Schecter Demon 8 Vintage White
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A Demon Designed for Low Tunings and Metal Aesthetics
The Demon series embodies Schecter's Metal DNA: an aggressive design, satin finish, and dark hardware, serving an instrument that embraces heavy modern tones. In the 8-string version, the Demon 8 clearly targets low tunings and massive riffs, with active electronics engineered to retain definition even under heavy saturation.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Schecter Demon 8 is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to explore the extended range of an 8-string without compromising stability. It excels in modern metal, djent, death metal, metalcore, but remains relevant for heavy and textured atmospheres whenever precise rhythm and tight lows are sought.
The Sound
Its mahogany body provides density and a solid low-midrange, perfect for supporting palm mutes and massive chords. The 28" scale length improves string tension and helps keep the lows clear, while the fixed string-through bridge enhances attack and sustain. The active Duncan Designed HB-105 pickups deliver a high output level, with a clear and slightly compressed response: ideal for heavy distortions, harmonics, and tight rhythms. The simple controls (1 volume, 1 tone) and the 3-position selector go straight to the point, allowing quick shifts from cutting to thicker tones.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Nbrs of frets | 24 |
| Category | ST | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 8 | Color | White |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric guitar | Scale length | 28" / 711 mm |
| Number of strings | 8 | Inlays | Gothic Crosses |
| Wood | mahogany | Machine heads | Schecter, oil bath |
| Finish | Agged Black Satin (ABSN); Vintage White (VWHT); Crimson Red Burst (CRB) | Bridge | Schecter Custom Hardtail |
| Shape | cfin | Bridge type | fixed, string-through |
| Nut width | 54 mm / 2.125" | Hardware finish | Black Chrome |
| Nut thickness | 20 mm / 0.787" | Pickups | Duncan Designed HB-105, dual-coil |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.866" | Selector | 3-position |
| Nut | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | 406 mm / 16" | Power supply | 9V battery compartment |
| Frets | X-Jumbo | Comes with gig bag/case | optional, SGR-1C sold separately |
| Number of frets | 24 | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter Demon 8 Vintage White suitable for djent and low tunings?
The 28-inch (711 mm) scale length increases string tension to maintain clear low-end. The active Duncan Designed HB-105 pickups provide the necessary output for tight rhythms under heavy distortion.
What type of bridge does this 8-string guitar have?
This model is equipped with a Schecter Custom Hardtail fixed bridge with through-body strings. This setup contributes to attack and sustain without a tremolo system.
Is a battery required for the active pickups?
The active electronics are powered by a 9 V battery, with a dedicated compartment.
What are the neck dimensions of the Demon 8?
The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut measures 54 mm wide. The neck thickness is 20 mm at the nut and 22 mm at the 12th fret. The rosewood fingerboard has a 406 mm (16-inch) radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets.
Is a gig bag included with this guitar?
No gig bag or case is included. The SGR-1C case is available separately as an option.
