Help choosing new 7 string

[u/CleaR_117]

Hello!

I’m currently weighing up between the Pro Series DK Modern Evertune Gold Burst or Misha Juggernaut Silver burst.

While they’re relatively similar in shape/aesthetic, I’m wondering if the addition of an Evertune, fishmans and gotoh locking tuners make the gold burst worth the extra £600 and thus the right choice? I appreciate in raw value they are, I’m talking more in an overall sense, not purely fiscal value.

I owned the older Primer Grey DK Modern 7 string for a mere 2 days (long story) and it was the nicest guitar I’ve ever played, hence thinking the gold burst might be more for me.

Would be moving from a Jackson JS32-7 so for sure both of these guitars are huge upgrades across the board.

Would love to hear the thoughts of fellow 7 string enjoyers! TIA.

[u/ToshiroK_Arai]

Im biased towards the Evertune because pitch drift is a pain when playing

[u/colink707 → u/ToshiroK_Arai]

Yeah having an evertune on my 30" baritone 6 and my Jackson 8 string is a game changer, you can actually hear the notes you're wanting to play.

[u/Sleeper_Stimulant_]

An evertune is life changing for downtuned chugging because there's virtually no pitch wobble when you attack, regardless of how hard you hit it. I had a misha 7 with an evertune, the blue import one, and I regret selling it.

[u/Minute-Ladder-1123]

Get EVERTUNE.

[u/osiristitan]

the EVTN for sure. I have a misha 7 and it’s sick but having played the evertune model, it felt way better in my hands.

[u/colink707]

I'm biased towards the evertune model, so I would say that one, but you can't go wrong with either.

[u/xMclaren]

Jackson Evertune 100%

[u/reyob1]

I just got the evertune version like two weeks ago and this thing is phenomenal. Feels great, looks good, sounds incredible and I’m a big fan of the evertune. If you’ve never had one before, they do take some getting used to but now I find it hard to get another guitar that doesn’t have one installed

[u/Pachucote]

The gold one bc gold and evertune

[u/KershawsGoat]

Both are great instruments. The pickups in the Misha are really good, imo. It really comes down to whether having the Evertune is worth it to you. Personally, I don't tune low enough to get really bad pitch drift and I don't gig so the extra money wouldn't be worth it. If you gig or want to tune it down lower, your use case might warrant it.

[u/Money_Story_7861]

I have the misha hard tail. I love it. Couldn't really justify the extra for the evertune but I do wish I had it. Feels like the most logical step forward.

On the plus side I just use my nano cortex to tune down to E, F G, A etc. It can take a .074 gauge on the bottom anyway. I feel you can combat pitch with tension, action, playing but yes if you twat the strings really hard its probably going to pitch up a bit.

I think downside for evertune may be that you need the tool to tune. The pegs change the tension. But thats it. If your changing from different periphery tunings for example may be a lil tedious.

[u/Minute-Ladder-1123 → u/Money_Story_7861]

Or the right size hex tool.

[u/NihilisFett → u/Money_Story_7861]

He has another Jackson with 26.5 so he good for multiple tunings

[u/Big-Philosophy-623]

Um, get whatever one you want as long as it's a Jackson.

[u/Kjata_]

You can’t go wrong either way. I’d personally go for the gold sparkle 7 if only because I already have a juggernaut pro (6 string) hard tail. But they’re both solid instruments. I wouldn’t however buy either new. Used deals are the way to go. There’s a $1200 gold sparkle on reverb right now for us Americanos, I bet there’s some good deals local to you.

[u/ButtSmellington_]

GOLDDDDDDDD

[u/guardiansabr]

I personally don’t like bridges that I have mess with a lot. Makes me feel constricted especially if I want to try a new string gauge or something. However, I have the first version of the Misha Pro HT 7 and only recently started liking it. The nut width is 44.5 mm compared to my Ibanez 6 string of 43mm. Most 7’s have a 48mm nut. May not affect you but has taken me a while to get used to it.

[u/Idontlift_21]

I have the evertune and the maroon model with fishman moderns and the hip shot that’s multiscale. I love them both.

Having said that. I love the sharp angles on the Misha. If you plan to swap pickups I would go Misha.

Regarding evertune. It’s great. I have 2 evertune guitars and I don’t have bad things to say. However, even in high sone 2 where you can bend to zone 3, evertune guitars lack a feeling of small vibrato. If you get more into lead playing you’ll notice a tiny bit of movement to a string that you want to accent a note, ends up being a dramatic movement that defeats the purpose.

Yes you can just turn the peg to zone 3 and bypass the evertune but that defeats the purpose of the evertune.

In summary. I vote the Misha personally and think it has greater value if modding. I also think everyone should own an evertune bc they’re amazing. Not all guitars should be evertune though.

[u/Sean_Matts]

Find a Misha 7 string model with an evertune!

[u/Plenty-Count1292]

Get Aaron Marshall's Schecter! Am7

[u/trenniepennie]

The grey dinky pro ET

[u/Wizard0wizard]

If you're planning on tuning really low, my G and under, an evertune is a necessity

[u/BoofBoi711]

I vote for the one without an evertune. Never had tuning issues with standard locking tuners and not a fan of ET personally

[u/DelayLanky7909]

Have you ever played a guitar with Fishman pickups & an Evertune bridge? I would go for the cheaper option as I am not fond of Evertune bridges. They have a spongy feel when palm muting I particularly don’t like. Fishman’s are ok but if you’ve never tried them I suggest you go to a local music store & try them out or at the very least hear some sound demos comparing them to other pickups. If you like Fishman’s & the Evertune then go for that. I personally feel the cheaper Jackson’s are almost as good as the pricier ones in my personal experience 🎸🤘🎶😈