Cancel
Velociblue
Velociblue wrote

I had put down music for a while and recently decided to pick it back up.  I had been a 7 string player for years but when i stopped playing finding a used 7 at this price point was unheard of.  So when i saw this one for $200 I figured it was garbage.  But after playing it once i took it straight to the counter and bought it.  Yes the pick ups are not any thing to write home about but if you are a bed room player using a modeling amp or even going strait in a computer for recording they are fine. I only really found a problem with pluging it into a friends loud tube amp, Krank rev to be esact. And honestly the noise im sure could have been fixed via noise gate.  I do plan on swiching them out but thats not on the "have to do list" Bottom line if you are on a budget and want a 7 this is a killer guitar.  

Reply
Dislike (0)
    Todd B. ESP
    Todd B. ESP wrote

    Hi Velociblue , Thanks for sharing your comments. Glad to hear this model worked out well for you and thanks for recommending it to other users!

    Dislike (0)
      Cooper B.
      Cooper B. wrote

      Could we ever see an 8-string MH on the cheaper side such as this?

      Reply
      Dislike (0)
        Todd B. ESP
        Todd B. ESP wrote

        Hi Cooper, it's possible but not anything we have planned currently.

        Dislike (0)
          Cooper B.
          Cooper B. wrote

          Does this have one or two truss rods?

          Reply
          Dislike (0)
            Todd B. ESP
            Todd B. ESP wrote

            Hi Cooper, there is one truss rod in this neck. Typically we use 1 truss rod for 6 and 7 string guitars and 2 truss rods for 8 string guitars.

            Dislike (0)
              sensei
              sensei wrote

              would this be a good first 7 string guitar?

              Reply
              Dislike (0)
                Todd B. ESP
                Todd B. ESP wrote

                Hi sensei, Yes this is a good entry level, but if you want something with a better build quality you could try something like our EC-407.

                Dislike (0)
                  Brian F.
                  Brian F. wrote

                  I think it's a great first 7 string guitar. If you are a more experienced player overall, you will probably want something with a bit better pickups. I owned an 8 string with actives (the ltd stephen carpenter model), but the 8 strings were just too much. I later wanted a budget 7 string just to see how I like an extended range guitar since I wasn't a fan of 8 strings. I really love 7 strings, but after owning the m-17 for a year, I upgraded to the EC-407 with EMG's. For the metal I play, actives are just a much better choice. The 17 series is not bad by any means and an amazing guitar for beginners, but consider a pickup swap down the line. Overall the build is incredible for 200 dollars!

                  Dislike (0)
                    Todd B. ESP
                    Todd B. ESP wrote

                    Hey Brian, thanks for your great review! glad you like this guitar!

                    Dislike (0)
                      Grinder Sin
                      Grinder Sin wrote

                      It was my first. Now I own 4 seven strings. They are addicting. \m/

                      Dislike (0)
                        August M.
                        August M. wrote

                        I am so confused on this website! Not a single guide for beginners. No information nothing! And where is 2018 catalogue!? Have you cisitev the ibanez and fender websites? I don't even know I live in India and all the models available online in India on Indian websites are totally understand findable on this esp official website! So I ask you guys, what are the most popular beginner esp electric guitars? My budget is 250$ or less. I've never played an electric guitar before. Please state at least 5 models. 

                        Reply
                        Dislike (0)
                          Todd B. ESP
                          Todd B. ESP wrote

                          Hi August, Your local distributor can tell you what models they carry in your market. Our product website is for the worldwide product line but there may be limited availability in some countries. We recommend that you contact your local distributor to seek help. Our 10 Series is your best choice for beginner guitar (M-10, EC-10, F-10, MH-17). Here is a link to our distributor page: https://www.espguitars.com/locations?categories=intl-distributors

                          Dislike (0)