Schecter Omen 5 Extreme Vintage Sunburst
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Essential Information About the Schecter Omen Extreme 5 Bass
Essential Information About the Schecter Omen Extreme 5 Bass
- 5 strings with a long scale length of 35" / 889 mm: firmer tension on the low B, ideal for modern tunings.
- 2-band active electronics: wide range of adjustments to switch from a warm sound to a more aggressive attack.
- Two Schecter Diamond Bass humbuckers: punch, definition, and solid output level for both pick and finger playing.
- Refined finish and flamed maple top: a "high-end" look inspired by the aesthetics of the brand's more robust models.
Manufacturer Information
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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 | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| 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 |
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Questions frequently asked
Does the 35-inch scale length improve the B string?
The 35" (889 mm) scale length enhances the definition of the fifth B string and provides solid sustain. This length contributes to a tight low end suitable for low tunings.
What adjustments does the active electronics offer?
The 2-band active electronics allow quick adjustment of the bass warmth or the attack punch. Two Schecter Diamond Bass humbuckers provide a dense and powerful tonal foundation. Power is supplied by a 9 V battery via a dedicated compartment.
Is the Schecter Omen 5 Extreme Vintage Sunburst suitable for metal?
This model is well suited for metal thanks to its two Diamond Bass humbuckers and active electronics. The mahogany body delivers full lows, while the flamed maple top enhances attack and clarity.
What are the neck dimensions of this 5-string bass?
The thin C-shaped neck measures 45 mm at the nut, with a thickness of 20 mm at the nut and 22 mm at the 12th fret. The 16" (406 mm) radius fingerboard features 24 X-Jumbo frets.
Is a gig bag included with the bass?
No gig bag or case is included. The SGR-6B gig bag is sold separately.
