- Schecter Diamond Hardtail bridge
- Schecter locking machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 7-String (.009 / .011 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .062)
- Colour: Scarlet Burst
PROS
- • The USA Sunset/Pasadena pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck adds stability, crucial for a 7-string's increased tension.
- • Stainless steel frets offer exceptional durability and smooth, buzz-free playability.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while attractive, lacks the resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • The ultra-thin 'C' neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel.
- • The Diamond Hardtail bridge, while stable, limits tremolo or vibrato options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Flamed Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple with Rosewood and 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
8.8 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more nuanced offering; it’s not as overtly aggressive as some, but it delivers a clear, articulate high-gain tone with good definition.
The ultra-thin 'C' profile is fast, but it’s definitely on the slimmer side. Players with bigger hands might find it a bit cramped for extended playing sessions.
Nyatoh is a brighter wood; expect a snappier attack and less sustain compared to woods like mahogany, but it still provides a solid foundation for the pickups to work with.
