Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme Scarlet Burst 7-String Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme in Scarlet Burst is a high-performance extended-range electric guitar built for players who want tight low-string response without sacrificing speed, articulation or tonal versatility. Its 27" scale length gives the seventh string extra tension and definition, while a Nyatoh body with flamed maple top, five-piece Maple/Rosewood neck and ebony fingerboard create a premium foundation for modern playing.

A pair of Schecter USA pickups – a Sunset Strip at the bridge and Pasadena at the neck – provides everything from aggressive, clearly defined rhythm tones to smoother lead and clean sounds. Add 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, an Ultra Thin “C” neck, locking tuners and a Diamond Hardtail Plus bridge, and the Sunset-7 Extreme becomes a serious option for metal, progressive styles, alternative tunings and technically demanding guitar work.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Sunset-7 Extreme
Model Number	2573
Product Type	7-String Electric Guitar
Finish	Scarlet Burst
Condition	New
Body	Nyatoh with Flamed Maple Top
Neck	5-Piece Maple/Rosewood
Fingerboard	Ebony
Scale Length	27"
Pickups	Schecter USA Sunset Strip / Pasadena
Bridge	Schecter Diamond Hardtail Plus
Main Appeal	Extended-scale 7-string performance with USA pickups
Best For	Metal, progressive styles, technical playing and lower tunings

What Makes the Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme Special?

The Sunset-7 Extreme combines an extended 27" scale with Schecter’s Ultra Thin “C” neck profile, creating a guitar designed to keep the low register tight and controlled without making fast playing unnecessarily difficult. Its five-piece Maple/Rosewood neck is reinforced for stability and attached using Schecter’s Ultra Access bolt-on design, while the 16" radius ebony fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets provide a smooth, modern playing surface for riffs, bends and technical lead work.

Its electronics are equally impressive. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge humbucker provides the punch and definition required for heavy rhythm work, while the Schecter USA Pasadena neck humbucker offers a fuller and smoother alternative for leads and cleaner passages. A five-way selector expands the available pickup combinations, giving the Sunset-7 Extreme a wider tonal range than a conventional three-way dual-humbucker setup.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme is aimed at intermediate, advanced and professional guitarists looking for a modern seven-string with an extended scale and premium specifications. It is particularly suited to players who want improved definition on the lowest string without moving into a multiscale design.

Its fast neck, fixed bridge and powerful passive pickups make it especially capable for modern metal, progressive metal, djent, technical rock, alternative tunings and contemporary instrumental guitar, while the Pasadena neck pickup and expanded switching provide enough versatility for clean and lower-gain applications.

Why Choose An Extended-Scale 7-String Guitar?

Adding a seventh string extends the guitar's range below a conventional six-string, allowing heavier riffs, expanded chord voicings and lower-register melodic work without losing the familiar six strings above it. Maintaining definition on that additional low string becomes increasingly important, particularly when using gain or tuning below standard pitch.

The Sunset-7 Extreme uses a 27" scale length, which increases string tension compared with a conventional 25.5" instrument. This helps the seventh string feel firmer and can produce a more controlled, articulate response for low-register rhythm playing.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A Standard 25.5" 7-String

The Sunset-7 Extreme's 27" scale provides greater string tension and a tighter feel, particularly on the lowest strings. Players focused on low tunings and highly defined rhythm work may prefer this extended-scale approach, while guitarists prioritising a softer string feel may favour a conventional-scale seven-string.

Compared With A Multiscale 7-String

A multiscale guitar varies the scale length between the bass and treble strings, whereas the Sunset-7 Extreme uses the same 27" scale across all seven strings. This gives it the familiar straight-fret layout of a conventional guitar while still providing the extra tension associated with an extended scale.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme 7-String Electric Guitar

• Scarlet Burst finish

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

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: Sunset-7 Extreme

• Model Number: 2573

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Scarlet Burst

• Number of Strings: 7

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Nyatoh

• Top Material: Flamed Maple

• Top Contour: Flat Top with Bevel

• Construction: Bolt-On with Ultra Access

Neck

• Neck Material: 5-Piece Maple/Rosewood

• Reinforcement: Carbon Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Neck Profile: Ultra Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 20mm

• Scale Length: 27" / 685.5mm

• Truss Rod: Spoke Wheel

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 16"

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel

• Inlays: Offset Metal Rings

• Side Markers: Dots

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 48mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Sunset Strip Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume

• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Selector

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Diamond Hardtail Plus

• Tuners: Schecter Locking

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Knob: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

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

Is the Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme suitable for metal?

Yes. Its extended 27" scale, USA humbuckers, fast neck and seven-string format make it particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive styles and other high-gain applications.

Why does the Sunset-7 Extreme use a 27" scale?

The longer scale provides increased string tension compared with a conventional 25.5" guitar. This is particularly useful on the seventh string, where it helps maintain a tighter feel and greater note definition.

Is the Sunset-7 Extreme a baritone guitar?

Its 27" scale places it within extended-scale or baritone territory, although it is designed specifically as a seven-string electric guitar. The longer scale is particularly beneficial for low-register playing and alternative tunings.

What pickups does it use?

The bridge position features a Schecter USA Sunset Strip humbucker, while the neck uses a Schecter USA Pasadena humbucker. Both are passive pickups.

Does it need a battery?

No. The Sunset Strip and Pasadena pickups are passive, so there is no battery required for normal operation.

Why does it have a five-way pickup selector?

The five-way switching system provides additional pickup combinations beyond the basic bridge, bridge-and-neck and neck settings available from a conventional three-way selector, giving the guitar greater tonal flexibility.

Does the Sunset-7 Extreme have stainless-steel frets?

Yes. It features 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets, providing a smooth playing surface and excellent resistance to long-term fret wear.

What is the neck like?

The five-piece Maple/Rosewood neck uses Schecter’s Ultra Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth. It is designed for fast, modern playing.

Does it have locking tuners?

Yes. Schecter locking tuners are fitted as standard, providing secure string attachment and helping make string changes more straightforward.

Does the Sunset-7 Extreme have a tremolo?

No. It uses the Schecter Diamond Hardtail Plus fixed bridge. This makes it a particularly practical choice for alternative tunings, straightforward setup and players who do not require tremolo effects.

Is this a multiscale guitar?

No. The Sunset-7 Extreme uses a conventional straight-fret layout with the same 27" scale length across all seven strings.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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