Schecter John Browne Tao-8 LH guitar in Ozone Burst
Description
Schecter John Browne Tao-8 LH in Ozone Burst
The left-handed 8-string Tao-8 is built for serious extended-range work, with a contoured ultra access body featuring forearm and tummy relief that keeps fatigue out of long sets and studio hours. The ultra-thin "U" neck profile paired with an ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets gives you the speed and responsiveness needed for modern low-tuning techniques and complex voicings. The flamed maple top finished in Ozone Burst looks substantial on stage while delivering the serious working-musician aesthetic that matches the instrument's capability.
Construction & Hardware
A swamp ash body with flamed maple top anchors a bolt-on neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods and a 5-ply wenge/padauk laminate, giving you the structural rigidity and sustain all eight strings demand. The Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Hipshot hardtail bridge with black hardware lock in your tuning and eliminate whammy-bar complications—critical reliability for gigging an extended-range instrument.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Chaosbreaker neck pickup and Colossus bridge pickup cut through on stage with the articulation and aggression needed across the expanded frequency range, handling clean tones and high-gain alike. A master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way selector keep your control panel clean and intuitive, while the Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut locks in consistent tone and intonation across all eight strings.
Key Features
- Left-handed 8-string configuration with 27" scale length
- Swamp ash body topped with flamed maple, finished in Ozone Burst
- Contoured Ultra Access bolt-on construction with forearm and tummy contours
- 5-ply wenge/padauk laminate neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods
- Ultra-thin "U" neck profile
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless-steel frets
- Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut
- Schecter USA Chaosbreaker (neck) and Colossus (bridge) pickups
- Master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way selector
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Hipshot hardtail bridge
- Black hardware throughout
- Luminlay side dot markers
A purpose-built instrument for players committed to extended-range tunings and modern techniques, with component choices that prioritize tuning stability, clarity, and ergonomic efficiency on the road and on stage.
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-8 LH is a left-handed 8-string powerhouse built for metal, progressive, and djent players who demand stability and clarity across an extended frequency range. The contoured Ultra Access body with forearm relief, ultra-thin neck, and carbon-fiber reinforcement make it comfortable and road-ready for marathon sessions and technical passages, while Hipshot hardware and USA Chaosbreaker/Colossus pickups keep tuning rock-solid and tone articulate from clean to crushing high-gain. Choose this if you need a gigging or studio workhorse that handles lower tunings and complex picking patterns without flex or feedback.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Traditional Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for players new to extended-range instruments?
This model is designed for intermediate to advanced and professional players with experience in extended-range and modern metal techniques. The ultra-thin neck and technical tone character assume familiarity with 8-string playing and high-gain applications.
What genres and styles does the Tao-8 LH handle best?
It excels in metal, progressive, djent, and studio extended-range work. The articulate pickups, fast neck, and stable tuning system are optimized for these styles; it is not designed for jazz, blues, or traditional country.
Why does the Tao-8 LH have a hardtail bridge instead of a tremolo?
Hardtail bridges eliminate tuning instability and mechanical complexity on an 8-string instrument, especially important when dropping to lower tunings. This choice prioritizes working-musician reliability over effects versatility.
What makes the neck and body construction stable for an 8-string?
The swamp ash body with flamed maple top is paired with a 5-ply wenge/padauk neck laminate reinforced by carbon fiber rods, ensuring minimal flex and consistent sustain across all eight strings even under heavy picking and lower tunings.
Can the pickups handle both clean and high-gain tones?
Yes. The USA Chaosbreaker neck and Colossus bridge pickups are voiced for clarity and punch across the expanded frequency range, and the master volume with push-pull coil-split allows you to dial in everything from articulate cleans to crushing high-gain without switching guitars.
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