Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist L guitar in Lagoon Fade
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Schecter KM-7 MK-III Artist Guitar Lagoon Fade
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- SKU
- SCHECTER878
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
Hand-wound Lundgren M7 passive humbuckers give this 7-string a tight, articulate attack with plenty of midrange punch, while the swamp ash body, poplar burl top and 9-piece wenge/maple/purpleheart neck-through add sustain and clarity that keeps low-string riffing defined rather than muddy. The 26.5" extended scale and ebony fretboard tighten string tension for low tunings, favoring precise palm-muted rhythms and clean note separation in fast passages. Coil-splitting via the mini-switch thins things out for cleaner, more transparent tones, making it suited to progressive metal, djent, and modern fusion playing.
Schecter KM-7 MK-III Artist Guitar Lagoon Fade
The KM-7 MK-III Artist sits naturally in your hands with an ultra-thin neck profile and perfectly balanced weight distribution that lets you execute extended-range 7-string technique without fatigue across long sets or studio sessions. This extended-scale instrument cuts through with articulate, punchy tone across the full frequency spectrum—locked in for progressive metal, djent, and modern fusion without compromise. Handcrafted construction and premium component choices make this a serious machine built to withstand the demands of touring and session work.
Playability & Design
The ultra-thin C neck profile paired with 26.5" extended scale length glides under your fingers for rapid position shifts and wide intervals across all seven strings. The 9-piece neck-through construction in wenge, maple, and purpleheart with carbon fiber reinforcement rods locks in exceptional sustain and stays rock-solid under the stress of tuning and playing, while the 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets delivers consistent action and intonation from open position straight through the upper register.
Tone & Electronics
Hand-wound Lundgren M7 passive humbucking pickups deliver the articulate, punchy response that defines this platform, with controls built for live switching: a 3-way pickup selector toggle and mini-switch for instant coil-split textures. The Hipshot bridge and Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners lock in precise intonation and hold tuning rock-solid across the extended range—essential for relentless stage use.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with poplar burl top and Lagoon Fade finish
- 9-piece neck-through design with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra-thin C neck profile with 26.5" extended scale length
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"-16" compound radius for smooth playability across all positions
- 48mm nut width (1.89") optimized for seven-string spacing
- Hand-wound Lundgren M7 passive humbucking pickups
- Master Volume, 3-way pickup toggle, and coil-split mini-switch
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Hipshot bridge hardware
- Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots for fretboard reference
- Manufactured in South Korea
The KM-7 MK-III delivers professional-grade construction and player-focused ergonomics, built to sustain the tonal clarity and tuning stability your extended-range work demands night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 26.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Modern Fusion
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this have, and is it comfortable for extended-range playing?
The KM-7 MK-III features an ultra-thin C neck profile with a 26.5" extended scale length and 48mm nut width optimized for seven-string spacing. The thin profile reduces hand fatigue during rapid position shifts and expansive intervals, making it purpose-built for extended-range technique.
What pickups are in this guitar, and can I dial in different tones?
Hand-wound Lundgren M7 passive humbucking pickups deliver articulate, punchy response across a wide frequency spectrum. On-board controls include a 3-way pickup toggle and a coil-split mini-switch for added tonal versatility without swapping pickups.
How is the neck constructed, and why does that matter?
The 9-piece neck-through design uses wenge, maple, and purpleheart with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, providing exceptional stability and sustain while ensuring tuning precision across the extended range. This construction also reduces neck flex during aggressive playing.
Is this guitar suitable for genres like blues or country?
No; the KM-7 MK-III is optimized for progressive metal, djent, and modern fusion. Its tone profile, extended scale, and seven-string configuration are engineered for contemporary extended-range styles rather than traditional blues or country contexts.
What hardware does it use, and how reliable is it for touring?
The guitar ships with a Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Hipshot bridge hardware, both designed for precise intonation and tuning stability across the extended range. These components are trusted in professional touring environments for dependable performance night after night.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $154 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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