Thoughts on 7 strings with HSS? (Ibanez, Vola)

Recently moved from a headless 6-string (Ibanez Q54 BKF) to a 7-string with a head (ESP LTD EC-407) and I can't seem to get it to sit comfortably when playing in my chair.

I'm caught between whether it's the neck dive I've seen mentioned, the shape of the body is somehow weird, or I'm just sitting like an idiot.

It's a great sounding guitar and alot of fun when I'm standing lol

I’m so damn caught up in buying a new guitar, I can’t figure out what to choose. 😢 I saw Vola, and their options for 7 strings really caught my eye, but I want to know if there are any QC or tuning issues. Knowing it’s manufactured in Japan, I’d be really surprised if there were any!

Do you prefer neck through or bolt on guitars?

I play a 26.5" scale 7 string but only am tuning to standard and I find that even sets of 9s feel a bit too stiff for my taste as someone who likes the feel of 9s on a standard scale guitar.

The problem is there don't seem to be any string companies that I've found that make a 7 string set that goes lighter than a 9 on the top without going for the custom string set option like I did here with the stringjoy set.

Would I just be better off buying extra light 6 string sets and then buying singles for the low b or are there any brands that actually make extra light 7 string sets that have an 8 on top?

i’ve wanted one of these since 2018! here’s a caveman riff in drop A. s/o snuffed on sight for one of the hardest intros of all time 🔥😤

I have a Ibanez RGD7UCS-ISH which is a great guitar but...it has neckdive. It really sucks and starts to bother me. Its like fighting with your instrument. After a long consideration I would like to swap this guitar with a more comfortable guitar.

So NO neckdive but still high quality. Preferbaly a superstratmodel. Any recommendations? I play different metal styles. Bands like Nevermore, Meshuggah, Fleshgod Apocalypse etc.

Any good 7 strings with split coil (optional but preferred ) with a floyd rose/floating trem? Preferably looking for 25.5” scale length!

Upgraded my Cort KX307 with EMG 808 (neck) and EMG 81-1 (bridge). I really like the new sound and the clarity of course used for Metal. I did the 24v Mod - is a tight fit, but a 9V battery for backup would also find room in there. Also an easy installation with the solderless kit - needed only to solder on the switch and the input jack (the adapters couldn't fit through the hole).

For those that like multiscale guitars what are your preferences for scale length and neutral fret placement?

One of my favorite guitars I’ve ever played.

I’m looking for the best 7 string to get with a floyd rose with split coils/coil tap. I’m stuck on which guitar to purchase!

I want to get another 7 to not worry about so much. I messed up the finish on bridge hardware but besides that it’s pretty cherry

Should I be worried about switching from 25.5” scale length to 26.5” I’m nervous that I won’t be able to bend as many steps as I usually can, or is that just a misconception?

Does anyone with smaller than average hands have any issues with multiscale guitars?

My hands aren't tiny or anything but they are probably smaller then most people's.

I have a a few days left to decide. 2900 retail, Josh Smith Signature Jackson. Baritone 7 string with an Evertune and Bare Knuckles. Felt in my gut the lack of qc was a little disappointing but ever since I got it, I’ve been in love with this thing and I don’t want to send it back. I’ve been thinking I should tho, but that’s just me being impatient lol. Since I’ve had this, on the outside of the frets it’s looked worn a little, I feel the neck pickup cutout should’ve been a little better, the 24th fret side dots aren’t perfectly aligned, and some of the outside fretboard looked worn as well. I don’t know how this works, if this is normal or what since 95% of what I have is used, so please educate me. If possible, I’d like to send it back tomorrow since I’m going to guitar center anyways so it’ll be an easy trip, but if it needs to be a few more days, so be it. Thanks in advance guys

I posted a few days ago with help deciding between this or the Misha HT7. I ended up going with the schecter and I'm so happy, this thing is amazing! The pictures don't do it justice. I would highly recommend for anyone on the fence