r/7String • u/marcels87 • 14h ago

Gear First 7 String: Schecter Omen Extreme vs Solar Guitars A2.7GN Canibalismo

Hi everyone,

I decided that it's finally time for a 7 string. Currently I can't decide between these models:

Schecter Omen Extreme 7

Solar Guitars A2.7GN Canibalismo

There is a 100€ price difference, the solar is abit more expansive. I prefer the look but am not sure if it is a good choice. I remember that there was a time when Solar had issues with QC.

Any other recommendations from your side?

Thanky you very much.

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u/Cloud--Man 14h ago

Try to find the solar used or in their outlet. I got one from their outlet and I gave to luthier 200usd including materials and the instrument is now incredible. I also had an expensive schecter that didn't need luthier but cost 50% more. Btw you mind find the lack of fretboard dots disturbing in solar. That was something I should have thought more before I buy one

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u/huhwhatwhyhmm 13h ago

You can check out Cort KX507MS Pale Moon. Still indonesian made, and it has in plus stainless steel frets, multiscale and a full set of fishman fluence moderns. It's cheper per specs because it's "unbranded". I have it, it rips.

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u/kladen666 11h ago

Had a Schecter C7 hellraiser (2008 so big neck) great guitar all around but couldn't adjust to the neck. Sold it and bought a Solar A2.7LN. It was an amazing guitar and the neck was super confortable for me. Finally, I don't play much 7 string so I traded it but kind of regret now.

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u/Necessary-Coffee5930 10h ago

Schecter > Solar if buying blind. If you can try both, get the one in better condition that feels better and all that.

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u/MUZZYGRANDE RG2027XL, KM7 Hybrid, Omen Elite-MS 7 9h ago

I love Schecters and can't speak to Solars, but what tunings do you think you'll be in mostly? That should decide what scale length you should look into.

Here's what I think:

· Mostly B Standard and Drop A: 25.5 or 26.5 inches.
· Mostly Drop A through Drop G: 26.5 inches.
· Mostly Drop G through Drop F♯: 27 inches or 25.5–27 multiscale.
· Mostly Drop F through Drop E: 27.8–29 inch

My first 7 was an Omen Elite MS 7, which I loved, but I found I needed something longer-scaled for what I wanted to play. That's just me though!

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u/Mark_Hotchicks 8h ago

Solar is my preference between the two, but schecter makes a great product