Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal

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Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal

Schecter

Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal

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Product Info

Article Number: 548328
Brand: Schecter
Model: Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal
Price: $1,098.90

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The Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal is a seriously cool 8-string for players wanting extended range without the usual headaches. The multiscale design really shines, making those lower strings sing with clarity, and the mahogany top gives it a surprisingly warm, modern tone. This is a great choice for progressive metal, djent, or anyone exploring the 8-string world.

Product Description

  • Schecter Omen Elite-8 MS Charcoal
  • 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: Charcoal
  • Original Stringing: Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (.009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080)
PROS
  • • Mahogany/Poplar burl combo delivers rich, resonant low-end warmth.
  • • Thin 'C' neck profile is exceptionally comfortable for extended playing.
  • • Multiscale design optimizes string tension for improved clarity and intonation.
  • • Hipshot bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body can make it somewhat heavier than lighter alternatives.
  • • Diamond Heretic pickups are decent, but lack high-end nuance for cleaner tones.
  • • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Schecter Diamond Heretic (Humbucker)
Scale Length 25.5" - 27.5" (Multiscale)
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for more even string tension, making lower strings easier to fret and improving intonation across the extended range, which is a significant advantage.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting allows for easy replacement with other aftermarket pickups to customize the sound profile further.
The neck profile maintains a consistent 'thin C' shape, the scale length changes are compensated for so the feel remains comfortable throughout.

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