LTD / 7 strings / 2004–present

LTD SC-607B (2004–present)

Confirmed Current

The gold standard of baritone 7-string guitars in heavy music. The 27" scale allowed Carpenter to tune down to F# without losing attack clarity or intonation.

Known specifications

Release year: 2004 (in continuous production)
Body: Alder
Scale: 27" (baritone)
Nut width: 48mm, compensated graphite
Fretboard: Rosewood (pre-2015) / Macassar ebony (modern)
Pickups: 2× original EMG 81-7, upgraded to Fishman Fluence
Bridge: TonePros locking TOM
Tuners: LTD Locking
Finishes: Gloss Black, Satin Natural (discontinued), Metallic Magenta

Historical significance

The sonic backbone of Saturday Night Wrist (2006). It remains to this day one of Carpenter's favorite guitars for recreating that repertoire live, with a successful transition from active EMGs to Fishman Fluence.

27" baritone scale as the standard of the 7-string range
EMG → Fishman Fluence transition highly valued by the community
Longest-lived model of the 7-string line

Related albums

Saturday Night Wrist

2006

Confirmed

Main guitar for the recording and live performance of this album.

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Tuning setup

F# (F-sharp)

Saturday Night Wrist

Confirmed

Reference tuning of the 27" baritone scale.

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Variants and finishes

Gloss Black

Original finish since the 2004 launch, with EMG 81-7 pickups.

Satin Natural

Discontinued. Initial period 2004-2005, with EMG 81-7 pickups.

Metallic Magenta (2019)

Part of the baritone series "2019 Fishman Refresh", together with the Purple Satin. Introduced to modernize the image of the root model, in production since 2004.

Pickups: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (formerly: EMG 81-7)
Electronics: Multi-voice system (push-pull)
Hardware: Black
Year introduced: 2019

Purple Satin (2019)

Part of the baritone series "2019 Fishman Refresh", together with the Metallic Magenta. Introduced in 2019 alongside the pickup upgrade to Fishman Fluence, keeping the 2 pickups.

Pickups: Fishman Fluence SRC Signature (formerly: EMG 81-7)
Year introduced: 2019

Rarity

Low-medium. As a model in continuous production, it is relatively accessible on the market.

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