Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S guitar in Black Cherry Open Box

Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S in Black Cherry

The Hellraiser C-7 FR S is a purpose-built seven-string instrument designed for modern extended-range playing. Its slim Thin C neck profile and 26.5" scale deliver comfortable fretting hand positioning across all registers, while the Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge enables aggressive dive-bombs and pitch manipulation without tuning drift. The quilted maple top over mahogany body finished in Black Cherry presents a striking aesthetic backed by solid tonal foundation.

Playability & Build

The set-neck mahogany construction with Ultra Access body contours provides reliable sustain and upper-fret access critical for seven-string work. The rosewood fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 16" radius supports both aggressive lead work and clean chordal playing, while the 47.6 mm nut width spaces the strings appropriately for seven-string clarity without cramping. On stage, this neck geometry keeps your hand moving fluidly through complex passages, and the set-neck joint ensures consistent intonation and response night after night.

Tone & Electronics

An EMG 81-7 bridge pickup delivers aggressive, articulate output suited to heavy playing and drop tunings, cutting through a full live mix with definition. The Sustainiac neck pickup adds harmonic sustain and feedback control through dedicated Sustainiac mode switching, opening sonic territory beyond traditional voicing. Independent volume, tone, and intensity controls plus a 3-way pickup selector and 2-way Sustainiac on/off switch provide comprehensive tonal sculpting without menu diving—critical when you're mid-set and need quick adjustments.

Key Features

• Body: Mahogany with quilted maple top
• Neck: Mahogany set-neck with Ultra Access
• Finish: Black Cherry with abalone binding (BLK/WHT/BLK multi-ply)
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 16" radius, 24 X-Jumbo frets
• Scale: 26.5" (673 mm)
• Neck profile: Thin C (.787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret)
• Nut width: 47.6 mm
• Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7; Neck pickup: Sustainiac
• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series
• Tuners: Grover with black chrome hardware
• Controls: Volume, Tone, Intensity, 3-Way Pickup Switch, 2-Way Sustainiac On/Off, 3-Way Sustainiac Mode (Fundamental/Mix/Harmonic)
• Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-string (.010–.056)

This seven-string combines precision hardware, dual-voicing electronics, and ergonomic neck geometry to handle contemporary metal, progressive, and extended-range styles with confidence on any stage.