Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH TBB
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Schecter
Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH TBB
Product Info
Article Number:
521293
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH TBB
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Schecter Hybrid C-8 LH is a beast for modern metal and progressive players needing that extended range. The ebony fretboard and EMG pickups provide a tight, aggressive tone with plenty of clarity, while the mahogany body gives it some warmth. It's a premium-priced instrument designed for serious players who want a versatile 8-string experience.
Product Description
- Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 LH TBB
- 8-String Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Quilted maple
- Set-in neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Mother of Pearl Offset/Reverse Dots fretboard inlays with Gothic Cross at 12th fret
- Neck profile: Ultra Thin C - thickness at 1st fret 19 mm / 12th fret: 20 mm
- Multi-ply carbon binding
- Scale length: 711 mm (28")
- Fretboard radius: 508 mm (20")
- Nut width: 54 mm (2.13")
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Pickups: EMG 57-8H (bridge) and 1 EMG 66-8H (neck) humbuckers with Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Hipshot hardtail bridge (.125) with string thru body
- Schecter locking machine heads
- Black chrome hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom #2624 (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080)
- Colour: Trans Black Burst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for aggressive tones.
- • EMG 57/66 pickups offer high-output, articulate sound with excellent clarity.
- • Multi-ply carbon binding stiffens the neck, enhancing sustain and stability.
- • Hipshot bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability, crucial for extended range playing.
CONS
- • The ultra-thin C neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker grip.
- • The extended 28” scale can feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales.
- • Mahogany body contributes to a heavier instrument, potentially tiring during long sessions.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 57-8H (Bridge) / EMG 66-8H (Neck)
Scale Length
711 mm (28")
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Bridge
Hipshot Hardtail Bridge (.125) with String Thru Body
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Ultra Thin C' is noticeably thinner than Schecter's 'C' or 'D' profiles, offering faster access to higher frets but potentially less comfort for some.
They are standard EMG pickups, readily available for replacement or repair; you won't be locked into proprietary parts.
Yes, string-thru-body construction generally enhances sustain and resonance by providing a more direct transfer of string vibrations to the body.
