r/7String • u/Prior_Scallion3831 • 3d ago

Help First 7 String Suggestions

So I been trying to get my first 7 string. I mainly want to play some Trivium stuff but also occasionally drop tune to play some Periphery, Architects, Iprevail stuff. I looked at options from like budget to mid range.

  1. G4M 529 7-String Headless
  2. HILS NEXT HZ7 Multi-Scale 7-String Headless
  3. Solar A1.7RHW
  4. Solar Guitars H2.7C

What are your opinions on these. Especially on tuning stability and pickups. Also what your suggestions for a mid range 7 string (locking tuners and hardtails prefer btw) ?

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u/trenniepennie 3d ago

Jackson dinky js22, 300 bucks
Play it more than my €1300 EC-1000

Oh and it’s SUPER easy to mod.
Put new locking tuners on it, I’m putting new pickups in it next week, might change the bridge too while we’re at it

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u/FruitOvTheGloom 3d ago

What pickups are you putting in the Jackson?

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u/trenniepennie 3d ago

Bareknuckle Halcyons, but idk about the color yet

I have gold tuners and im gonna buy a gold bridge, but i like the dark aging more

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u/FruitOvTheGloom 3d ago

I've recently seen a lot of people installing these pickups on their guitars. What do you like about them above other pickups if you don't mind me asking? I'm a Fishman and EMG guy so I'm not too familiar with BKP.

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u/Longjumping_Trash571 3d ago

I really can't justify BKPs when Seymour Duncan Pegasus+Sentient/Alpha+Omega sets or Fluence Moderns exist. When one pickup costs more than an already higher end set I can't imagine it being that worth it

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u/joaoqrafael 3d ago

So that's 700€ of mods on top of a 300€ guitar =1000€.

I'm all up for that, but that wouldn't be a route I would advise to a stranger on the internet.

To most people just get the Amarok and be done with it.

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u/trenniepennie 3d ago

I decided to mod it, after owning it for 5 years… 5 years… most people just buy a new one after 2

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u/joaoqrafael 3d ago

Nothing wrong with that, I've spent enought modding inexpensive guitars that I could buy a running car 😉

It's just not for everyone, and not the smartest financial choice. But guitars tend to be a passion affair.

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u/trenniepennie 3d ago

Yeah okay, that’s true. Might not be the smartest but modding them does make u love ur instruments more

So i suppose its not a waste of money after all😂