That is a high quality japanese made seven. The neck is a Wizard 7 and it's a lovely neck, the same as the 7621. The only difference between 7421 and 7621 is the bridge and pups.

They are usually pretty cheap for some reason, maybe peoble are refering it to a 7321?

For under 400 with case I would definitely buy it!

$400 sounds right. At a local guitar place here, they had the same type of guitar for sale for $400 with the case. Its kind of a paradox that good condition ones are so cheap, cause you would think that because theres a lot less 7 string guitars out there, they would sell for more. But the thing is that not many guitarists desire a seven string, so used guitar sellers mark them down just to get rid of them.

Its a Wizard I 7 string neck with bubhinga strip for reinforcement. My 97 rg570 has that. They started putting the stripe on their necks from 97-02 I believe.

thats more commonly known as the "super wizard" neck. its slightly thicker than an original wizard neck. not quite wiz II but not original either. for 400 bucks if you don't jump on it ill jump on you!!

I haven't heard to many of the 7 string players complain about the modern prestige 7 neck, I assume it is not that much different than the original 7 string neck.

The '99 I played had a sweet neck, I don't know about sizes or have played many 7 strings, but that one was sweet.

That's just robbery, you can still pickup a MINTY RG7421 on eBay or ss.org for about $400 delivered, with case.

Though if it was a one piece neck chances are it's the FAR more rare RG7621.

The differences between an RG7621 and RG7421 are the pickups, the RG7621 has upgraded DiMarzio pickups (either Blazes or "New 7" depending on year) and different neck construction. The RG7621 has the "superior" one piece construction that many have come to like better than the multi-piece RG7421 neck. Though looking at the neck is the best way to instantly know what model you have on your hands.

Depending on how beat up, most RG7x2x are fairly dinged up, they are around ten years old, a used but not abused one should go for about $450. Though it is the far less sought after black model. If it's as beat as you're describing then perhaps about $400 would be fair. Keep in mind the RG7621 is better than the RG7421, as well as harder to come by.

If they have it marked as an RG7421 then you could use that to your advantage. Show them how much used RG7421s in same and better condition are going for.

Actually the one on the left is an RG7321, hence the binding and cheaper bridge components. The RG7421 is head and shoulders above the RG7321. Getting an RG7421 with an RG7621 neck is a good deal, as pickups are far easier to replace.

Show interest and make them a crazy low offer, something along the lines of $250. They'll surely say no. Then come in every week, at least a couple times a week, and play it and look it over. Wait till they make you a decent yet still high offer, then go for the kill and ask for something reasonable such as $350-ish. I've used that method plenty of times and if you have patience it pays off.

You guys are over complicating this.... 97-02 just look for the silverish logo on the headstock and you'll know its of better quality. Notice in that pic that was posted that the better one has the shiny logo? GO SHINY!!!!!

Now Im confused, didn't the early UV777BK's have the same neck as the old green dots? The reason I ask is because my 01' UV777 also has the one piece maple neck.