LTD EC-257 Black Satin : Great 7 string starter

Got this one because it's cheaper than most 7 string guitars and the eclipse is, in my opinion, the best looking LP shape.

Stock pickups perform as expected, but it's cheap enough to get a proper set of pickups and still be cheaper than its competitors. And there's more than enough room in the control cavity for a 9v battery.

After replacing all the electronics and the nut, I can safely say it sounds and plays great, though the neck might be a little thick at first, but that's just until you get used to it. I'd recommend getting better tuners as well, but it stays in tune well enough as it is.

Overall, I'd say this is a great first 7 string to get, and provides a great platform for future upgrades.