Schecter Damien Platinum 7 SBK
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Schecter
Damien Platinum 7 SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
560557
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Damien Platinum 7 SBK
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$854.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Damien Platinum 7 is a serious contender for metalheads and progressive players. The combination of mahogany, EMG pickups, and a comfortable neck makes for a responsive and powerful instrument. It’s a great value for a 7-string with this level of quality and performance.
Product Description
- Schecter Damien Platinum 7 SBK
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- 3-Piece mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Platinum Bat fingerboard inlays
- Silver/Platinum Multi-Ply binding
- Neck profile: thin C
- Scale: 679 mm (26.5")
- Fretboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.88")
- Black Graph Tech XL TUSQ nut
- 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Pickups: EMG 81-7 (bridge) and EMG 85 -7 (neck) humbuckers
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover tuners
- Matte chrome hardware
- Colour: Matte Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for aggressive tones.
- • EMG 81-7/85-7 pickups provide high-output, articulate modern metal sounds.
- • Thin C neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for extended sessions.
- • Grover tuners ensure reliable tuning stability even with heavy string gauges.
CONS
- • The extended scale length can be challenging for players with smaller hands.
- • Matte black finish, while stylish, is prone to showing fingerprints and grime.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans heavily towards heavier genres.
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Key Features
Body Material
3-Piece Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
EMG 81-7 (bridge), EMG 85-7 (neck)
Scale Length
679 mm (26.5")
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The thin C profile is noticeably slimmer than Schecter's 'C' necks found on some of their more traditional models, offering a faster feel.
Yes, the EMG pickups are standard models and readily available for repair or replacement, making upgrades straightforward.
Yes, the 679mm scale increases string tension; heavier gauge strings (around 10-52 or 10-56) are often preferred to maintain comfortable playability.
