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Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy Guitar Transparent White Satin vs Schecter KM-6 MK-III Legacy Lefty Guitar Transparent White Satin
The KM-7 MK-III is a 7-string extended-range instrument designed for djent and technical metal, while the KM-6 MK-III is a traditional 6-string left-handed guitar for metal and hard rock. Choose the KM-7 if you need the lower string range and play right-handed; choose the KM-6 if you're left-handed and prefer a standard 6-string setup.
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Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy Guitar Transparent White Satin
Schecter KM-6 MK-III Legacy Lefty Guitar Transparent White Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy Guitar Transparent White Satin | Schecter KM-6 MK-III Legacy Lefty Guitar Transparent White Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,999.00 | $1,949.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Keith Merrow KM | Schecter Keith Merrow KM |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 26.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 7 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Pickup Configuration | — | HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy Guitar Transparent White Satin
- ✓ 7-string configuration enables extended range for djent and modern progressive metal
- ✓ 26.5" scale length maintains clarity and tension on lower extended strings
- ✓ Lundgren M7 humbuckers voiced specifically for 7-string articulation
Why choose Schecter KM-6 MK-III Legacy Lefty Guitar Transparent White Satin
- ✓ Left-handed orientation serves southpaw players without modification
- ✓ Luminlay glow-in-the-dark fretboard markers aid low-light playing visibility
- ✓ Ernie Ball compensated nut provides enhanced intonation accuracy
Frequently asked questions
What is the main structural difference between these guitars?
The KM-7 MK-III is a 7-string right-handed instrument with a 26.5" scale, while the KM-6 MK-III Lefty is a 6-string left-handed guitar. Both feature neck-through construction and the same carbon-fiber-reinforced maple neck with compound radius ebony fretboards.
Are the pickups different between the two models?
Yes. The KM-7 uses Lundgren M7 humbuckers optimized for 7-string clarity and articulation, while the KM-6 uses Lundgren M6 pickups voiced for 6-string aggressive tone with natural compression.
Which guitar suits progressive djent players?
The KM-7 MK-III is purpose-built for djent and extended-range progressive styles; its extra string and longer scale provide the low-end clarity and tension required. The KM-6 is better suited to traditional progressive metal and hard rock within a standard 6-string format.