Schecter C-7 Hellraiser Black Cherry

A Modern Reference in the Hellraiser Range

Introduced in 2006, the Hellraiser series has established itself as one of Schecter's flagship lines, designed to combine a spectacular look with a decidedly modern approach. This Hellraiser 7 incorporates the iconic aesthetic codes (flamed maple top, abalone, gothic inlays) while focusing on performance-oriented ergonomics, notably thanks to the sculpted "Ultra Access" heel and active electronics tailored for heavy tones.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

The Schecter Hellraiser 7 targets intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a reliable 7-string for both studio and stage. Its 26.5" / 673 mm scale length and 16" / 406 mm radius make it an excellent foundation for modern metal, djent, metalcore, hard rock, as well as more nuanced playing thanks to the coil-splitting pickups. The 24 X-Jumbo frets favor lead playing, bends, and a sharp attack, even in low tunings.

The Sound

The combination of mahogany (body + neck) and flamed maple top delivers a dense low end, solid mids, and a snappier attack, ideal for maintaining clarity on 7 strings. The EMG 707TW active pickups provide a high output level, controlled compression, and excellent precision on palm mutes and fast riffs. The 3-way selector switch and 2 volume + 1 tone controls allow easy balancing between rhythm and lead, while the split function opens the door to airier and sharper textures when you seek more articulation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes factory-equipped with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7 2621 strings (.010-.056 gauge): if you like their feel and response, sticking with the same set is a safe choice. The gig bag/case is optional: the SGR-1C model is listed as compatible and sold separately.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	7
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient

Type	electric guitar	Inlays	gothic crosses
Number of strings	7	Tuners	Schecter
Wood	mahogany	Tuner type	locking
Top	flamed maple on Black Cherry (BCH) finish	Bridge	TonePros 7-String TOM
Finish	Black Cherry (BCH) / Gloss Black (BLK) / Gloss White (WHT)	Bridge type	fixed, through-body strings
Shape	cfin	Hardware finish	Black Chrome
Nut width	48 mm / 1.889"	Pickups	EMG
Nut thickness	20 mm / 0.787"	Pickup type	humbuckers
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm / 0.866"	Models	707TW
Nut material	Graph Tech XL Black Tusq	Selector switch	3 positions
Radius	406 mm / 16"	Electronics	active
Frets	X-Jumbo	Controls	2 volumes, 1 tone
Number of frets	24	Power supply	9V battery compartment
Scale length	26.5" / 673 mm	Gig bag/case	optional, SGR-1C sold separately