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Schecter Reaper-6 FR S LH guitar in Satin Charcoal Burst vs Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Hybrid Electric Guitar Snowblind
The Reaper-6 FR S is a left-handed 6-string with Floyd Rose tremolo and Sustainiac infinite-sustain technology, while the KM-7 MK-III is a right-handed 7-string with neck-thru construction and Fishman Fluence pickups. Choose the Reaper-6 if you're a lefty who wants aggressive tremolo techniques and harmonic synthesis; pick the KM-7 if you're righthanded, need extended low range, and prefer a neck-thru platform.
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Schecter Reaper-6 FR S LH guitar in Satin Charcoal Burst
Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Hybrid Electric Guitar Snowblind
Specs side by side
| Schecter Reaper-6 FR S LH guitar in Satin Charcoal Burst | Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Hybrid Electric Guitar Snowblind | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,449.00 | $1,449.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Reaper | Schecter Keith Merrow KM |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 26.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Maple |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Fixed |
| Year | 2019 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Reaper-6 FR S LH guitar in Satin Charcoal Burst
- ✓ Left-handed configuration — rare and purpose-built for lefty players
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge enables aggressive tremolo and tuning lock-in
- ✓ Sustainiac neck pickup with harmonic modes for infinite sustain and feedback control
- ✓ Set-neck with Ultra Access chamber for fast position shifts
Why choose Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Hybrid Electric Guitar Snowblind
- ✓ Seven-string extended range for drop tunings and djent-focused playing
- ✓ Neck-thru construction with full 24th-fret access for soloing reach
- ✓ Dual Fishman Fluence pickups deliver articulate, responsive character with low phase issues
- ✓ Compound 12-16 radius and stainless steel frets suit both aggressive and nuanced dynamics
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for standard drop-D and extended tunings?
The KM-7 MK-III's seventh string gives you deeper low-end tuning options out of the box. The Reaper-6 FR S is limited to six strings but excels at aggressive tremolo techniques within standard or drop tunings.
What's the key pickup difference?
The Reaper-6 pairs a high-output Diamond Decimator bridge with a Sustainiac neck pickup for infinite sustain and harmonic synthesis. The KM-7 uses dual Fishman Fluence humbuckers, which are voiced for articulate attack and nuanced dynamics without phase issues.
Are both necks equally fast and playable?
Both share the ultra-thin C profile (.748 at fret 1, .787 at fret 12) and X-Jumbo frets. The KM-7's neck-thru design and compound 12-16 radius fretboard differ from the Reaper's set-neck; KM-7 users get unobstructed 24th-fret access, while the Reaper-6 emphasizes the Ultra Access chamber for position shifts.
Which is better for djent and modern metal?
The KM-7 MK-III is purpose-built for djent with its seventh string, Fishman Fluence pickups, and articulate focused tone designed by Keith Merrow. The Reaper-6 FR S suits aggressive metal but is oriented toward tremolo-based techniques and left-handed players.