Schecter Sunset 7 Extreme Gray Ghost
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Long 27" / 686 mm scale: perfect tension for a clear and precise low end in down tunings.
- Modern comfort: bolt-on neck with Ultra Access for easy reach to all 24 frets.
- Premium playability: ebony fingerboard, 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, and 16" / 406 mm radius for fast playing.
- High gain capacity: two Schecter USA humbuckers (Sunset Strip / Pasadena) and a 5-position selector switch for tonal variety.
Manufacturer Information
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A 7-string Designed for Schecter's Modern Standards
With this decidedly modern setup (long scale, optimized upper fret access, stainless steel frets, and USA pickups), Schecter targets guitarists seeking a modern 7-string: stable, precise, and immediately comfortable with saturated tones. The Gray Ghost or Scarlet Burst finishes enhance the "stage instrument" vibe while maintaining a high-end aesthetic thanks to the flamed maple top.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This guitar is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced players looking to step up in comfort and definition, especially in modern metal, prog, djent, hardcore, and all approaches requiring a tight low string (low B, drop tunings). The thin "C" neck profile and large radius facilitate both heavy riffs and fast runs with clean bends in the upper register.
Sound
The nyatoh body combined with the flamed maple top balances warmth and attack: nyatoh provides present mids and a "full" feel, while maple adds clarity and bite to the attack, useful for retaining detail under heavy saturation. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision and response, ideal for tight palm mutes and extended chords typical of 7-string guitars. On the electronics side, the two Schecter USA Sunset Strip and Schecter USA Pasadena humbuckers deliver a powerful and articulate range, with a 5-position switch for quickly shifting from massive rhythm tones to finer textures, without complicating control thanks to the single volume knob.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and tension, prioritize a set of 7-string strings with gauges .009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.062 (like the factory-installed set). A case or gig bag is recommended as an option: be sure to choose a model compatible with a 7-string electric guitar and a 27" / 686 mm scale.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | ST | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Grey |
| Nbr of strings | 7 | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Type | electric guitar | Scale length | 686 mm / 27" |
| Number of strings | 7 | Inlays | Offset Metal Rings |
| Wood | nyatoh with flamed maple top | Tuners brand | Schecter |
| Finish | Gray Ghost or Scarlet Burst | Bridge brand | Schecter |
| Shape | thin "C" | Bridge type | fixed |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" | Pickup brand | Schecter |
| Nut thickness | 19 mm / 0.75" | Pickup configuration | H/H |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | Pickup models | Schecter USA Sunset Strip / Schecter USA Pasadena |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | Controls | 1 volume |
| Fingerboard radius | 406 mm / 16" | Selector | 5-position switch |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo stainless steel | Comes with gig bag/case | optional |
| Number of frets | 24 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter Sunset 7 Extreme Gray Ghost suitable for modern metal and drop tunings?
The 686 mm (27") scale length provides appropriate tension for the low string, especially for low B and drop tunings. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip and Pasadena humbuckers are designed to deliver a powerful and articulate sound under saturation.
What string gauge should be used on this 7-string guitar?
The factory-installed gauge is .009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.062. A 7-string set with this configuration helps maintain the intended tension on the 27-inch scale.
Is the neck comfortable for fast solos?
With a thickness of 19 mm at the nut and 20 mm at the 12th fret, the thin C-shaped profile favors quick handling. The 406 mm (16") fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets ease bending and access to high notes.
What tones does the 5-way selector produce?
The two Schecter USA humbuckers are controlled by a 5-way selector and a single volume knob. This setup allows switching from dense rhythm tones to finer textures, without a tone control present.
Is a gig bag included with this guitar?
The gig bag or case is offered as an option; a model compatible with a 7-string electric guitar and 686 mm scale length is required.
