Schecter John Browne Tao-7 LH guitar in Ozone Burst
Description
Schecter John Browne Tao-7 LH in Ozone Burst
The Schecter John Browne Tao-7 is a purpose-built seven-string designed for extended-range playing with a distinctly comfortable, modern feel. The ultra-thin neck profile and contoured body deliver hours of fatigue-free playing, while the 27-inch scale provides clarity and separation across all seven strings without sacrificing responsiveness.
Playability & Feel
Built on a 27-inch scale with an ultra-thin "U" shaped neck measuring 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th, this left-handed instrument balances speed and comfort for extended sessions. The Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and 16-inch radius handles both rapid single-note passages and full chords with equal precision, while Luminlay side dot markers cut through stage darkness and keep your hand positioned in low-light conditions.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Colossus bridge and Chaosbreaker neck pickups are voiced for articulation in the highs and punch in the lows—essential for modern metal and progressive contexts where clarity matters in a dense mix. A push-pull coil-split master volume and 3-way pickup selector let you reshape your tone on the fly, switching between full-power and split-coil voices without reaching for a footswitch.
Key Features
- Body Material: Swamp Ash with Flamed Maple top
- Neck: Wenge/Paduak 5-Ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Scale Length: 27 inches
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Fretboard Radius: 16 inches
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 48mm width
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Colossus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Chaosbreaker
- Hardware: Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners with Hipshot Hardtail bridge
- Controls: Master Volume with Push-Pull Coil-Split / 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Truss Rod: 2-Way with Spoke Wheel adjustment at heel
- Orientation: Left Handed
This left-handed seven-string combines premium hardware, professional-grade pickups, and thoughtful ergonomics into a cohesive instrument built for gigging musicians and collectors who demand reliability and tonal range night after night.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter John Browne Tao-7 LH is a left-handed seven-string engineered for extended-range metal and progressive playing, featuring a 27-inch scale, ultra-thin neck, and Schecter USA pickups with coil-split versatility. Built for speed and endurance with premium hardware (Hipshot tuners and hardtail bridge), carbon-reinforced neck, and aggressive pickup pairing, it handles drop tunings and tight modern tones without fatigue. Choose this for gigging and studio work when you need articulate clarity across all seven strings and the flexibility to dial in full-power punch or split-coil nuance on the fly.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this left-handed model have?
The Tao-7 LH features an ultra-thin U-shaped neck measuring 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th, paired with a 16-inch fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets for fast, aggressive playing and clean chord work.
How does the coil-split feature work?
The push-pull master volume engages coil-split mode, allowing you to switch the bridge and neck pickups between full-power and split-coil voices on the fly without re-patching or tap-dancing.
Is the 27-inch scale suitable for drop tunings?
Yes; the 27-inch scale provides clarity and separation across all seven strings in drop tunings without sacrificing responsiveness, and the carbon fiber-reinforced wenge/padauk neck maintains stability under extended-range tension.
What hardware is included?
The Tao-7 LH ships with Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners, a Hipshot hardtail bridge, a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (48mm width), and professional-grade Schecter USA Colossus (bridge) and Chaosbreaker (neck) pickups.
What wood is the body and neck made from?
The body is swamp ash with a flamed maple top; the neck is a 5-ply construction using wenge and padauk with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for stability and sustain.
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