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Schecter Omen-8

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3 stars
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Pros

  • great playability and a solid build
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  • The tuning machine of the guitar is decent

Cons

  • the higher strings feel a little on the stiff side
  • The wide fingerboard could be a stumbling block
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Key specs

  • Solid body
  • 2
  • 8
  • HH
  • Right
  • yes
  • no
  • Tone, Volume control
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Schecter Omen-8 - Pros & Cons

Schecter Omen-8

Pros

  • great playability and a solid build
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  • The tuning machine of the guitar is decent
  • affordable 8 string guitar is definitely adequate in its existence
  • exceptional string stability and some great action for the player
  • guitar is durable and stable enough for
  • Great value
  • great fun
  • and a fine candidate
  • exceptional resonance and sustain and very generous access
  • the maple neck feels good and solid

Cons

  • the higher strings feel a little on the stiff side
  • The wide fingerboard could be a stumbling block
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  • considerably longer than on regular six-string guitars
  • the headstock tuners - tuning and intonation remains fixed

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Schecter Omen-8 - Full Specifications

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General
BodySolid body
Neck constructionScrewed
Number of frets24
Number of pickups2
Number of strings8
Pickup configurationHH
Right / left-handedRight
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Dimensions
Scale length26.5 in
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Materials
Kind of wood (body)Lind
Kind of wood (fingerboard)Rosewood
Kind of wood (neck)Maple
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Wood
  • White
Cutawayyes
Cutaway typeDouble
Pattern
  • Single-coloured
  • Wood
Pickguardno
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Features
Controls
  • Tone
  • Volume control
ElectronicsActive
FeaturesMicrophone Switch

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Schecter Omen-8 Schecter - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Published: 31.03.2011
Schecter Omen-8 review

What's heavier than an amp that goes to 11? A guitar with eight strings…

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