Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist L guitar in Lagoon Fade B-Sto
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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 Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist Guitar in Lagoon Fade
The KM-7 MK-III Artist captures articulate, punchy extended-range tone across a wide frequency spectrum, making it a versatile tracking instrument for progressive metal, djent, and modern fusion sessions. This 7-string is engineered with an ultra-thin neck profile and perfectly balanced construction that reduces player fatigue during long recording takes. The handcrafted build quality and premium components deliver the tonal clarity and structural stability required for studio tracking and overdubbing work.
Playability & Recording Performance
The ultra-thin C neck profile with 26.5" extended scale length enables rapid position shifts and expansive intervals across seven strings, streamlining session workflow for complex layering and retracking. The 9-piece neck-through construction using wenge, maple, and purpleheart with carbon fiber reinforcement rods provides exceptional stability and sustain in the recording chain, while the 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 frets ensures consistent intonation and playability from low positions through the upper register for clean, usable takes.
Tone & Electronics
Fishman Fluence humbucking pickups deliver articulate, responsive tone with modern clarity and definition across the extended range, translating well through preamps and interfaces for transparent recording. The string-through bridge construction maximizes sustain and resonance, while precise hardware and tuning stability ensure reliable performance across all seven strings during multi-take sessions and layered arrangements.
Key Features
- Ash body with burl maple top and Lagoon Fade finish
- 9-piece neck-through construction with carbon fiber reinforcement
- Ultra-thin C neck profile optimized for extended-range playing
- Ebony fretboard with 24 frets
- 26.5" extended scale length
- 12" to 16" compound radius fretboard
- Fishman Fluence humbucking pickups (HH configuration)
- 7-string configuration
- String-through bridge design
- Neck-through body construction for maximum sustain
- Right-handed configuration
The KM-7 MK-III Artist combines professional-grade construction with responsive playability, delivering the tonal clarity and tracking comfort required for contemporary extended-range studio work.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: wood stress marks at the bottom of the guitar body, white stains on the fretboard binding at the 21st fret, and whitened wood coloration inside the lower cutout area. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-III Artist L at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the confidence of full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
| Top | Poplar Burl |
| Scale Length | 26.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Nut Width | 48mm |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Profile | Ultra Thin "C" |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | HH |
| Pickup Models | Lundgren M7 (neck), Lundgren M7 (bridge) |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and will it affect my playing experience?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections: wood stress marks at the bottom of the body, white stains on the fretboard binding at the 21st fret, and whitened wood coloration inside the lower cutout area. These are purely superficial and have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity.
Is this guitar suitable for progressive metal and djent?
Yes. The KM-7 MK-III is purpose-built for progressive metal, djent, and modern fusion with its articulate, punchy tone profile and wide frequency spectrum. The ultra-thin neck profile and 26.5" extended scale length accommodate the rapid position shifts and expansive intervals those genres demand.
What neck profile and scale length does it have?
The guitar features an ultra-thin C neck profile with a 26.5" extended scale length, optimized for 7-string technique and rapid position changes. The 12" to 16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 frets ensures consistent playability from low positions through the upper register.
What pickups are in this guitar?
The KM-7 MK-III comes equipped with Fishman Fluence humbucking pickups in a humbucker-humbucker configuration, delivering responsive, articulate tone with modern clarity across the extended range.
How does the neck-through construction benefit this instrument?
The 9-piece neck-through construction using wenge, maple, and purpleheart with carbon fiber reinforcement rods provides exceptional stability and sustain. The string-through bridge design further maximizes resonance and tuning stability across all seven strings in both studio and live settings.
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 $123 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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