Is a $1,899 Floyd Rose 7-String Worth It for Metal?

At this price you are choosing between a lot of capable 7-strings. Most of them give you a fixed bridge, passive or active pickups, and a bolt-on or set neck. The Schecter PT-7 FR-S SLS Elite Evil Twin does something different: it puts a Floyd Rose 1500, a Fishman Fluence Modern bridge humbucker, and a Sustainiac neck pickup on one neck-through body.

That is a specific, opinionated build. Here is who it fits and who should look elsewhere.

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What You Actually Get

• Body: swamp ash, flat top with arm contour
• Neck: maple/walnut/padauk multi-ply, neck-through, Ultra Access heel, two carbon fiber reinforcement rods
• Fingerboard: ebony, 24 X-Jumbo frets, 12"-16" compound radius
• Scale: 26.5" (673 mm)
• Nut width: 47.6 mm (about 1.87")
• Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker (ceramic magnet)
• Neck pickup: Sustainiac
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500
• Tuners: TonePros M Series
• Finish: Satin Black with black hardware

Why the Spec Sheet Matters to Your Playing

The 26.5" scale

A 26.5" scale is longer than the 25.5" you find on a typical 6-string. The extra string length keeps the low B tight and defined, which matters for palm-muted chugging and fast low-register riffs. If you are coming from a 6-string, expect a short adjustment period, not a new instrument.

A Floyd Rose on seven strings

The Floyd Rose 1500 is a locking double-locking tremolo. It allows dive bombs and pull-ups, and the locking nut keeps tuning stable after heavy use. The trade-off is setup. String changes take longer, and drop tunings mean re-balancing the springs. If you swap tunings often, budget time for that.

Fluence in the bridge

The Fishman Fluence Modern is an active-style humbucker designed for tight, articulate high-gain tones. For heavy rhythm work it tends to stay clear even with the gain pushed. If you prefer the looser, more compressed feel of a classic passive humbucker, audition one first, because this is a distinctly modern voice.

The Sustainiac neck pickup

The Sustainiac is the unusual part. It is a driver-style pickup that can sustain notes indefinitely, and it also works as a normal neck pickup. It is a great tool for ambient leads and feedback-style sustain without volume. It is also a feature some players never touch. Be honest with yourself about whether you will use it.

Neck feel

The Ultra Thin C profile, ebony board, and X-Jumbo frets favor speed and easy bends. The multi-ply neck-through build with two carbon fiber rods adds stability, and the Ultra Access heel makes the upper frets easy to reach. The 24 frets give you the full range for soloing.

How It Stacks Up at the Price

Instead of comparing individual models, here is how to think about the alternatives around $1,900:

• Fixed-bridge 7-strings: simpler, more stable, and quicker to restring. If you never use a tremolo, you will probably be happier with one.
• Multiscale (fanned-fret) 7-strings: better string tension and ergonomics across the neck, but a different feel that not everyone likes.
• Passive-pickup 7-strings: a warmer, more traditional voice, usually without Sustainiac or active-style clarity.

The Evil Twin makes sense if you want tremolo expression, a tight modern tone, and extra sustain features in one guitar. It is less compelling if you only want a straightforward riff machine.

Who Should Skip It

• Players who change tunings every session and dislike tremolo maintenance
• Anyone who wants a glossy, flashy finish, since this is a stealthy Satin Black
• Players who prefer vintage-style passive pickup character

The B-Stock Option

The B-Stock price is $1,519.20, compared with $1,899.00 new. That is a savings of about $380. B-Stock units typically carry a cosmetic or packaging blemish, so check the listing for the specific note. If the flaw is cosmetic and you want to play the guitar, not collect it, the savings are significant. If mint condition matters to you, pay for new.

Our Take

If you want a Floyd-equipped metal 7-string with modern clarity and a Sustainiac for expressive lead playing, the Evil Twin is a well-specified option and the B-Stock price makes it easier to justify. If you want simple and low-maintenance, choose a fixed-bridge model and spend the difference on strings, a good setup, and a solid amp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter PT-7 FR-S SLS Elite Evil Twin a baritone?

No. It has a 26.5" (673 mm) scale, which is the longer 7-string scale, but it is not a baritone. It is designed for standard-ish 7-string tunings with a tight low B.

What pickups does it have?

A Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker with a ceramic magnet in the bridge, and a Sustainiac in the neck position.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

Yes, a Floyd Rose 1500 bridge with black hardware. Expect longer string changes and some spring adjustment if you change tunings.

How much is the B-Stock version?

The B-Stock price is $1,519.20, versus $1,899.00 for new. Check the listing for the specific cosmetic note before buying.