Schecter Omen Extreme Fr Lh Black Cherry
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An "Extreme" Omen: the Schecter spirit with a premium touch
The Omen series holds a central place in the Schecter catalog: it is the mid-range designed to offer a true serious instrument feel without breaking the budget. The Omen Extreme version stands out with its flamed maple top, visually aligned with higher-end models like the Hellraiser, while maintaining the Omen philosophy: efficiency, comfort, and versatility.
For which guitarist and styles?
The Schecter Omen Extreme is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a stable and inspiring electric guitar. Thanks to its 24 frets, long scale length, and simple passive electronics, it is perfectly suited for rock, hard rock, and metal, including lower tunings and heavy distortion.
Sound
The combination of a mahogany body and a maple top provides a very effective balance: mahogany favors a dense low-midrange and generous sustain, while maple adds attack and precision to maintain definition when saturated. The two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers deliver a rather warm and balanced sound, with a bridge pickup capable of handling high gain without collapsing. The 3-position selector and 2 volume + 1 tone controls allow switching from massive rhythm tones to more singing leads, all within a simple and straightforward setup.
Recommended compatible accessories
This guitar comes factory-equipped with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (10-46) strings: sticking with this gauge is a safe bet to maintain the feel and overall balance. A Schecter SGR-1C case is available sold separately and is the brand's recommended option.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Scale length | 648 mm / 25.5" |
| Number of strings | 6 | Inlays | Abalone & Pearloid Vector |
| Wood | mahogany | Tuning machines brand | Schecter |
| Top | maple | Tuning machines type | oil bath |
| Finish | Black Cherry (BCH) | Bridge brand | Floyd Rose Special |
| Shape | cfin | Bridge type | floating with locking strings |
| Nut width | 41.3 mm / 1.625" | Pickup brand | Schecter |
| Nut thickness | 20 mm / 0.787" | Pickup type | humbuckers |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 22 mm / 0.866" | Pickup models | Diamond Plus |
| Nut type | Floyd Rose Special | Selector | 3-position |
| Fingerboard radius | 355 mm / 14" | Electronics | passive |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo | Controls | 2 volume |
| Number of frets | 24 | Delivered with gig bag/case | optional, SGR-1C case sold separately |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Schecter Omen Extreme FR LH suitable for metal?
The two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers and the 648 mm scale length favor saturated sounds as well as lower tunings. The mahogany body provides mid-low frequencies and sustain, while the maple top enhances attack.
Is the Floyd Rose Special floating and does it lock the strings?
The Floyd Rose Special bridge is a floating, locking tremolo model paired with a Floyd Rose Special nut. This setup allows the use of the vibrato with tuning stability suited to this system.
What is the pickup configuration and controls?
The passive electronics include two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers and a 3-position selector switch. Two volume knobs and one tone knob allow separate adjustment of the pickup levels. The bridge pickup is designed to maintain clarity with high gain.
Does this left-handed guitar have 24 frets?
The fingerboard has 24 X-Jumbo frets, a 355 mm (14 inches) radius, and a 648 mm (25.5 inches) scale length. The neck measures 20 mm at the nut and 22 mm at the 12th fret.
Which case and string gauge should be chosen?
The Schecter SGR-1C case is recommended and sold separately. The original setup uses Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 strings with a 10-46 gauge.
