Legator - Ninja X 7-string FR Japan Space Grey + Housse

The Legator Ninja X 7-string FR, made in Japan, will easily find its way into the hands of a guitarist looking to break out of the conventional mould. Its high-gloss Space Grey finish is a real eye-catcher, but above all it's a guitar you'll discover as you play.

The basswood body is lightweight, which makes a big difference when you're practising or playing long sessions at home. The slender, stable roasted maple neck gives an immediate sense of control, as if everything is already in place to let your ideas flow without resistance.

With its Gotoh 1996T vibrato, playing takes on a whole new dimension. You can add micro-variations to a note, make a chord breathe, or go for more pronounced effects without the tuning going off in all directions.

It's the kind of detail that will appeal to strummers who like to add depth to their playing, whether in modern metal, progressive rock or even more ambient passages. The 24 stainless-steel frets make it easy to move around, especially when you're getting into the high end to work on more expressive leads.

The Fishman Fluence Moderns pickups respond well to nuances, whether you're attacking hard or playing with more restraint. It's easy to move from a dense sound for riffs to something more open for melodic parts.

The controls remain simple, accessible without thinking. With locking action and a well-balanced assembly, the tuning holds up even with heavy vibrato use. And with the Deluxe case, the guitar naturally follows the musician in his daily life, ready to be played as soon as the mood strikes.