Schecter C-8 Deluxe Electric Guitar Satin Black
Description
Brand new guitar with standard tuning, factory setup, and full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
General
- Model Name C-8 Deluxe
- Item Number 440
- Country of Origin Indonesia
- Guitar Color Satin Black (SBK)
Neck
- Tuners Schecter
- Fretboard Rosewood
- Neck Material Maple
- Inlays 4mm Dots
- Scale 28” (711mm)
- Neck Shape Thin ‘C’
- Thickness @ 1st Fret- .787” (20mm)/ @ 12th Fret- .866” (22mm)
- Frets 24 Narrow X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius 16” (406mm)
- Nut Graphite
- Nut Width 2.125” (54mm)
- Truss Rod 2-Way Adjustable Rod w/ 5/32” (4mm) Allen Nut
Body
- Hardware Color Chrome
- Bridge Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
- Dexterity Right Handed
- Construction Bolt-on
- Body Material Basswood
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup Schecter Diamond Plus
- Neck Pickup Schecter Diamond Plus
Accessories
- Hardware Color Chrome
- Knobs Metal Knurled w/ Set Screw
- Case SGR-1C "Case Sold Separately"
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Schecter C-8 Deluxe captures extended-range clarity and articulation in the studio, with a tight, defined low end that stays locked in dense mixes and highs that cut through without harshness. The 24-fret, 28-inch scale design and rosewood fingerboard give you full sonic palette access for composition, layering, and genre-crossing sessions, while the Schecter Diamond Plus pickups handle both aggressive tracking and nuanced post-processing. A versatile, capable platform for recording progressive, metal, and experimental material at home.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar aimed at?
The C-8 Deluxe is built for intermediate to professional players. The thin 'C' neck, narrow X-jumbo frets, and 28-inch scale require solid fretting technique and familiarity with extended-range tuning systems, making it less forgiving for beginners but ideal for gigging and session work.
What genres and styles work best with this guitar?
This is a metal and progressive specialist. The tight low end, articulate highs, and extended-range clarity excel in metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent styles, but traditional jazz and acoustic folk voicings are outside its tonal wheelhouse.
What pickups are in the C-8 Deluxe, and are they good for aggression?
Both the bridge and neck positions use Schecter Diamond Plus pickups, which are voiced for the aggressive character and articulation this guitar is designed for. They deliver the cut and definition extended-range music demands.
Is a case included, and what else comes in the box?
The guitar ships with factory setup and full manufacturer warranty, but the case is sold separately. The Schecter comes with metal knurled knobs, a graphite nut, Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body construction, and chrome hardware.
How does the 28-inch scale affect playability compared to standard 6-string guitars?
The 28-inch scale is longer than a standard guitar, spacing the frets further apart to maintain proper string tension across eight strings. Combined with the thin 'C' neck and narrow X-jumbo frets, it's designed for modern extended-range technique but requires hand strength and familiarity with wide string spacing.
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