The Red Dawn clearly fits the spirit of modern metal-oriented guitars: aggressive look, Gloss Black finish, and black hardware, but above all a design focused on efficiency. The long scale and neck ergonomics (thin profile, easy access) make it an instrument tailored for fast parts, tight palm mutes, and djent or metalcore rhythms, while maintaining exemplary control in lead playing.
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a precise, stable, and comfortable 7-string to play fast and clean. Perfect for modern metal, progressive, death metal, and lower tunings, it will also suit studio musicians who need usable and consistent tones, notably thanks to electronics designed for versatility.
The basswood body provides a balanced foundation, with present mids and a homogeneous response, ideal for tight and clear distortions. The combination of ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets enhances the sense of speed and attack definition, particularly useful on a 7-string. On the amplification side, the Fishman Fluence pickups (Modern Ceramic and Alnico, open-core) deliver a sharp, precise, and highly articulate sound: perfect for pick-driven riffs, percussive palm mutes, and leads that need to remain clear in a dense mix. The 5-position selector multiplies the combinations, and the push-pull on the volume knob provides access to an additional voice option to vary textures without leaving the neck.
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for a set of 7-string strings with gauges .009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.062 (identical to the factory-installed set). For transport, the guitar is compatible with the 1620 SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase (sold separately).