First 7?

JazzGuy111 · 07-30-2012, 10:42 PM

Hi there everyone. My name is a Hunter, and as the title implies I'm looking for my first 7 string guitar.

The main specifications I'm looking for are:

Passive pickups

Fixed bridge (Not a big deal, just preferably something without a tremolo.

Versatility (Again, as my name implies, I play jazz, so something for walking basslines, heavy comping, and fingerstyle arrangements.)

Thin/fast neck

Under $600

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

MrPepperoniNipples · 07-30-2012, 10:51 PM

Ibanez 7321 sounds good for you
Just the pickups are balls

gamber · 07-30-2012, 10:55 PM

hey man the shecter c7 custom is a 7 string wiht passive pickups its like 750 new used im sure you can get it for 500, versatile, reasonably priced and passive pickups. im sure you can find other great used guitars too because many of the 7s within that price range contain active pickups

otisct20 · 07-30-2012, 11:29 PM

Honestly for the Price you said, a 7321 would be perfect and you should have enough left over to get the pups of your choice (for the most part).

MetalBuddah · 07-30-2012, 11:53 PM

+1 for the Schecter especially if you find one used. The extra scale length will help with note definition and clarity, especially on those jazz chops. They might not have wafer-thin necks, but they are very comfortable.

gamber · 07-31-2012, 12:48 AM

yeah chords ring out perfectly with the shecter mang. you should deff try it

drawnacrol · 07-31-2012, 03:52 AM

For jazz and fingerstyle the C-7 Custom would be perfect, you can split the bridge and neck each with the coil split and the ebony board ads so much clarity and dymanics when finger picking. The neck is a comfortable profile and it has a gloss finish(not as smooth as a satin finish neck like on an Ibanez but I've no problem with my C-1).

Sam MJ · 07-31-2012, 05:07 AM

Forget the 7321, get a used MIJ 7621, they are far better quality and well within your price range, the stock pickups are very warm and beefy so offer a great jazz tone but you can always swap them out to something else if you find you don't like them.

Zerox8610 · 07-31-2012, 02:47 PM

Ibanez RG7(4/6)21

around 400 anymore and they'll beat anything at your price range from what I've seen.

Just try to get a pickup swap if it's stock.

BabUShka · 07-31-2012, 06:45 PM

If you want a fast schredder axe, then Ibanez is nice. But if you can play thicker necks, I'd hit a Schecter. Longer scale, more beefy tone and ultra clear tones. I went from a Ibanez S, sold it and bought a Schecter ATX. A few months later i ended up buying a Hellraiser.

I've seen Schecter Custom C7 go for around $400 used on Ebay.

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07-30-2012, 10:42 PM	#1
JazzGuy111 ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kohler, WI Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	First 7? Hi there everyone. My name is a Hunter, and as the title implies I'm looking for my first 7 string guitar. The main specifications I'm looking for are: Passive pickups Fixed bridge (Not a big deal, just preferably something without a tremolo. Versatility (Again, as my name implies, I play jazz, so something for walking basslines, heavy comping, and fingerstyle arrangements.) Thin/fast neck Under $600 Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

07-30-2012, 10:55 PM	#3
gamber SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new york Posts: 250 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey man the shecter c7 custom is a 7 string wiht passive pickups its like 750 new used im sure you can get it for 500, versatile, reasonably priced and passive pickups. im sure you can find other great used guitars too because many of the 7s within that price range contain active pickups drawnacrol likes this.

07-30-2012, 11:53 PM	#5
MetalBuddah Official EMG Fanboy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,489 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	+1 for the Schecter especially if you find one used. The extra scale length will help with note definition and clarity, especially on those jazz chops. They might not have wafer-thin necks, but they are very comfortable. "Pfft. My grandma plays in Bb." ~ 7 Strings of Hate https://www.facebook.com/velametalmd

07-31-2012, 03:52 AM	#7
drawnacrol 7slinger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,223 Thanked: 16 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For jazz and fingerstyle the C-7 Custom would be perfect, you can split the bridge and neck each with the coil split and the ebony board ads so much clarity and dymanics when finger picking. The neck is a comfortable profile and it has a gloss finish(not as smooth as a satin finish neck like on an Ibanez but I've no problem with my C-1). My Guitar Videos: http://www.youtube.com/drawnacrol

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07-30-2012, 10:51 PM	#2
MrPepperoniNipples SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Baltimore Posts: 814 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ibanez 7321 sounds good for you Just the pickups are balls

07-30-2012, 11:29 PM	#4
otisct20 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 599 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Honestly for the Price you said, a 7321 would be perfect and you should have enough left over to get the pups of your choice (for the most part).

07-31-2012, 12:48 AM	#6
gamber SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new york Posts: 250 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yeah chords ring out perfectly with the shecter mang. you should deff try it

07-31-2012, 05:07 AM	#8
Sam MJ Tries to be helpful Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Guildford, UK Posts: 527 Thanked: 3 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Forget the 7321, get a used MIJ 7621, they are far better quality and well within your price range, the stock pickups are very warm and beefy so offer a great jazz tone but you can always swap them out to something else if you find you don't like them. fps and Zerox8610 like this.

07-31-2012, 02:47 PM	#9
Zerox8610 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 487 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Ibanez RG7(4/6)21 around 400 anymore and they'll beat anything at your price range from what I've seen. Just try to get a pickup swap if it's stock. To the almighty one, unholy bearer of horns, empower me, flow through my veins, and carry me in war. To the unwavering, devoted to the dark, I drink these wines of majesty to you

07-31-2012, 06:45 PM	#10
BabUShka SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 868 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If you want a fast schredder axe, then Ibanez is nice. But if you can play thicker necks, I'd hit a Schecter. Longer scale, more beefy tone and ultra clear tones. I went from a Ibanez S, sold it and bought a Schecter ATX. A few months later i ended up buying a Hellraiser. I've seen Schecter Custom C7 go for around $400 used on Ebay.

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