Schecter Omen Elite-7 Black Ch Burst
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Schecter
Omen Elite-7 Black Ch Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
516591
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Omen Elite-7 Black Ch Burst
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$746.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Omen Elite-7 is a solid choice for modern players wanting 7-string capabilities without a premium price tag. The neck profile is a real winner for shredders, and the Diamond Heretics offer a surprisingly versatile range of tones from crunchy rhythm to searing leads. This guitar is perfect for metalheads and progressive rock enthusiasts looking for a reliable workhorse.
Product Description
- Schecter Omen Elite-7 Black Ch Burst
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Burl poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Pearloid Lines fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thin C - thickness 1st fret 20 mm / 12th fret 22 mm
- Black binding
- 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Scale length: 673 mm (26.5")
- Fretboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- Pickups: 2 Schecter Diamond Heretic Humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 5-Way switch
- Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
- Schecter machine heads
- Black hardware
- Strings: Ernie Ball 7-string .009 - .062
- Colour: Black Cherry Burst
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a powerful tone.
- • Thin 'C' neck profile is comfortable and fast, ideal for technical playing.
- • Diamond Heretic pickups deliver high-output, modern rock and metal tones.
- • Through-body hardtail bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard can be prone to fret buzz if not properly leveled.
- • Burl poplar top, while visually appealing, adds minimal tonal contribution.
- • The longer scale length may feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Schecter Diamond Heretic Humbuckers
Scale Length
673 mm (26.5 in)
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Bridge
Schecter Custom Hardtail with String Guide
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more aggressive, modern sound than vintage-voiced pickups, but aren't as scooped or overly harsh as some high-gain options – a good balance for varied styles.
While aesthetically pleasing, the binding can slightly affect the feel of the neck, though most players won't find it a major issue; it’s a personal preference.
The 48 mm nut width provides a relatively comfortable string spacing, but players accustomed to wider 7-string necks might find it a bit tighter.
