Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Blood Burst 7-String Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale in Blood Burst is a premium seven-string electric guitar built for players who need precision, extended-range clarity and effortless access across the entire fingerboard. Its 25.5"–27" multiscale layout combines a familiar feel on the higher strings with increased tension and definition on the lower strings, making it particularly effective for modern metal, progressive styles and lower tunings.

A Khaya African mahogany body with a quilted maple veneer top is paired with a Wenge neck-through construction with Ultra Access, an ebony fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets. Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale humbuckers, coil splitting, Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and a Hipshot multiscale fixed bridge complete a specification designed for demanding rhythm and lead playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale
Model Number	2182
Product Type	7-String Multiscale Electric Guitar
Finish	Blood Burst
Condition	New
Body	Khaya African Mahogany
Top	Quilted Maple Veneer
Construction	Neck-Through with Ultra Access
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	25.5"–27" Multiscale
Pickups	Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Humbuckers
Bridge	Hipshot 7-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge
Main Appeal	Premium extended-range performance with multiscale ergonomics
Best For	Modern metal, progressive music, technical playing and lower tunings

What Makes the Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Special?

The Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale is built around performance. Its 25.5"–27" multiscale design gives the lower strings additional scale length for improved tension and definition while retaining a shorter scale towards the treble side for more familiar bending and lead work. The Wenge neck runs through the body and incorporates Schecter’s Ultra Access design, while an Ultra Thin “C” profile measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth keeps the guitar fast and comfortable. A 16" radius ebony fingerboard and 24 stainless-steel X-Jumbo frets further reinforce its high-performance character.

The electronics and hardware are equally serious. A pair of Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale humbuckersprovides the power required for heavy gain while retaining the articulation needed to keep complex chords and low-register riffs defined. A push/pull coil split expands the available tonal palette, while Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and a Hipshot multiscale fixed bridge provide a secure, dependable platform for recording, rehearsal and live performance.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale is aimed at intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists who want an extended-range instrument without compromising playability on the upper strings. Its seven-string format is particularly useful for players moving into lower registers while still retaining the conventional six-string range.

It is especially well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, djent, technical rock, alternative tunings and contemporary instrumental guitar, although its passive pickups and coil-splitting facility give it enough versatility for clean passages, ambient textures and less aggressive styles.

Why Choose A Multiscale 7-String Guitar?

A multiscale instrument uses different scale lengths across the strings rather than a single measurement for the entire guitar. On the Reaper-7 Elite, the longer 27" bass-side scale helps maintain tension and definition on the lower strings, while the 25.5" treble-side scale keeps bends, vibrato and melodic playing feeling more familiar.

This makes the format particularly useful for seven-string players who want a powerful low register without making every string feel excessively stiff. The angled fret layout may look unusual at first, but it follows the natural spread of the fretting hand and can quickly feel intuitive.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Standard-Scale 7-String

A conventional seven-string uses the same scale length across every string. The Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale instead extends the bass side to 27", helping the lowest strings retain tighter tension and greater note definition while keeping the treble side at a familiar 25.5". This makes it particularly attractive for players using heavier styles and lower tunings.

Compared With A Floyd Rose-Equipped 7-String

The Hipshot fixed bridge does not provide tremolo effects, but it offers a simpler setup with straightforward restringing and easier tuning adjustments. Players who prioritise stable rhythm performance, alternate tunings and low-maintenance operation may prefer the Reaper's fixed-bridge design over a locking tremolo system.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale Electric Guitar

• Blood Burst finish

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball 7-string set, .009-.062

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale

• Model Number: 2182

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Blood Burst

• Number of Strings: 7

• Hardware Colour: Black & Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Khaya African Mahogany

• Top Material: Quilted Maple Veneer

• Top Contour: Flat Top

• Construction: Neck-Through with Ultra Access

• Binding: Black 1-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: Wenge with Carbon Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 20mm

• Scale Length: 25.5"–27" / 648mm–686mm Multiscale

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 16"

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Pearloid Lines

• Side Markers: Luminlay

• Nut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL 7 Multiscale

• Nut Width: 48mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Bridge Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale Neck Humbucker

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Additional Function: Push/Pull Coil Split

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Hipshot 7-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge

• Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock

• Hardware Finish: Black & Chrome

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

• Stringing: String-Through-Body

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball 7-String Set

• Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .062

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a multiscale guitar?

A multiscale guitar uses different scale lengths across the strings. On the Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale, the scale runs from 25.5" on the treble side to 27" on the bass side, helping balance playability and string tension.

Is the Schecter Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale suitable for metal?

Yes. Its seven-string format, extended bass-side scale, San Andreas pickups and fast neck make it particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, djent and other technical high-gain styles.

Does the longer scale make the entire guitar harder to play?

No. Only the bass side extends to 27". The treble side remains at 25.5", helping preserve a more familiar feel for bends, vibrato and lead playing.

What pickups does the Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale use?

It features a pair of Schecter USA San Andreas 7 Multiscale humbuckers, specifically configured for the angled multiscale layout.

Are the pickups active?

No. The San Andreas pickups are passive, so the guitar does not require a battery for normal operation.

Can the pickups be coil split?

Yes. The tone control incorporates a push/pull coil split, allowing brighter alternative tones alongside the full humbucker sounds.

Does it have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. The Reaper-7 Elite Multiscale has 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a smooth feel for bends and vibrato while offering excellent resistance to long-term fret wear.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. It is designed for fast, technically demanding playing.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners are fitted as standard, helping simplify string changes while securely holding the strings at the machine heads.

Is the bridge a tremolo?

No. The guitar uses a Hipshot multiscale fixed bridge with string-through-body construction. This provides a straightforward setup and is particularly practical for rhythm players and alternative tunings.

Is the Reaper-7 Elite suitable for lower tunings?

Yes. The 27" bass-side scale is particularly useful when working with lower-pitched strings because the additional scale length helps maintain tension and definition.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase, model 1620, is sold separately.

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