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Product:
Schecter V-7
Suggested Retail: $799.00
Hairball Music Retail: $559.99 |
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Before I start, let me explain that for more years than I like to admit, I
have played a 6-string and 12-string guitar. The thought of a 7-string
guitar was intimidating, but being the trooper that I am, and a few brews, I
was ready to tackle the 7-string. So with that in mind, here goes: |
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Schecter V-7 basic features
Construction- Bolt-On
Body- Basswood
Neck/Fingerboard- Maple/Rosewood
Scale- 25.5"
Inlays- Diamond
Hardware- Black
Bridge- Floyd Rose Licensed
Tuners- Grover
Binding- None
Frets- 24 Extra-Jumbo
Electronics- 2-Duncan Designed Humbuckers
Finish- Gun Metal Gray
Origin of Manufacture- Korea |
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The V-7 utilizes a traditional Strat-like body shape with
some minor differences. The finish on the body is spectacular with a fine
metal flake appearance that will blow you away in direct stage lights. The
head stock reeks of class with 2 tuners on the top and 5 tuners on the
bottom. The Schecter logo is tastefully displayed on a cutout above the top
2 tuners. The diamond neck inlays on rosewood coupled with the black
hardware make for one impressive looking guitar. I did find a minor lacquer
run on the fret board near the 7th fret under the high E-string, but of no
consequence with playability. The fit, finish and set-up are excellent from
the Los Angeles distribution facility. |
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Obviously, this guitar has a wide 7-string neck that has
been thinned and flattened on the backside to provide easy access to all 7-
strings during open and bar cords. Initially, I was somewhat lost with the
extra B-string and really had a difficult time with the initial tuning due
to continually mixing tuning heads, but once tuned and locked, I was
impressed with the low action. I found the fretting to be well fitted and
smooth. The Floyd Rose double locking bridge and nut is a good choice for
this guitar but be prepared to spend a fair amount of time when string
changes and set-ups are required. The body cutout and thin "neck to body"
attachment allowed easy access to all 7-strings up to the 24th fret. I found
some buzz on the low B-string above the 12th fret but believe this can be
adjusted out. The guitar comes with a small set of Allen wrenches for set-up
and an inexpensive guitar cord that I would not recommend for stage use.
Strap attachments are well placed and sturdy. |
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Now to discuss the sound. In one word, "bassy", as
expected. Depending on volume, tone and pickup selection, a fat rich sound
was easily obtained. Granted, I was using a new Kustom TRT100H tube head and
2 half stacks that totaled four 12" Jensen speakers, but plugging the V-7
into a Rocktron 120C still gave great sound. Add DOD multi-pedal effects and
I was in heaven. This guitar gave such a rich deep tone that I used it to
play an entire blues set and blew everyone away. Whoever heard of using a 7-
string for blues? At hairball Music anything is possible! |
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And now for the official Lighter Guy rating of the
Schecter V-7 Guitar: 8 lighters out of a possible 10 lighters. A sound
value for the money. |
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