Do You Actually Need the Seventh String?

If you track a lot of heavy guitar, you have probably hit the same fork: stay on six strings, or add a low string for drop-tuned riffs. The Schecter Banshee Mach-6 Evertune is the six-string answer for people who want the Evertune bridge without changing formats.

We'll be upfront: this is not a "six is better" post. It is about which one makes your sessions faster and your recordings cleaner.

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What the Evertune Does for a Session

The Evertune F bridge uses a spring-loaded mechanism on each string that holds it at pitch, even through hard picking and bends. Once it is set, you stop chasing tuning between takes.

In a studio, that matters in a few ways:

• Fewer retunes between takes means less lost momentum while tracking.
• Tighter doubles. Two rhythm passes that both sit at pitch stack more cleanly, with less chorusing from tuning drift.
• Consistent intonation across a long day of overdubs.

The Mach-7 uses the same concept, so on this point the choice between the two comes down to string count, not tuning technology.

Mach-6 vs Mach-7: What Changes at the Mic

Low-end clarity

A seventh string gives you a low B for downtuned parts at standard-scale tension. On six strings, getting that low means tuning down, which loosens the strings. With an Evertune that is workable, but it is still a different feel than a dedicated low string.

Mix space

Extended-range guitar adds low-frequency content that competes with bass and kick. On a six-string, you tend to have an easier time carving a rhythm tone that leaves room for the low end. If you mix your own tracks, that is a real workflow benefit.

Playing and editing

Standard six-string layouts are friendlier for punching in and tracking quick overdubs, since the neck is narrower and more familiar. The Mach-6 has a 1.653" (42mm) nut width, which is comfortable for players moving between guitars during a session.

Mach-6 Specs That Matter for Recording

• Body: swamp ash with a flamed maple top, neck-through construction with ultra access.
• Neck: multi-ply roasted maple and purpleheart with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, in an Ultra Thin "U" profile (0.748" at the 1st fret, 0.787" at the 12th).
• Fretboard: ebony, 12"-to-16" compound radius, 24 extra-jumbo stainless steel frets. The flatter radius up high suits lead lines and bends.
• Scale: 25.5" (648mm).
• Pickups: a pair of Lundgren M6 humbuckers, with volume, push-pull tone, and a 3-way switch.
• Hardware: black chrome, Schecter locking tuners.
• Weight: about 10 lbs (4.5 kg).

A neck-through build with a roasted maple neck tends to give a focused, sustaining attack. Two humbuckers with a push-pull tone control give you a few distinct sounds to pick from before reaching for the amp or plugin.

But Here's the Catch

The Evertune is not for everyone. Because the bridge holds pitch mechanically, it is not a tremolo, and you will not get dive bombs or vibrato-arm tricks. If you want that, look at a Floyd Rose model instead.

Changing string gauges or tunings also means re-adjusting the bridge. That is fine if you settle on one tuning, but annoying if you swap tunings often between songs or clients.

At about 10 lbs, it is also a heavy guitar for long sessions on a strap. Seated tracking is easy; standing for hours may be less so.

Price and B-Stock

The Mach-6 Evertune lists at $1,899 new. B-Stock is $1,519.20, about $380 less. For a studio guitar that will mostly sit on a stand or in your lap, a small cosmetic blemish is rarely something you will notice, but check the listing for the specific details on the unit you are buying.

Our Recommendation

If your work is mostly standard-tuned or modestly dropped rock, metal, and modern production, get the Mach-6. It keeps the tuning stability and leaves more room in the mix. If you regularly write or record parts that need a true low B, the Mach-7 is the better tool, and the extra string will pay for itself. If you want a vibrato arm, skip both.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Evertune bridge help with studio recording?

Yes. It holds pitch through hard playing, so you spend less time retuning between takes, and layered rhythm parts stay in tune with each other.

Can I tune a six-string Mach-6 low enough to replace a 7-string?

You can drop-tune it, and the Evertune helps keep it stable, but strings will feel looser than on a seven-string with a dedicated low B. If you need that range often, the Mach-7 is a better fit.

Does the Mach-6 Evertune have a tremolo?

No. The Evertune F bridge is a fixed-style bridge that holds pitch, so it does not allow dive bombs or vibrato-arm effects.

What pickups does the Banshee Mach-6 Evertune use?

It has a pair of Lundgren M6 humbuckers, controlled by volume, a push-pull tone knob, and a 3-way switch.