Schecter Omen Elite-8 Multiscale Electric Guitar, 8-String

We predict a future full of brutal tone when you pick up the Omen Elite-8. This multiscale chug machine is powered by a set of Schecter Heretic-8 humbuckers.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel
Multi-scale construction Enhanced intonation and string tension; ergonomic
Schecter Heretic-8 humbuckers High output; tight low end; clear note separation

Do not take this Omen lightly. The Schecter Omen Elite-8 Multiscale has looks that kill, and with all its amazing appointments it's sure to turn heads and steal the show! The 25.5" 27.5" multiscale neck is constructed from maple and has been shaped to a thin "C" profile and is reinforced with carbon fiber rods for extra stability, and its 20" radius rosewood fingerboard is outfitted with 24 jumbo frets. Employing bolt-on construction, it's coupled to a mahogany body with a beautiful figured poplar burl top and the neck joint is specially contoured to allow easy access to the upper frets.

The Omen Elite-8 Multiscale boasts a full range of tonal possibilities, courtesy of a calibrated set of Schecter Heretic-8 humbuckers, master volume and master tone controls, and a 5-way pickup lever.

Rounding out the black hardware, the Schecter tuners, a Graph Tech Black Tusq Abasi 8-String nut, and a Hipshot multiscale fixed bridge provide an ultra-stable platform that will stabilize tuning and can withstand anything you can dish out. 1620 SGR-1C Case Sold Separately.

- Model Name: Omen Elite-8 Multiscale
- Guitar Color: See Thru Blue Burst
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Maple
- Inlays: Pearloid Lines
- Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) 27.5" (698.5 mm) Multiscale
- Neck Shape: Thin "C"
- Thickness: @ 1st Fret: .787" (20 mm)/@ 12th Fret: .866" (22 mm)
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 20" (508 mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq Abasi 8-String
- Nut Width: 2.205" (56 mm)
- Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable Truss Rod w/ 5/32' (4 mm) Nut
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Poplar Figured Burl
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Heretic-8
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Heretic-8
- Controls: Volume/Tone/5-Way Lever
- Hardware Color: Black
- Tuners: Schecter
- Bridge: Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge
- Knobs: Grip Tip Speed Knob
- Strings: Ernie Ball 8-String #2624 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.034/.046/.064/.080)
- Case: SGR-1C Case Sold Separately
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black Cherry Burst
Shipping Weight: 9 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2465
Blue Burst
Shipping Weight: 9.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2467
Blemished, Blue Burst
Shipping Weight: 9.25 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2467
Charcoal
Shipping Weight: 9.75 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 43 x 17 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2466

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-660-6621

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted February 4, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"This thing is a monster."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is my intro to 8 strings and I must say, I love everything about it. The neck is silky, the frets are smooth, it's straight as an arrow. Intonation is only off a tiny bit on one string. The fanned frets are super comfortable and the adjustment to them is almost effortless. Stock pickups are perfect. Hardware, perfect. Pots, perfect. I couldn't ask for a better setup.Pros: This piece was setup beautifully. Great action, near perfect intonation, low action, perfectly straight neck, fanfrets feel very natural, the tuning stability is spot on thanks to the hipshot bridge and tusq nut. Tuners are acceptable for this price point (lockers should be stock IMO.) Scale length is perfect. String tension is perfect because of that. Bottom strings are tight, high strings bend great, awesome mix. The pickups are a bit higher output than I expected but sound great to me. Bright and endless sustain. The valute is always a nice touch and makes home easy to find. Seems light as a feather and no neck dive whatsoever. Sits perfect using a strap. Frets were finished beautifully. Great crown and level job with no sprouts anywhere. It also comes stock with Ernie Ball quality strings.Cons: the neck is super wide but thin at the same time. Think an ibanez wizard neck. Being so wide the adjustment period is pretty long and difficult to adjust to.the pickups are super hot, maybe too hot. For metal it's awesome, for fusion and jazz, not so much. Very biting and loads of treble. The pickup selector read more switch can get in the way if you're a bridge hugging palm muting metal chugger using the neck pickup for the thickness. Straight up, way too hot for clean playing and edge of breakup tones. The scale length takes a bit of getting used to. It's a bit uncomfortable because it's around 2 inches longer on the bass strings. Those are my only complaints.Conclusion: if you're looking for a great 8 string guitar this is where it's at. It's a workhorse metal monster. Has all the features you could ask for and nothing more. Simple and effective. For the price point you can't ask for a better entry level 8 string. There are cheaper ones for sure, but this is the best bang for the buck. Hands down. I absolutely would recommend this for anyone that wants to venture into the 8 string world. It's probably the best bang for your buck for an 8 string. Djent away and downtune to your hearts desire. It won't disappoint. If the output is a bit much, turn down the volume knob a bit. It works wonders. It's a metal monster and a djent machine but capable of so much more.

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