Schecter Omen 5 Extreme Black Cherry
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Omen Extreme: Schecter's Mid-Range Model Designed for Quality/Finish Ratio
Within the Schecter lineup, the Omen series stands out as a particularly interesting mid-range choice: it focuses on immediate playability, clean manufacturing, and an affordable price. The Omen Extreme variant is distinguished by its flamed maple top, offering a more premium aesthetic touch, reminiscent of the visual spirit of Schecter series more oriented towards metal.
An Easy-to-Handle 5-String, Tailored for Modern Styles
With its thin C-shaped neck, 24-fret fingerboard, and active electronics, the Schecter Omen Extreme 5 is aimed at intermediate bassists as well as more advanced musicians seeking a versatile 5-string. It performs well in rock, metal, pop, and modern funk, especially when a tight low end and clear attack are needed to cut through the mix.
Sound
The acoustic foundation is based on a mahogany body, which provides full lows and natural warmth, complemented by a flamed maple top that enhances attack and clarity. The two Schecter Diamond Bass humbuckers deliver a dense and powerful sound, while the 2-band active electronics allow quick tonal shaping: more roundness and depth for deep grooves, or more bite for picked lines and low-tuned riffs. The 35" / 889 mm scale length improves the definition of the 5th string (B) with solid sustain.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| Type | electric bass | Scale length | 35" / 889 mm |
| Number of strings | 5 | Inlays | Abalone & Pearloid Vector |
| Wood | mahogany | Tuning machines brand | Schecter |
| Top | flamed maple | Tuning machines type | oil bath |
| Finish | Vintage Sunburst (VSB) / Black Cherry (BCH) | Bridge brand | Schecter |
| Shape | thin C | Bridge type | Diamond Bass |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.771" | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Nut thickness | 20 mm / 0.787" | Pickup brand | Schecter |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.866" | Pickup type | humbuckers |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | Pickup models | Diamond Bass x 2 |
| Radius | 16" / 406 mm | Controls | volume |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo | Power supply | 9V battery compartment |
| Number of frets | 24 | Comes with gig bag/case | optional, SGR-6B sold separately |
Questions frequently asked
Does the 35-inch scale length improve the B string?
The 35" (889 mm) scale length enhances the definition of the 5th B string and provides solid sustain.
What adjustments does the active electronics offer?
The 2-band active electronics allow quick adjustment of the bass fullness or attack bite. Two Schecter Diamond Bass humbuckers provide a dense and powerful tonal foundation. Power is supplied by a 9V battery.
Is the Schecter Omen 5 Extreme Black Cherry suitable for metal?
This model suits rock and metal styles thanks to its two humbuckers and active electronics. The mahogany body delivers full lows, while the flamed maple top enhances attack.
What are the neck dimensions of this 5-string bass?
The thin C neck measures 45 mm at the nut, with a thickness of 20 mm at the nut and 22 mm at the 12th fret. The fingerboard radius is 16" (406 mm) with 24 X-Jumbo frets.
Is a gig bag included with the bass?
No gig bag or case is included. The SGR-6B case is available separately as an option.
