What neck profile and scale length does this guitar have?

The Solo-II Damien Platinum features a thin "C" neck shape that measures 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth, paired with a 24.75" scale length and 14" fingerboard radius. This combination delivers speed and comfort while maintaining stability, and feels familiar to players experienced with both Gibson-style and modern platforms.

Which pickups are in this guitar and what do they do?

The EMG 81 bridge pickup delivers tight, articulate high-end response ideal for fast passages and palm-muted riffs, while the EMG 85 neck pickup provides warmth and sustain for lead work and smooth rhythm tones. Independent bridge and neck volume controls allow real-time blending and tonal shaping without reaching for pedals.

Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?

Yes—the Solo-II Damien Platinum is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, rock, and progressive genres. The EMG pickups are high-gain capable, the set-neck construction provides proven on-stage reliability, and the thin "C" neck excels at fast lead work and aggressive rhythm playing.

What hardware and construction make this guitar reliable for touring?

The guitar features a 3-piece maple set-neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod, Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut, and Grover tuners with satin chrome hardware. Set-neck construction offers superior sustain and tuning stability compared to bolt-on designs, while the modern hardware is built to withstand road use.

What genres is this guitar not recommended for?

The Solo-II Damien Platinum is not optimized for jazz or folk playing. Its aggressive character, high-gain electronics, and metal-focused design make it a poor fit for the warm, nuanced tones and articulation those genres typically demand.

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 $63 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.

Schecter Solo-II Damien Platinum

The Solo-II Damien Platinum is built for players who need speed and consistency night after night. Its thin "C" neck profile and 24.75" scale length make it equally suited for explosive lead work and marathon sets, while the mahogany body and aggressive styling back up serious tonal range—EMG 81 and EMG 85 pickups handle everything from high-gain crunch to articulate cleans without breaking a sweat.

Playability & Feel

The thin "C" neck shape with measured taper—20mm at the first fret, 22mm at the twelfth—keeps your hand moving freely without sacrificing neck stability under pressure. A 24.75" scale and 14" fingerboard radius sits comfortably for players jumping between Gibson-style platforms and modern shredding rigs, while 22 jumbo frets deliver clarity and snap across the entire range, gig after gig.

Tone & Electronics

The EMG 81 bridge pickup locks in tight, articulate response—perfect for fast passages, palm-muted riffs, and cutting through a live mix. The EMG 85 neck pickup brings warmth and sustain for vocal lead lines and fat rhythm tones. Independent volume controls for each pickup plus a master tone knob and 3-way toggle give you on-the-fly blending and tonal adjustment from your fingertips, keeping your attack direct and your hands on the neck.

Key Features

Mahogany body with carved top contour and silver-white-black binding
3-piece maple set-neck with 2-way adjustable truss rod
Rosewood fingerboard with silver "Bats" inlay
Thin "C" neck shape; 20mm at 1st fret, 22mm at 12th fret
24.75" scale length with 14" fingerboard radius
22 jumbo frets
EMG 81 bridge pickup and EMG 85 neck pickup
Bridge volume, neck volume, master tone, and 3-way toggle switch
Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
42mm Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut
Grover tuners with satin chrome hardware
D'Addario Regular Light NYXL 1046 strings installed

The Solo-II Damien Platinum pairs traditional set-neck construction with modern EMG electronics and rugged hardware, delivering the reliability and tonal firepower working players count on—night in, night out.

Condition	New
Dexterity	Right handed
Neck Construction	Set-Neck
Country of Manufacture	Indonesia

Body Style	Single Cutaway
Scale Length	24.75" Scale
Frets	24 Frets
Fretboard	Ebony
Neck Wood	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set-Neck
Pickups	HH
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar
Strings	6
Orientation	Right handed
Model Year	2025
Made In	Indonesia

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