SAINTE-GENEVIÈVE-DES-BOIS, France
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Meticulously inspected and professionally set up by our luthier workshop. It is a 2012 pre-owned instrument in excellent condition.Fitted with a fresh set of Ernie Ball Slinky 10–65 strings.Includes a Thomann Premium Flying V gigbag.Overall condition: 8/10Fret condition: 7.5/10Truss rod: OKElectronics: Fully functional100% original with no modifications.SCHECTER JLV-7 NT SBK Satin BlackJeff Loomis SignatureMade in Korea (MIK)Year: 2012 (First Production Run)Serial Number: W12111172Weight: 3.240 kgSolid-body electric guitar (Flying V style)Body: Swamp AshConstruction: Set Neck with Ultra AccessNeck: 3-piece MapleFingerboard: MapleScale Length: 26.5" (673 mm)Neck Profile: Ultra Thin "C"Fingerboard Radius: 16" (406 mm)Frets: 24 X-JumboNut Width: 47.6 mmNut: Graph Tech Black TUSQ XLPickups: EMG 707Controls: Master Volume, 3-way selector switchBridge: TonePros String-Through Tune-O-MaticTuners: Schecter LockingHardware: Black ChromeOver the years, Schecter has established itself as one of the leading names in high-end metal guitars. The California-based brand has consistently worked alongside demanding professional musicians to develop instruments built primarily for the stage and studio. Among them, Jeff Loomis stands out as one of modern metal's most respected guitarists. Best known for his work with Nevermore and later Arch Enemy, Loomis is renowned for his surgical precision, formidable technique, and uncompromising standards when it comes to guitar craftsmanship. Every signature model bearing his name reflects this relentless pursuit of performance.The JLV-7 is undoubtedly one of the most significant signature models produced through the collaboration between Schecter and Jeff Loomis. Manufactured only between 2012 and 2014 before being replaced by the newer JL-7 series, it enjoyed a very short production run. As a result, it has become a relatively rare model on the used market and is increasingly sought after by collectors and fans of Jeff Loomis' original signature instruments.This particular guitar comes from the very first production run and features the iconic EMG 707 pickups. Many enthusiasts consider these pickups to deliver the quintessential Jeff Loomis tone of that era, offering razor-sharp attack, deep lows, perfectly focused mids, and exceptional clarity under high-gain conditions. While later models introduced from 2014 onward featured numerous updates, including the EMG 57-7H and 66-7H pickups, the First Run versions equipped with EMG 707s remain highly desirable among purists for their rawer, more aggressive, and instantly recognizable character.The build quality is simply outstanding. The set-neck construction provides excellent sustain, while the Ultra Access heel offers effortless access to the highest frets. The Ultra Thin "C" neck profile feels exceptionally fast, making it equally appealing for technical riffing and high-speed soloing. Its 26.5-inch scale length ensures excellent tuning stability in lower tunings while maintaining ideal string tension on the seventh string. Every aspect of the instrument inspires confidence and reflects serious craftsmanship.Visually, the JLV-7 makes an immediate impression. Its modern Flying V design, understated Satin Black finish, and black chrome hardware give it an aggressive yet refined stage presence. It is an instrument with a strong identity that remains tasteful and elegant.Tonally, the JLV-7 is an absolute powerhouse. Its exceptional articulation preserves outstanding note definition, even with complex chords and extreme levels of distortion. Palm-muted riffs hit with authority, harmonics leap effortlessly from the strings, and lead playing benefits from an incredibly responsive and dynamic feel. Whether you're playing progressive metal, melodic death metal, modern thrash, or djent, this Schecter delivers with remarkable ease.Today, finding a completely original JLV-7 in excellent condition is becoming increasingly difficult. Its limited production run, direct association with one of modern metal's most influential guitarists, and the presence of the coveted EMG 707 pickups elevate it beyond the status of a typical signature model. It has become a genuinely collectible instrument, one that is likely to retain its desirability among enthusiasts of premium seven-string Schecter guitars for years to come.
Original Price€1,599
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