Schecter Omen Elite-7 Charcoal
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Schecter
Omen Elite-7 Charcoal
Product Info
Article Number:
514217
Brand:
Schecter
Model:
Omen Elite-7 Charcoal
Category:
7 String Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Omen Elite-7 Charcoal is a seriously capable 7-string, offering a lot of performance for the money. It’s a great choice for players diving into extended-range riffing, from modern metal to djent, who want a comfortable neck and punchy pickups without breaking the bank. The aesthetic is also quite striking with that burl poplar top.
Product Description
- Schecter Omen Elite-7 Charcoal
- 7-String Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Burl poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Black binding
- Pearloid Lines fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thin C - thickness 1st fret 20 mm / thickness 12th fret 22 mm
- 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Scale length: 673 mm (26
- Fretboard radius: 406 mm (16")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- Pickups: 2 Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- 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: Charcoal
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a full sound.
- • Diamond Heretic pickups deliver high-output, modern rock and metal tones.
- • Thin 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for extended sessions.
- • Graph Tech nut improves tuning stability and reduces friction at the nut.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Bolt-on neck construction isn't favored by players seeking a vintage sustain.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a little basic for the price point.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Black Binding
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 (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Thin C profile is generally consistent across Schecter’s range, but slightly thinner than their 'C' profiles on some other models, making it feel very accessible.
The Diamond Heretic pickups are high-output, but Schecter has designed them to be relatively tight – feedback is manageable, but a noise gate might be beneficial for extreme gain settings.
Rosewood with binding *can* be susceptible to chipping, especially at the edges; careful handling and occasional fretboard oiling will help preserve its condition.
