While this guitar has been popularized in the Metal Genre with bands like Mushroomhead and Morbid Angel using the guitar for heaving riffing.
The 7-string guitar is versatile enough for various music genres, including Jazz, Blues or Progressive/Alternative Music, where virtuoso playing is present. (i.e. Dream Theatre)
No, providing you have some prior understanding of guitar fundamentals.
There are differences between the guitar's overall feel and playability and wrapping your "guitar mind" around the extra string and notes.
This is a personal preference where some players say it allows them to play chords easier with a fuller sound.
While other players say, It's harder to play and more confusing.
This comes down to the player and there musical goals.
7-string guitar pickups will only be available in sizes designed for that instrument model.
Because of the guitar's wider neck and design, different pickups are less readily available than in the 6-string guitar market.
