Schecter C-8 Multi-Scale Rob Scallon LH Satin Dark Roast

A Modern 8-String Designed for Extended Range

This 8-string electric guitar belongs to the "extended range" instruments designed to maintain definition even when downtuned. The choice of a neck-through construction enhances vibrational continuity and the feel of stability under the fingers, while the "Satin Dark Roast" finish asserts a sleek aesthetic, ready for both stage and studio. The overall design aims for a very current compromise: playing comfort, stability, and precision across the entire range.

Who Is It For and Which Styles?

Intended for intermediate to expert guitarists, this 8-string excels in modern metal, djent, prog, post-metal, and cinematic compositions. The multi-scale design favors a tight attack on the low strings (palm-muted riffs, tight rhythmic patterns) while retaining a natural feel on the highs for leads, extended chords, and clean arpeggios.

The Sound

The ash body provides a lively response and excellent clarity, ideal for note separation in thick chords and modern distortion. The ebony fingerboard enhances articulation and attack precision, while the mahogany neck-through contributes to ample sustain and present mids. Regarding pickups, the Schecter Diamond '78 humbuckers (Special Rob Scallon and '78 Rob Scallon) deliver firm lows and clear highs, allowing transitions from punchy rhythms to more open sounds thanks to the push/pull Tone and 3-position selector.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For a simple and reliable setup, opt for an 8-string string set with gauge close to the original (Ernie Ball 8 EX .009-.080), a standard strap, a clip-on tuner, and a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable: essential and universally compatible accessories for an electric guitar.

Technical specifications

Format	Multi-scale	Strings	Steel
Left handed	Yes	Nbr of strings	8

Body wood	ash	Inlays	Pearloid Offset/Reverse Dots
Finish	Satin Dark Roast	Scale length	multi-scale 25.5"-27" / 648-686 mm
Type	neck-through	Bridge brand	Hipshot
Wood	3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcements	Bridge type	Hipshot Hardtail (.125) with string-through body
Profile	C	Hardware finish	black
Nut width	54 mm / 2.13"	Pickup brand	Schecter
Nut thickness	21.5 mm / 0.85"	Pickup type	humbucker
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm / 0.87"	Pickup models	Schecter Diamond '78 Special Rob Scallon and Schecter Diamond '78 Rob Scallon
Nut type	Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ	Selector	3-position
Fingerboard wood	ebony	Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone (push/pull)
Fingerboard radius	508 mm / 20"	Number of strings	8
Fret type	jumbo	Case/bag	not included (optional, SGR-Universal Guitar Hardcase sold separately)
Number of frets	24	Installed strings	Ernie Ball 8 EX (.009/.080)