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Description
The KM-7 MK-III 7-String Electric Guitar is the latest generation of Keith Merrow's signature 7-string from Schecter Guitar Research. As one of today's progressive metal players, Keith and Schecter have updated his ultimate signature guitar for an impressive increase in performance. The KM-7 combines all of the upscale features needed by Keith's technically brutal playing. These include a comfortable body and an ultra-thin, reinforced neck. The ebony fretboard has a compound radius and 24 stainless steel extra-jumbo frets. Electronics feature Merrow's new signature Fishman Fluence humbuckers with a 3-way mini-toggle that switches from PAF to Keith Merrow Custom to single-coil voicing for a huge range of tones. Black hardware comprises a Hipshot high-mass hardtail bridge and Grip-Lock locking tuners. Case sold separately.

Schecter Guitar Research Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist 7-String Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
Schecter Guitar Research Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist 7-String Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
Schecter Guitar Research Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist 7-String Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
Features
  • Swamp ash body wings with poplar burl top
  • 26.5"-scale, neck-thru 9-ply maple/wenge/purpleheart with ebony fingerboard
  • Keith Merrow signature Fishman Fluence humbuckers with 3-way voicing control
  • Hipshot Ibby high-mass hardtail bridge, Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Poplar Burl
  • Body wood: Swamp Ash
  • Body finish: Semi-Gloss Ultra-thin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C ultra-thin
  • Neck wood: Wenge/maple/purpleheart 9-ply with carbon reinforcement
  • Joint: Thru-neck
  • Scale length: 26.5"
  • Truss rod: 2-way adjustable
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Nut width: 1.89" (48mm) Ernie Ball Compensated
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Keith Merrow signature Fluence
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Keith Merrow signature Fluence
  • Brand: Fishman
  • Active or passive pickups: Active
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: 3-way voicing switch
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: Coil-split
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: 7-saddle Hipshot Ibby High Mass
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Hipshot Grip-Lock
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 7-string
  • Special features: Pickups
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: South Korea
Reviews

4.8

5 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Premium specs at an impressive price
A Brilliant Instrument... Simply Brilliant
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording4
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. School Bands1
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Took it to have a set up done on it1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Good Feel5
  2. Fun To Play4
  3. Good Pick Up4
  4. Good Tone4
  5. Solid Electronics4

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Love the guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byCorey

    fromOneonta NY

    Best sounding guitar I have right now and have quite a few

  • Premium specs at an impressive price

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byEitan

    fromMurrieta, CA

    Schecter really captured Keith's sound and aura in this guitar. Smooth, comfortable, and fun to play. And the specs on this guitar could easily make it cost way more, but at sub 2k it's a steal! Best 7 string I've owned.

  • Very limited on personalization

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byMatthew

    fromIndianapolis, IN

    Amazing quality build, amazing visually. Pickups leave a lot to be desired, and based on the routes, you're stuck with open coil pickupsand the current control options. Otherwise, I can see why people love these

  • WOW

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted4 years ago

    byEfaz

    fromCanton, Michigan

    Amazing guitar. Extremely playable. Killer looks.

  • A Brilliant Instrument... Simply Brilliant

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byDevil

    fromSan Francisco, CA

    This is the kind of guitar you wait to come your way because it's special among others; not just your everyday axe: 3 full octaves, amazing Fishman pickups, and a tight neck that plays like pushing buttons. If you crave truly amazing guitars - this is your 7 string.

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