ESP Click for larger Image ESP LTD VP407 Viper 7-String Electric Guitar The Viper-407 takes ESP's hugely-popular double-cutaway model and makes it available in a 7-string version. The mahogany-bodied guitar offers an Earvana compensated nut as standard equipment, as well as white binding on the black satin neck and headstock. Price: $659.95 - List: $949 Ibanez Click for larger Image Ibanez UV777 Steve Vai 7-String Jem Electric Guitar The debut of the Steve Vai's JEM in 1987 and the introduction of his Universe 7-string changed everything. It's impossible to think of any one person who has done more for the evolution of Ibanez guitars than Steve Vai. The contoured basswood body with 24-fret Prestige JEM neck provides easy access to all registers. The deep routed tremolo cavity allows pitches to be lowered or raised. Vai's choice of specific DiMarzio pickups, combined with Ibanez Split-5 wiring, provide incredible tonal versatility. Steve Vai's Universe -- the guitar that ignited the 7-string revolution -- allows almost effortless transition from 6- to 7-string techniques. Price: $1829.95 - List: $2439.99 Click for larger Image Ibanez RG7321 7-String Electric Guitar Since 1987, the Ibanez RG has been the weapon of choice for visiting sonic mayhem on the metal masses. With the right choice of pickups, flat and fast necks and double-locking trems, the RG has divebombed and crunched its way to classic status. To the RG's lethal combination of features, RG Prestige models add the comfortable, rounded feel of Prestige neck finishing, drop-dead good looks and top-shelf electronics and hardware. Price: $379.95 - List: $506.65 Click for larger Image Ibanez RG1527 Prestige 7-String Electric Guitar (with Case) Since 1987, the Ibanez RG has been the weapon of choice for visiting sonic mayhem on the metal masses. With the right choice of pickups, flat and fast necks and double-locking trems, the RG has divebombed and crunched its way to classic status. Price: $829.95 - List: $1106.65 Click for larger Image Ibanez AX7221 7-String Electric Guitar You may have noticed recently that some companies have started to offer 7-string guitars. But you've probably also noticed that the best 7-string players still use Ibanez exclusively. Price: $349.95 - List: $466.65 Schecter Click for larger Image Schecter Omen 7 7-String Electric Guitar An omen is a sign, and Schecter was right in naming this guitar the Omen. With its sleek carved top basswood body, 24-fret bolt-on Maple neck with a Rosewood fretboard, and 2 Diamond humbuckers, it's sure to be a signal that great sound quality and beautiful design go hand-in-hand. Price: $299 - List: $499 Click for larger Image Schecter Black Jack C7 7-String Electric Guitar Schecter's BlackJack models are armed with the extremely versatile Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) and 59 (SH-1n) pickup combination, which can be tapped via a push/pull tone control or a 5-way Mega Switch. Additional features (usually found only on instruments costing twice as much) include a rock maple neck set into an arched mahogany body, Grover tuning machines, and a TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge, which greatly enhances the instruments natural sustain, and ensures rock-solid intonation and sonic clarity. Price: $599.95 - List: $869 Washburn Click for larger Image Washburn X37 7-String Electric Guitar Price: $219.95 - List: $549.9