Schecter Omen Elite-6 FR guitar in Black Cherry Burst
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- SCHECTER2453
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with burl top gives the Omen Elite-6 a warm, punchy midrange and long sustain, further reinforced by the string-thru-body hardtail bridge that adds resonance and tight low-end definition. The Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers at neck and bridge cover a broad output range, and the 5-way switch opens up thinner, more scooped voices alongside the full humbucker growl for cleans and rhythm parts. With a 25.5" scale, thin maple neck and 24 X-jumbo frets, it leans toward rock, metal and alternative playing where fast lead runs and driving riffs both matter.
Schecter Omen Elite-6 FR Guitar Black Cherry Burst
The Omen Elite-6 FR is built for players who demand speed and precision. Its slim Thin "C" profile maple neck and 24 X-jumbo frets on a 14" radius rosewood fingerboard cut fatigue during long sets and enable aggressive lead passages without sacrifice. The neck carves through fast position shifts with authority, while the Black Cherry Burst finish over a mahogany body with burl top and arched contour distributes weight in a way that keeps you comfortable whether standing or sitting through a full gig.
Playability & Build Quality
The 25.5" scale length paired with precise dimensions—.787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret—locks in a neck feel that suits both tight rhythm work and soaring solos. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and 2-way adjustable truss rod guarantee tuning holds night after night, while pearloid line inlays serve as tactile fret landmarks under stage lights and in the heat of performance.
Tone & Electronics
A pair of Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups voice the guitar with aggression and clarity across neck and bridge positions, managed through volume, tone, and 5-way switch electronics with responsive metal knurled knobs. The mahogany construction locks in a warm, punchy midrange with the sustain you need for rock, metal, and alternative stages, while the string-thru-body hardtail bridge design anchors tuning and maximizes the note resonance that reaches the back of the room.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with burl top and Black Cherry Burst finish
- Arched top contour with black 1-ply binding
- Maple neck with Thin "C" profile; 25.5" scale length
- Rosewood fingerboard with 24 X-jumbo frets and 14" radius
- Neck dimensions: .787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret
- Pearloid line inlays
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width)
- Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups (neck and bridge)
- Volume, tone, and 5-way switch controls with metal knurled knobs
- Schecter Custom hardtail bridge with string-thru-body design
- Schecter tuners with black hardware
- Factory-installed Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings (.010–.046)
This instrument fuses responsive playability, rock-solid hardware, and versatile electronics into a workhorse guitar built to perform reliably through serious playing and professional gigging.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Alternative
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fret size does the Omen Elite-6 FR have?
The guitar features a slim Thin C-profile maple neck with a 25.5-inch scale length and 24 X-jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard with a 14-inch radius. Neck dimensions are 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, designed for fast, comfortable lead and rhythm playing.
What pickups come with this guitar and how versatile are they?
The Omen Elite-6 FR is equipped with Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups in neck and bridge positions, controlled via volume, tone, and a 5-way switch with metal knurled knobs. These pickups deliver warm, punchy midrange with sustain and articulation suited to rock, metal, and alternative styles.
How does the hardtail bridge affect tuning stability?
The string-thru-body hardtail bridge design maximizes resonance and ensures tuning stability across extended sessions and live performances by eliminating the mechanical complexity of a tremolo system and anchoring strings directly through the body.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz, folk, or country music?
The Omen Elite-6 FR is optimized for metal, hard rock, rock, and alternative styles; its tonal character and playability are not well suited to jazz, folk, or country applications.
What hardware and nut specifications are included?
The guitar includes a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653-inch width), Schecter tuners with black hardware, a 2-way adjustable truss rod for neck relief adjustment, and comes factory-strung with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings (0.010–0.046).
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 $49 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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