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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR LH guitar in Satin Black vs Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black
The Damien Platinum-6 FR LH is a left-handed metal and technical-shred machine with 24 X-Jumbo frets and Floyd Rose locking bridge, while the Pete Dee PT is a right-handed, versatile rock and blues workhorse with a Bigsby vibrato and traditional 22-fret layout. Choose the Damien for aggressive drop-tuning work and speed-focused metal; choose the Pete Dee for blues, rock, and players who want tonal flexibility without extreme specifications.
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Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR LH guitar in Satin Black
Specs side by side
| Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR LH guitar in Satin Black | Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.00 | $999.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Damien | Schecter PT |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Bigsby |
| Year | 2024 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Damien Platinum-6 FR LH guitar in Satin Black
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special locking bridge for aggressive tuning stability and divebomb effects
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets enable faster interval work and extended technical passages
- ✓ Left-handed configuration serves southpaw players
- ✓ Set-neck construction maximizes upper-fret access and body resonance
Why choose Schecter Pete Dee PT guitar in Gloss Black
- ✓ Right-handed configuration serves the majority of players
- ✓ Bigsby Flat Top B50 vibrato offers smooth, musical modulation for rock and blues
- ✓ 22 medium frets suit traditional rock and blues phrasing over shredding demands
- ✓ Alnico and Duncan Designed pickups deliver warm, articulate tones across multiple genres
Frequently asked questions
Why does the Damien have 24 frets while the Pete Dee has 22?
The Damien's 24 X-Jumbo frets are designed for metal and technical progressive players who need extended range and speed above the 12th fret. The Pete Dee's 22 medium frets align with traditional rock and blues phrasing, where extreme upper-fret access is less critical.
What is the main difference in bridge and vibrato systems?
The Damien uses a Floyd Rose Special locking bridge built for aggressive divebombs, drop tunings, and tuning stability during extreme bending. The Pete Dee uses a Bigsby Flat Top B50 vibrato, which offers a gentler, more musical modulation effect suited to rock and blues.
Are these guitars available in both left-handed and right-handed?
The Damien Platinum-6 FR LH is explicitly a left-handed model. The Pete Dee PT is a right-handed model. If you are left-handed and interested in the Pete Dee, you would need to verify left-handed availability separately.
Which pickup pairing is better for metal versus blues?
The Damien's EMG 81 and 85 active pickups are high-output and optimized for aggressive metal tones with minimal noise. The Pete Dee's Schecter Diamond SuperRock Custom Alnico and Duncan Designed FG-101N deliver warmer, more responsive character ideal for blues articulation and rock versatility.