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ESP LTD SN-1007HT 7 String Baritone Lefty Guitar Black Blast vs ESP LTD Snakebyte SW LH guitar
The SN-1007HT is a 7-string baritone (27" scale) for extended-range metal and djent, while the Snakebyte SW is a classic 6-string (24.75" scale) for traditional metal and hard rock. Choose the SN-1007HT if you need lower tunings and seven strings; choose the Snakebyte if you prefer a standard 6-string with legendary design heritage.
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ESP LTD SN-1007HT 7 String Baritone Lefty Guitar Black Blast
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD SN-1007HT 7 String Baritone Lefty Guitar Black Blast | ESP LTD Snakebyte SW LH guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,449.00 | $1,499.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD SN | — |
| Body | SG Style | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 27" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Hipshot | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD SN-1007HT 7 String Baritone Lefty Guitar Black Blast
- ✓ 27-inch baritone scale supports ultra-low tunings with clarity across all seven strings
- ✓ Compound radius fingerboard (300-400mm) enables faster position shifts
- ✓ Scalloped frets 17-22 for enhanced high-register control and precision
- ✓ Swamp ash body provides natural warmth and sustain alongside modern metal tone
Why choose ESP LTD Snakebyte SW LH guitar
- ✓ Set-neck mahogany construction delivers classic sustain and tonal coherence
- ✓ Iconic Snakebyte design with distinctive snow white finish and snake inlay
- ✓ EMG JH active pickups deliver high-output aggression with independent volume controls
- ✓ 24.75-inch scale feels familiar to players transitioning from standard 6-string instruments
Frequently asked questions
What is the main tuning difference between these two guitars?
The SN-1007HT's 27-inch baritone scale is designed for extra-low, extended tunings across seven strings. The Snakebyte's 24.75-inch scale is optimized for standard to drop-D tunings on six strings. The baritone scale produces tighter, more articulate lows; the shorter scale yields faster sustain and traditional metal character.
Which guitar suits a player new to extended-range playing?
The Snakebyte SW is more accessible for players familiar with standard six-string guitars, while the SN-1007HT requires comfort with seven-string layout and baritone technique. Both are intermediate-to-professional level, but the Snakebyte has a gentler learning curve.
How do the neck constructions differ in feel and sustain?
The SN-1007HT uses bolt-on construction with a roasted maple/purple heart neck for stability and reduced weight, while the Snakebyte's set-neck mahogany design maximizes resonance and sustain. Set-neck typically yields longer decay; bolt-on is lighter and faster-playing.
Which pickup system is more versatile for modern metal?
The SN-1007HT's Fishman Fluence Modern Humbuckers include push-pull tone control and single-coil splitting for tonal variety. The Snakebyte's EMG JH active pickups are pure high-output aggression with fixed character. Fluence offers more tonal flexibility; EMG is more one-dimensional but consistently brutal.