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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 LH guitar in Satin Black vs Schecter Damien Platinum-7 guitar in Satin Black
The Damien Platinum-6 LH is a left-handed 6-string built for traditional rock and metal, while the Damien Platinum-7 is a right-handed 7-string designed for extended-range progressive and djent styles. Choose the 6 LH if you're left-handed and want classic tuning flexibility; choose the 7-string if you're right-handed and need the low B for heavier, more modern tones.
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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 LH guitar in Satin Black
Schecter Damien Platinum-7 guitar in Satin Black
Specs side by side
| Schecter Damien Platinum-6 LH guitar in Satin Black | Schecter Damien Platinum-7 guitar in Satin Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $899.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Damien | Schecter Damien |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 26.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 7 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic | Tune-O-Matic |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Damien Platinum-6 LH guitar in Satin Black
- ✓ Dedicated left-handed configuration with comfortable orientation for left-handed players
- ✓ Familiar 25.5" scale and 6-string setup suits traditional drop tunings and standard riffing
- ✓ Slightly shorter scale (25.5") may feel faster and tighter for smaller hands
- ✓ Satin finish resists fingerprints and looks professional
Why choose Schecter Damien Platinum-7 guitar in Satin Black
- ✓ Seven-string platform expands range and enables lower, heavier tunings without sacrificing articulation
- ✓ Longer 26.5" scale maintains balanced tension and clarity across all seven strings
- ✓ 16" fretboard radius (vs. 14" on 6-string) suits extended-range playing and complex passages
- ✓ Wider 1.889" nut accommodates seven strings with proper spacing
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for drop tunings?
Both handle drop tunings well, but the Platinum-7's lower B string and longer 26.5" scale excel at ultra-low, heavy drop tunings (drop C and below) while maintaining clarity. The Platinum-6 LH works for standard drop D and drop C but may feel less controlled in deeper tunings.
What's the main playability difference?
The Platinum-6 LH has a 25.5" scale and 14" radius suited to traditional 6-string playing, while the Platinum-7 stretches to 26.5" scale with a 16" radius to manage seven-string tension and enable fast extended-range work. The 7-string's wider nut (1.889" vs. 1.653") spaces strings differently.
Are the pickups and controls identical?
Both use EMG-81 bridge and EMG-85 neck active humbuckers with volume, tone, and 3-way switch controls, delivering high output and minimal noise. The tone character is the same; the difference lies in how the extra string and scale length on the 7-string shape the overall voice.
Who should avoid each model?
Right-handed players cannot use the Platinum-6 LH by design. Jazz, blues, and traditional folk players will find both guitars' aggressive voicing and active pickups at odds with their typical tone and genre needs, regardless of string count.