Schecter Omen 8 Ms Elite See Thru Blue Burst
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Multiscale 8-string: more even tension, tighter lows, and better intonation for modern tunings.
- Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups: sharp attack, high gain headroom, and definition suited for riffs and extended chords.
- Modern comfort: maple neck with a Thin "C" profile, 24 jumbo frets, and a very flat radius for speed and bends.
- Premium look: figured burl poplar top with a See Thru Blue Burst finish for a very "modern metal" aesthetic.
Manufacturer Information
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An Omen Elite Designed for Modern Guitarists, at the Heart of the Schecter Range
The Omen Elite series embodies Schecter's performance-oriented approach: contemporary ergonomics, a distinctive aesthetic, and technical choices made to handle heavy distortion. In the 8-string multiscale version, this Omen Elite-8 clearly targets extended ranges (from massive riffs to complex voicings) while maintaining familiar playability for guitarists used to fast necks.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a stable and comfortable 8-string. It excels in modern metal, djent, death, prog, hardcore, and all music requiring tight lows and clear articulation. The multiscale design also facilitates low tunings while keeping a balanced playing feel, even on the 8th string.
Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm, dense foundation with sustain, ideal for saturated tones. The figured burl poplar top mainly adds an aesthetic signature while preserving a clear attack. The Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups deliver a modern character: solid lows, present mids, and defined highs so that palm mutes, harmonics, and rich chords remain intelligible. The 5-position selector switch broadens the tonal palette, from massive rhythms to clearer textures, while the Hipshot multiscale fixed bridge enhances tuning stability, precision, and sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For gear, you can rely on universal essentials: 6.35 mm jack cable (instrument), plectrums suited to your attack, strap, and tuner. For strings, favor an 8-string set with gauge appropriate for low tunings to best exploit the tension provided by the multiscale design.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | ST | Electronics | Passive |
| Format | Multi-scale | Electroacoustic | No |
| Left handed | No | Color | Blue |
| Strings | Steel | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbr of strings | 8 | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Body | mahogany with figured burl poplar top | Nut width | 56 mm / 2.20" |
| Neck | maple | Bridge | Hipshot 8-String Multiscale Fixed Bridge |
| Neck profile | Thin "C" | Tuners | Schecter |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Pickups | Schecter Diamond Heretic Pair |
| Scale length | multiscale 25.5" - 27.5" / 648 mm - 698 mm | Controls | volume / tone / 5-position selector switch |
| Radius | 20" / 508 mm | Model | Omen Elite-8 Multiscale |
| Frets | 24 jumbo | Finish | See Thru Blue Burst |
| Nut | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter Omen 8 Ms Elite suitable for low tunings?
The multiscale fretboard from 25.5 to 27.5 inches (648 to 698 mm) promotes balanced tension, especially on the 8th string. The Hipshot 8-String Multiscale fixed bridge contributes to tuning stability.
What styles can be played with this 8-string guitar?
This setup is designed for modern metal, djent, death, prog, and hardcore genres. The Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups are made to preserve tight lows and a defined attack when saturated.
What is the neck profile of the Omen Elite-8 Multiscale?
The maple neck features a Thin "C" profile, with a rosewood fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, and a 20-inch (508 mm) radius.
What electronic controls are available on this Schecter?
The electronics include a pair of Schecter Diamond Heretic pickups. Volume and tone controls allow basic adjustments. The 5-way selector switch expands the available pickup combinations.
Which strings and accessories should be planned?
A set of steel strings for 8-string guitars, chosen with a gauge suitable for low tunings, is recommended. A 6.35 mm jack cable, strap, picks, and a tuner are compatible.
