Schecter Damien Platinum 6 FR-S Sustainiac Electric Guitar
With a Sustainiac pickup, EMG Active 81 pickup and Floyd Rose tremolo, the Schecter Damien Platinum 6 FR-S guitar will blow minds and keep your fingers busy.
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Overall User Ratings (based on 9 ratings)
Submitted November 24, 2018 by Dean Fredricksen in Ojai, CA
"Schecter Damien Platnuim FR-S Sustainiac"
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I own 3 Schecter's and I have had some minor problems, that said I am partial to them, the Damien is always my first choice, it's got sound as long as that toggle is on no more getting up close to a 300 watt amp for my sustain, it works on a 20-watt practice amp. It's well made, solid, a little heavy, but so what it's a set neck,got an EMG pickup that's excellent in it's position,holds tuning well for me.The inlays are cool, it's art to me I hang it so I can admire the flat black, with the silver awesome. My only problem no paperwork there website was lacking anything, but once you figure out the tremolo good to go, I personally took of the top string locks still stays in tune, and I change tuning so much,it's better for me. Seems to be a lot of different turnings. I am about 1 1/2 hours good traffic, and have been thinking of checking out what they do there. Have to say a huge thanks to zZounds they are really good with helping a guy like me has bad credit, never a problem, I will never shop anywhere else..not that I could..Thanks to everyone that works there!!!
Sound
The sound is absolutely great, I like metal and this is great for that.and it's great in any pickup settings, it goes from mild to wild with the flip of the toggle, has two styles of sustain, feedback, and a slower buildup for a different sustain, battery life is good when you turn the toggles off and disconnect the instrument cable, or it powers the EMG,
Features
This for its cost has a set neck, materials are some of the best mahogany body, and if I remember the neck. Tuners work well, pickups are incredible.rosewood with bat inlays. It just looks good, and sounds better everything on this is great quality,I have always liked guitars that don't inlay the first fret, just me, but I know where the first fret is, it really throws me off.
Ease of Use
This is a very easy to play guitar, even not using the big neck magnet it sounds great, the only learning curve was leaving it plugged in, when I would leave it in the stand, the floating tremolo had givin me a few problems but watching a few YouTube videos I got it down pretty fast, I listened to 1 gentlemen and he says cut all of the strings bad information there, but I got past that, bought a bunch of high E strings I would go for the tuners up top and broke a few, but, it's just remembering the fine tuners.
Quality
I would have to say it's built better than guitars I own that don't have the set neck, mahogany is durable and imagine it being a collectors, item, that's 30 years, I don't see any problems with it lasting me forever, I won't sell trade. I will just play it and enjoy doing it...
Value
Oh yes, I had seen one being played online, was made by another Co. And it was over 3,000.00, Schecter was giving them away. I jumped right on that once I saw it, I would never had the chance, except for you fine people at zZounds. A value yep!!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to contact them for there problems
The Wow Factor
Just looking at it makes my day, anyone that sees it admires it's mean look, the bats are very neat, looks better than grape vines, or other goofy inlays. I wouldn't pass it up because I did get to hear one that cost way more, and it didn't have the look. I love people's reaction when I activate the Sustainiac they can't put their finger on the big change in the sound.. Lots of fun
Musical Background:
I played way back, then it was stolen, and I play for me
Musical Style:
I am almost all metal, love to set up my looper, and just make music I like no particular style when I don't have all of my tabs
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Submitted January 7, 2016 by Van P in Seattle, WA
"Schecter Damien"
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This is my 3rd Schecter Guitar. The quality they build into these guitars are incredible. You cant go wrong owning one, or several! Super fast neck, The neck thru build creates mad sustain!!
Musical Background:
Have been playing in the music industry for 40 years, Owned Soooo many different guitars over the years
Musical Style:
Hardcore,shred, hip hop, country, funk, Rock
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Submitted December 6, 2018 by Bryan S in PHOENIX, AZ
"WoW"
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I ordered on Saturday and got it Wednesday! Nice job zZounds! I have to say, I'm fairly new in the game, about 3-4 years playing now and having maybe ten total guitars, currently i own four, this is a stand- out and for sure a cut above! I will expand on this review in the future, but i can tell you it came set up and treaty 2 top 2 play outof box, and sounds superior either in clean mode, or dirty and the sustain factor with the Floyd rose, i feel like 12 years oldon x-mas!!! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR, IF YOU HAVE THE CASH, GET IT BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!!!! I'M GRATEFUL, GLORY TO AND PRAISE THE KING... PEACE
Musical Background:
4 years for fun for now...
Musical Style:
I like several genres and this guitar seems capable of many.
