LTD SC-607 (2003–2008)
The first seven-string guitar marketed under Carpenter's signature, a milestone in Deftones' sonic identity. Replaced in 2008 by the baritone-scale SC-607B.
Known specifications
- Production years
- 2003–2008
- Body
- Solid mahogany
- Neck
- 3-piece maple, neck-thru
- Scale
- 25.5" (standard 7-string)
- Fretboard
- Rosewood, “SRC” marker at the 12th fret
- Pickups
- 2× EMG 81-7 (bridge and middle, direct mount)
- Bridge
- TonePros TOM, string-thru
- Tuners
- Schaller locking
- Finishes
- Gloss Black, Satin Natural
Historical significance
It established on the mass market the unusual configuration of active pickups located only in the bridge and middle positions. It was key in the Deftones (2003) sessions, enabling tracks such as “Hexagram” and “Minerva” in G-sharp (G#) tuning.
- Carpenter's first signature 7-string
- Unusual active bridge+middle configuration
- Discontinued due to lack of tension on the 25.5" scale for the lowest notes
Related albums
Deftones (album)
2003Used in studio sessions for tracks such as Hexagram and Minerva.
Continued use before migrating to the baritone scale.
Tuning setup
G# (standard 7-string G#)
Deftones (2003)Tuning used on Hexagram and Minerva.
Anecdotes and history
End of the 25.5" scale on 7-strings
technical analysisCarpenter determined that the 25.5" scale did not provide the physical tension needed on the lowest strings to respond well live, which led to consolidating the 27" baritone scale across the entire later 7-string range.
Variants and finishes
Black
Natural Gloss
Derived models
- LTD SC-607B
Rarity
Medium-high. Discontinued in 2008, sought by collectors as a historic transition piece.