Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

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Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

Schecter

Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry

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Product Info

Article Number: 548324
Brand: Schecter
Model: Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry
Price: $1,098.90

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The Omen Elite-8 MS is a serious contender for players wanting 8-string versatility without the extreme price tag. The multiscale design makes those low strings surprisingly playable, and the Diamond Heretic pickups deliver the modern metal tones you’d expect. This is a fantastic option for progressive metal and djent players seeking a quality, well-built instrument.

Product Description

  • Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Black Cherry
  • 8-String ST-Style Multiscale Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Poplar burl
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: thin C
  • Inlays: Pearloid lines
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ
  • Nut width: 56 mm (2. 205")
  • Scale: (multiscale): 25.5" (648 mm) - 27.5" (698.5 mm)
  • Fingerboard radius: 508 mm (20")
  • Pick-up neck: Schecter Diamond Heretic
  • pick-up bridge: Schecter Diamond Heretic
  • Controls: Volume/ tone/ 5-way switch
  • Bridge: Hipshot 8-string Multiscale fixed bridge with String-Thru
  • Hardware Finish: Black
  • Colour: Black Cherry Burst
  • Original Stringing: Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080)
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation for a powerful tone.
  • • Multiscale design optimizes string tension for improved playability and intonation across 8 strings.
  • • Diamond Heretic pickups offer high-output, modern tones suitable for metal and progressive genres.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy attack and contributes to a lighter overall feel.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit dry to some, requiring occasional conditioning.
  • • Poplar burl top, while visually striking, can be prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
  • • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato options, a consideration for some players.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Schecter Diamond Heretic (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length 25.5in (648 mm) - 27.5in (698.5 mm) Multiscale
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) – typical for an 8-string

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for optimal string tension across all 8 strings, minimizing tuning instability and making lower strings easier to fret.
They're designed for high-gain styles like metal and progressive, offering a tight low-end and articulate highs, but they're versatile enough for other genres too.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier attack, which can contribute to a perceived increase in sustain, although it’s a different character than a set-neck’s warmer, more sustained response.

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