Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 guitar in Trans Black Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1925
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with quilted maple top and set-neck construction gives this eight-string a thick low-end foundation with a firm midrange, while the 28" scale keeps the lowest strings tight and defined rather than loose. Active EMG 57-8H and 66-8H pickups push high output with articulate attack and a wide dynamic range, and the Hipshot hardtail with string-thru-body loading plus the ebony fingerboard add sustain and a crisp note edge. It's aimed squarely at modern metal and progressive playing, where palm-muted low riffs need to stay clear and lead lines have to cut through heavy gain.
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 Electric Guitar Trans Black Burst
The Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 puts an exceptionally thin and fast neck in your hands, with its ultra-thin "C" neck profile measuring just 0.748" at the first fret and 0.787" at the twelfth fret. The extended 28" scale and set-neck construction with ultra-access joint give you smooth fretboard navigation across all registers, making this 8-string platform road-ready for extended-range work in modern metal and progressive genres. The trans black burst finish with carbon fiber binding and glow-in-dark side dots looks sharp on stage and in the studio, backed by solid construction that stands up to gigging demands.
Playability & Build
A maple 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods stays stable under aggressive play and stays light in hand, while the ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets on a 20" radius delivers precise intonation and comfortable fretting during marathon sets. The Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design locks in sustain and cuts through the mix with tonal clarity, anchored by Schecter locking tuners and Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut for tuning stability that lasts your entire show and clean string transition from note to note.
Tone & Electronics
Active EMG 57-8H bridge and EMG 66-8H neck pickups with brushed black chrome covers snap to life with articulate, punchy tones and extended dynamic range across all eight strings, powered by a 9-volt clip-in battery compartment. This active setup excels live in both high-gain and dynamic playing contexts, delivering the cut and output that cuts through a band mix and holds its own in modern extended-range applications.
Key Features
- 8-string configuration with 28" (711mm) scale length
- Mahogany body with Quilted Maple top and trans black burst finish
- Set-neck construction with ultra-access neck joint for fretboard access
- Maple 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra thin "C" neck shape: 0.748" at 1st fret, 0.787" at 12th fret
- Ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets, 20" radius
- Mother of Pearl offset/reverse dots with gothic cross inlay at 12th fret
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, 2.125" width
- Active EMG 57-8H bridge and EMG 66-8H neck pickups with brushed black covers
- Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design
- Schecter locking tuners with black chrome hardware
- Carbon fiber multi-ply binding and glow-in-dark side dots
This instrument combines extended-range capability with professional-grade components, delivering the playability and tonal authority that serious modern players demand from a gigging and recording workhorse.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 28" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 8 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ High-gain applications
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Jazz
- – Country
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
This is an advanced to professional instrument. The ultra-thin C-profile neck (0.748" at the first fret), 28" scale length, and active EMG pickups demand prior experience with extended-range guitars and modern high-gain techniques. It excels for players already comfortable with 8-string tuning and metal/progressive playing styles.
What genres and playing styles is this best for?
The Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 is purpose-built for metal, progressive, djent, and high-gain applications where articulate tone and extended dynamic range matter. It is not recommended for blues, jazz, or country styles.
What pickups does it have, and how do they sound?
It features active EMG 57-8H (bridge) and EMG 66-8H (neck) pickups with brushed black chrome covers. These deliver articulate, punchy tones with high output and extended dynamic range across all eight strings, excelling in both high-gain and dynamic playing contexts. The active design requires a 9-volt clip-in battery.
How does the neck construction support fast, reliable playing?
The maple 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods provides lightweight stability and resists warping, while the ultra-thin C-profile shape (0.748" at the first fret) maximizes speed and fretboard access. The set-neck construction with ultra-access joint ensures smooth navigation across all registers without sacrificing sustain.
What hardware and tuning stability does it offer?
The Hipshot hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design maximizes sustain and tonal clarity, while Schecter locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (2.125" width) anchor reliable tuning retention for demanding live and studio use.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $94 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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