Schecter Damien Platinum 8 SBK
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Schecter
Damien Platinum 8 SBK
Product Info
Article Number:
591775
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Damien Platinum 8 SBK
Category:
8 String Guitars
Price:
$1,131.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Damien Platinum 8 is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. It’s built to shred – the EMG pickups and comfortable neck profile make it ideal for metal, djent, and progressive players who want a modern, powerful sound with a touch of visual flair. This guitar delivers pro-level features and performance without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Schecter Damien Platinum 8 SBK
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Set-in 3-piece maple neck with carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Platinum Bat fingerboard inlays
- Silver/platinum multi-ply binding
- Scale: 679 mm (26.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.88")
- Black Graph Tech XL TUSQ nut
- Neck profile: Thin C
- 24 X- Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 EMG 808 humbuckers (bridge and neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Tune-O-Matic bridge
- Grover machine heads
- Matte chrome hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom #2624 (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080)
- Colour: Matte Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain, a great foundation.
- • EMG 808 pickups provide aggressive high-output, modern tones.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck enhances stability, resisting warp over time.
- • Grover tuners offer reliable tuning stability, crucial for 8-string use.
CONS
- • The thin C neck profile isn’t for everyone; might feel too slender.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing.
- • Scale length, while standard for 8-strings, can feel unwieldy initially.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
3-piece Maple with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Platinum Bat Inlays
Pickups
EMG 808 Humbuckers
Scale Length
679 mm (26.5 in)
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It primarily improves stability, resisting twisting and warping. You'll notice a straighter neck over time, especially with the tension of 8 strings.
No, these are typically non-split EMG 808 pickups, meaning you’re locked into their full humbucker output. This simplifies wiring but limits tonal flexibility.
Yes, matte finishes generally show fingerprints more readily than gloss finishes. A quick wipe with a microfiber cloth will keep it looking clean.
