Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin Guitar
Description
Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin Guitar
The C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin sits perfectly in your hands with its ultra-thin "C" profile neck and precisely contoured body engineered for extended-range work. The 25.5" to 27" multiscale design keeps string tension balanced across all eight strings, delivering responsive feel and consistent playability from the lowest fret to the highest register. Built with neck-through construction and finished in Satin Black with ivory binding, this instrument is built to handle demanding live sets and studio sessions without compromise.
Playability & Feel
The 7-ply Maple/Walnut/Padauk neck with carbon fiber reinforcement resists neck dive and keeps your instrument stable under heavy playing. The ultra-thin "C" profile measuring .748" at the first fret and .787" at the 12th gives you speed and comfort for both lead lines and complex rhythmic passages. The 24 stainless steel extra-jumbo frets on an ebony fretboard with 20" radius stand up to aggressive picking and tapping, while the graphite nut at 2.126" width maintains precise string spacing across all eight strings for reliable intonation night after night.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Fishman Fluence Modern pickups—ceramic in the bridge and alnico in the neck—cut through with articulate, modern tones that hold clarity and sustain on stage. The push-pull master volume and tone controls with a 3-way pickup lever let you dial in your sound fast, while the 9-volt clip-in battery compartment powers the active circuitry for consistent output and low-impedance signal transmission across any venue size.
Key Features
- Body Material: Swamp Ash with arched top contour, satin black finish
- Neck-through construction with ultra access for seamless upper-fret playability
- Ivory binding detail on body edges
- 7-ply Maple/Walnut/Padauk neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra-thin "C" profile neck: .748" @ 1st fret, .787" @ 12th fret
- 25.5" to 27" multiscale (648mm–685.8mm) with 24 stainless steel extra-jumbo frets
- Ebony fretboard, 20" radius, with pearloid Roman numeral inlays and Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots
- Graphite nut, 2.126" width with 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Fishman Fluence Modern bridge and neck pickups with push-pull volume and tone controls
- Hipshot 8-string multiscale fixed bridge with black locking hardware
- Schecter locking tuners with metal knurled knobs and set screw
- Includes Ernie Ball 8-string Skinny Top Heavy Bottom strings
The Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin pairs professional-grade build quality with versatile electronics, giving you a workhorse instrument that delivers on stage and in the hands of serious extended-range players.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin is a neck-through 8-string built for progressive metal and extended-range work, featuring a ultra-thin C-profile neck, 25.5"–27" multiscale design for consistent tension, and dual Fishman Fluence pickups that deliver articulate, sustained modern tones. Intermediate to professional players will appreciate the responsive fretwork, minimal neck dive from the reinforced maple/walnut/padauk construction, and road-ready fixed bridge hardware that locks in tuning night after night. The low-impedance active electronics and push-pull tone controls give you tonal versatility on stage without tone-stack complexity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
This is an intermediate to advanced instrument best suited for players with solid fret-hand technique and experience on extended-range guitars. The ultra-thin neck and extra-jumbo frets are designed for speed and aggressive playing styles, and the 8-string layout demands familiarity with lower tunings and multiscale intonation.
How does the multiscale design help with 8-string playing?
The 25.5" to 27" multiscale fretboard maintains consistent string tension across all eight strings, so the low B and F# strings feel as responsive as the higher strings. This keeps intonation stable and playability intuitive across the entire range.
What pickups are included, and can I change their character?
The guitar ships with dual Fishman Fluence Modern pickups—ceramic in the bridge for clarity and aggression, alnico in the neck for warmth and vintage character. The push-pull volume and tone controls let you shape the tone in real time, and the 3-way pickup lever gives you bridge-only, both, or neck-only selection.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in progressive metal, extreme metal, and extended-range studio work where clarity, sustain, and articulation matter most. It is not optimized for traditional jazz, folk, or worship music.
Does it come with strings, and what tuning range is recommended?
Yes, it ships with Ernie Ball 8-string Skinny Top Heavy Bottom strings. The multiscale design and Fishman electronics support a wide tuning range typical of modern extended-range metal and prog—from standard 8-string tuning down to extremely low alternate tunings.
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