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Submitted April 10, 2025 by Mr Holliday
"A Work Of Art"
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I received my guitar yesterday, Well packaged, The pictures online do it no justice, Seeing this in person is a completely different thing, The first thing I noticed was the guitar as a whole, This is a piece of art! It’s absolutely beautiful! The binding is gorgeous, The bat inlays are super cool, The overall design, Paired with an EMG 81, Sustainiac, A super smooth, fast neck , A FloydRose, Which I did use extensively yesterday and it stayed in tune, I am partial to Schecter Guitars because I find them superior in quality and price, More bang for the buck so to speak, Durably crafted guitars, My only gripe is the setup is not good, It came, in tune out of the box but the action is very high, Playability is good considering the setup needs adjusting, I play thrash / metal in general & have for 40 years, I’ve owned and played numerous brands of guitars, I’ll take a Schecter anytime! A huge shoutout to zZounds for paving the way for the players to get the gear they want! I’ve made numerous purchases thru zZounds with no issues & will continue to do so!
Sound
I play thru an EVH Iconic half stack, I go straight from amp to guitar nothing in between, the tone I get is dialed in to my liking, With the Sustainiac you can reach different tones, It’s a great tool! If they threw in a kill switch with the Sustainiac? That would be killer! MAKE IT HAPPEN! I’ll test it!
Features
Everything about this guitar is useful and easy to use and understand
Quality
Very well made!
Value
Is it worth the price? Considering I did my homework or research, I found that other companies give you different options, woods, electronics, style, some very cheap materials, Schecter doesn’t compromise, Even their budget guitars make sense, if you want to get younger folks or anyone else playing a guitar, Make something that’s playable, Schecter did that!
Manufacturer Support
No problems at all, Schecter delivers!
The Wow Factor
The overall design is very appealing, it’s dark, catchy and cool! Get it!
Musical Background:
Home player of 40 years
Musical Style:
Thrash, Metal in general, Classical, Bluegrass, Listen to a lot of genres, Get ideas for your own music
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Submitted October 8, 2020 by a customer from gmail.com
"Metal Machine!!"
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This is simply put a lot of guitar for the money. The fit and finish is on par with guitars I have that cost a lot more. It was in practically perfect tune right out of the box, and after a quick action and pickup height adjustment it is literally perfect! Dive bomb all day and stays in tune. Love the shape, feel, and speed of the neck. This is a shredder's dream guitar for under a grand. It's beautiful and it screams!! Thanks again zZounds!!
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Submitted September 28, 2016 by Dean Fredricksen in Ojai , CA
"Schecter Damien Platnium FR-S Sustainiac"
This is my second Schecter, started with the Synyster Gates.
I am very happy with this Guitar It's got great tone, and if you remember to turn off the toggle switches batteries seem to go far. The sustain is pretty cool effect, add the tremolo bar and you can come up with some great sounds. The pickups on this one are set in better than my last Schecter, the center screws on the neck pickup were coming loose.So far this hasn't been a problem.
For the price well worth it, it's an awesome guitar I love this guitar, it's just bad sitting in the stand, the flat black with the brushed aluminum look makes a statement.
There's nothing else that looks this good, and sounds so awesome for the price.
Musical Background:
I am re-learning to play again after a devastating hemorrhagic stroke it's helping me to slow down and enjoy..
Musical Style:
I am really first a metal man, but I can hear a tune in a movie write it down and, with that being said I will play almost every
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Submitted September 25, 2020 by Luis R in Saint Paul, MN
"Very cool"
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This guitar sounds incredible. Practically plays itself. The sustainiac is unbelievable. Comes with batteries which was a nice. Being that this is one of the cheapest sustainiacs, I'd go for this one. Did I say it sounds incredible?
Musical Background:
beginner
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Submitted April 24, 2019 by Shane Simpson in Woodbury, NJ
"Top notch guitar!"
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This guitar has an amazing build quality and sound! One of the best values I've ever seen in a guitar, Premium guitar at a great price! I love this axe!
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Submitted November 30, 2016 by Dean Fredricksen in Ojai , CA
"Schecter Damien Platnium FR-S Sustainiac"
This is my second Schecter, started with the Synyster Gates.
I am very happy with this Guitar It's got great tone, and if you remember to turn off the toggle switches batteries seem to go far. The sustain is pretty cool effect, add the tremolo bar and you can come up with some great sounds. The pickups on this one are set in better than my last Schecter, the center screws on the neck pickup were coming loose.So far this hasn't been a problem.
For the price well worth it, it's an awesome guitar I love this guitar, it's just bad sitting in the stand, the flat black with the brushed aluminum look makes a statement.
There's nothing else that looks this good, and sounds so awesome for the price.
Musical Background:
I am re-learning to play again after a devastating hemorrhagic stroke it's helping me to slow down and enjoy..
Musical Style:
I am really first a metal man, but I can hear a tune in a movie write it down and, with that being said I will play almost every
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