Schecter Damien-8 Multiscale guitar in Satin Black
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2477
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck give the Damien-8 a firm, focused midrange, while the 25.5" to 27.5" multiscale layout keeps the low strings tight and clearly pitched instead of loose and muddy. Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups at the bridge and neck push an aggressive, high-output voice with enough treble definition to keep fast riffing and chordal work legible across all eight strings, and the push-pull volume/tone plus 3-way switch let you pull back to cleaner, rounder neck-position sounds. With its fixed Hipshot bridge and X-Jumbo frets on a flat 20" radius, it leans toward metal, djent and progressive playing where low-tuned rhythm accuracy and clean lead articulation both matter.
Schecter Damien-8 Multiscale Electric Guitar
The Damien-8 Multiscale delivers a thin, fast neck profile with carbon-reinforced stability that rewards aggressive playing across all eight strings. This professional-grade instrument balances extended-range capability with genuine ergonomic comfort, translating the multiscale fretboard design into practical playability from the lowest frequencies to the highest. Road-tested construction and Schecter's signature hardware make this a serious tool for metal, progressive, and modern styles at a fraction of original pricing.
Playability & Neck Design
The multiscale architecture spans 25.5" to 27.5" across eight strings, eliminating the tension and intonation compromises of traditional extended-range designs. A thin 'C' profile maple neck with carbon fiber reinforcement and 24 X-Jumbo frets on a 20" radius rosewood fretboard sits in the hand with speed and responsiveness, while the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and 2-way adjustable truss rod lock in stability for live settings and enable precise tweaks between gigs.
Tone & Electronics
Paired Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups in both bridge and neck positions cut through on stage with the aggression and clarity eight-string playing demands, with a Volume/Tone push-pull control and 3-way switch letting you shape your voice across a focused range. The Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge and black hardware throughout hold tuning rock-solid under performance conditions and deliver the sustain modern rigs require.
Key Features
- Multiscale design: 25.5" to 27.5" across eight strings
- Maple neck with thin 'C' profile and carbon fiber reinforcement
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood fretboard with 20" radius
- Neck thickness: .787" at 1st fret / .866" at 12th fret
- Mahogany body with bolt-on construction
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, 2.205" width
- Schecter Diamond Heretic bridge and neck pickups
- Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge with black hardware
- Volume/Tone push-pull control with 3-way switch
- Metal knurled knobs with set screws
- Satin black finish
- Schecter tuners with 2-way adjustable truss rod
This Damien-8 Multiscale combines professional specifications, proven hardware, and genuine eight-string ergonomics in a used instrument priced to move.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 8 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is multiscale architecture and why does it matter on an eight-string?
Multiscale fretboards vary the scale length across the strings—on this Damien-8, the low B string has a 27.5" scale while the high F# sits at 25.5". This eliminates tension imbalance and intonation drift inherent to traditional eight-strings, where all strings share one scale length, resulting in tighter lows and cleaner highs.
Is the neck comfortable for someone transitioning from a standard six-string?
Yes. The thin 'C' profile maple neck and fast fret access make the transition smoother than many eight-strings; the multiscale design also reduces finger stretch compared to parallel eight-string designs, easing the adjustment period for extended-range work.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Damien-8 is engineered for metal, progressive, and djent—styles that demand aggressive tone, clear articulation, and tight low end. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk applications.
What pickups are in this guitar and what tonal character do they have?
This guitar features Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups in both bridge and neck positions, voiced to deliver the aggression, clarity, and sustain required for eight-string metal and progressive work. A volume/tone push-pull control and 3-way switch provide focused tonal flexibility without excessive complexity.
How does the Hipshot fixed bridge contribute to playability and tone?
The Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge is specifically designed for extended-range tuning stability and sustain; its rigid construction eliminates slippage and sympathetic vibration, ensuring consistent intonation through aggressive playing and complex tunings.
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