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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless guitar in Satin Black Open Box vs Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH guitar in Transparent White Satin
The Synyster Gates Custom 6 TR-S is a headless 6-string designed for metal players prioritizing lightweight ergonomics and sustain effects via its Sustainiac pickup, while the KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH is a left-handed 7-string built for extended-range metal work with a traditional neck-thru design and dual Lundgren pickups. Choose the Synyster if you're a 6-string player seeking headless portability and infinite sustain; pick the KM-7 if you're left-handed and want the extra low string for modern metal tuning flexibility.
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Schecter Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless guitar in Satin Black Open Box
Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH guitar in Transparent White Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless guitar in Satin Black Open Box | Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH guitar in Transparent White Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,023.00 | $2,049.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Synyster Gates | Schecter Keith Merrow KM |
| Body | Headless | Double Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 26.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | — | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | — | HH |
| Bridge | Hipshot | Hipshot |
| Year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Condition | Used | New |
Why choose Schecter Synyster Gates Custom- 6 TR-S Headless guitar in Satin Black Open Box
- ✓ Headless design significantly reduces weight and improves balance during long sessions
- ✓ Sustainiac neck pickup unlocks virtually limitless sustain for experimental textures and solos
- ✓ Ultra-thin C profile (19–20mm) with 24 X-Jumbo frets optimized for rapid, fluid lead work
- ✓ Hipshot headless tremolo bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability
Why choose Schecter KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH guitar in Transparent White Satin
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with Ultra Access upper-fret cutaway—purpose-built for lefty players
- ✓ 7-string extended range covers deeper drop tunings and modern heavy music demands
- ✓ Compound 12–16" radius Ebony fretboard balances aggressive lead lines with comfortable chording
- ✓ Neck-thru construction with dual Lundgren M7 pickups delivers tight low-end clarity and articulation
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for drop tunings?
Both handle drop tunings exceptionally well. The KM-7 MK-III's 7-string configuration and extended range make it ideal for very low tunings; the Synyster Gates Custom 6 TR-S excels at standard and moderately-dropped 6-string tunings with its Hipshot headless bridge and dual carbon fiber reinforcement.
What's the main playability difference?
The Synyster Gates features a headless design that reduces overall weight and shifts the balance point, while the KM-7 MK-III uses traditional neck-thru construction. The KM-7's compound radius (12–16") provides subtle relief for both lead and rhythm work; the Synyster's 16" radius is optimized primarily for lead playing.
Why does one have a Sustainiac pickup?
The Synyster Gates Custom 6 TR-S includes a Sustainiac in the neck position specifically to deliver infinite sustain for expressive solos and layered textures—a signature feature of that artist model. The KM-7 MK-III uses dual Lundgren M7 pickups for straightforward aggressive and articulate tone without sustain effects.
Which guitar suits a left-handed player?
Only the KM-7 MK-III Legacy LH is left-handed. The Synyster Gates Custom 6 TR-S is not described as available in a left-handed configuration.