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Schecter Hellraiser C-8 guitar in Black Cherry vs Schecter Synyster Standard Plus LH guitar in Synyster Standard Plus Left Handed , Gloss Natural -shc
The Hellraiser C-8 is an eight-string extended-range instrument built for drop tunings and djent, while the Synyster Standard Plus LH is a traditional six-string with a Floyd Rose tremolo designed for metal and hard rock versatility. Choose the Hellraiser if you need lower tunings and extended range; choose the Synyster if you want a left-handed six-string with whammy-bar control and coil-split cleans.
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Schecter Hellraiser C-8 guitar in Black Cherry
Schecter Synyster Standard Plus LH guitar in Synyster Standard Plus Left Handed , Gloss Natural -shc
Specs side by side
| Schecter Hellraiser C-8 guitar in Black Cherry | Schecter Synyster Standard Plus LH guitar in Synyster Standard Plus Left Handed , Gloss Natural -shc | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,249.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Hellraiser | Schecter Synyster Gates |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | — |
| Scale | 28" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 8 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Hipshot | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Hellraiser C-8 guitar in Black Cherry
- ✓ Eight-string extended range for serious drop-tuning and djent applications
- ✓ 28-inch scale and EMG 808 active pickups optimized for tight low-end clarity
- ✓ Hardtail bridge maximizes sustain and eliminates tuning issues from tremolo use
- ✓ Ultra Access cutaway makes upper-fret work extremely accessible
Why choose Schecter Synyster Standard Plus LH guitar in Synyster Standard Plus Left Handed , Gloss Natural -shc
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with ergonomic forearm contour for extended play comfort
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo enables expressive pitch manipulation and wide tuning range
- ✓ Coil-split humbuckers provide articulate cleans alongside aggressive gain tones
- ✓ 25.5-inch scale and ebony fretboard deliver traditional six-string playability with precision
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for standard tuning and traditional metal?
The Synyster Standard Plus LH is designed for traditional six-string metal and hard rock with a 25.5-inch scale. The Hellraiser C-8 is built specifically for extended-range and drop-tuning applications below standard, making it less suited for conventional tunings.
Can I use the Synyster for left-handed playing?
Yes—the Synyster Standard Plus LH is explicitly built as a left-handed guitar with a reversed body shape, pickup configuration, and controls. The Hellraiser C-8 is not offered in a left-handed version based on the provided information.
What is the key hardware difference between these two?
The Hellraiser C-8 uses a Hipshot Hardtail bridge for maximum sustain and tuning stability without tremolo. The Synyster Standard Plus LH features a Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod Locking Tremolo, allowing dynamic pitch bending and wider tuning range manipulation.
Which pickup system is more versatile?
The Synyster's Synyster Gates humbuckers with coil-split capability can deliver both aggressive lead tones and articulate cleans. The Hellraiser's dual EMG 808 active pickups are optimized purely for extended-range clarity and aggression without coil-split options.