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Description

The Schecter AR-07 is a striking addition to the world of extended range electric guitars, offering musicians the ability to explore new sonic territories with its seven-string configuration. Designed to cater to progressive players and metal enthusiasts, this guitar seamlessly combines style, playability, and versatility. With its sleek, ergonomic design, the AR-07 provides exceptional access to higher frets, allowing for intricate solos and complex chord structures.

The guitar features a robust mahogany body, known for its warm, resonant tone, paired with a maple neck that enhances the overall brightness and clarity of sound. The multi-scale fretboard is a standout feature, providing improved tension balance across the strings, which is particularly beneficial for down-tuning. This innovation ensures precise intonation and a comfortable playing experience, even during the most demanding performances.

Equipped with high-output humbucking pickups, the AR-07 delivers a powerful, punchy sound that can effortlessly transition from clean, articulate tones to aggressive, distorted riffs. The guitar’s hardware is built to last, including a stable fixed bridge and reliable tuning machines that maintain tuning integrity no matter how hard you play. Whether you're experimenting with new genres or refining your signature sound, the Schecter AR-07 is engineered to support and inspire your musical journey.

Key Features:

  • Seven-string configuration for extended range
  • Mahogany body with a maple neck
  • Multi-scale fretboard for improved string tension and intonation
  • High-output humbucking pickups for versatile sound
  • Stable fixed bridge and reliable tuning machines
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Features and functionality

  • The newer model has a battery port in the back for easy access, unlike the older model where the battery is under the top plate.

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  • The updated model includes a direct switch, bypassing the tone circuit directly to the bridge pickup.

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User experience

  • The neck has a Fender-like feel, being thicker with slightly narrower string spacing, which might require adjustment for traditional chord playing.

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Use cases and applications

  • Produces clear, loud tones ideal for progressive metalcore, with chimey Strat-like cleans achievable via the coil tap.

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Value and pricing

  • Current favorable Yen to USD conversion rate makes importing from Japan more cost-effective.

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See how Ryosuke Kobayashi uses Schecter AR-07

Ryosuke Kobayashi

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In a photo from a concert by the band A Crowd of Rebellion, Ryosuke Kobayashi is seen playing a Schecter AR-07 guitar.

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