Schecter Damien-6 FR guitar in Satin Black
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Sound & Tone
The mahogany body lends weight and midrange thickness while the Diamond "Heretic" humbuckers, with Alnico V centers flanked by Ceramic 8 magnets, push a high-output, aggressive voice that stays articulate under heavy gain. The 25.5" scale keeps string tension firm for tight, defined low notes and clear pick attack, and the push-pull volume and tone plus 3-way switch let you thin things out or roll back to warmer neck-pickup tones. With 24 X-jumbo frets, a thin C maple neck and a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo, it's aimed squarely at metal and hard rock players who want fast lead runs, dive bombs and stable tuning.
Schecter Damien-6 FR Electric Guitar Satin Black
The Damien-6 FR is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate high-gain tones in the studio with a thin, fast neck profile that minimizes hand fatigue during long tracking sessions. Its comfortable arched mahogany body finished in satin black pairs with a Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod locking tremolo and dual Schecter Diamond "Heretic" humbuckers to deliver stable tuning and consistent tone across takes, ideal for layered recording work in metal and hard rock productions.
Recording-Friendly Playability
The thin C-shaped maple neck measures .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret, enabling quick and accurate position shifts for overdubbing and complex riff work across the 24 X-jumbo frets on a 14" fretboard radius. A Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut with a 1.653" width maintains solid string spacing and repeatable tuning stability, while the 25.5" scale length balances playability with traditional electric guitar tension for predictable tracking.
Studio Tone & Control
The Schecter Diamond "Heretic" humbuckers feature Alnico V center magnets flanked by Ceramic 8 magnets, producing articulate, aggressive tones that cut through dense mixes and respond well to high-gain processing. Separate Volume and Tone controls with push-pull function combined with a 3-way pickup selector allow precise mid-session tone adjustments across bridge, middle, and neck positions without requiring instrument swaps.
Key Features
- Body Material: Mahogany with satin black finish and black 1-ply binding
- Bolt-on construction with arched top contour
- Maple neck in thin C-shaped profile
- Rosewood fretboard with 24 X-jumbo frets and pearloid bat inlays
- 14" fretboard radius and 25.5" scale length
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, 1.653" width
- Schecter tuners with 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Schecter Diamond "Heretic" humbuckers with Alnico V center and Ceramic 8 flank magnets
- Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod locking tremolo with locking nut
- Volume/Tone push-pull control and 3-way pickup switch
- Black hardware throughout
- Right-handed configuration
The Damien-6 FR pairs cost-effective construction with legitimate locking hardware and pickup electronics, making it a solid foundation for metal and hard rock applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have?
The Damien-6 FR features a thin C-shaped maple neck measuring 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, designed for quick position shifts and reduced fatigue during extended playing sessions.
Is this guitar good for metal and djent?
Yes. The dual Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers with Alnico V center and Ceramic 8 flank magnets produce high-output, articulate tones built specifically for metal, hard rock, and djent styles, paired with a Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod tremolo for stable tuning.
What tremolo system does it use?
The Damien-6 FR is equipped with a Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod locking tremolo and locking nut, ensuring tuning stability across extended bends and divebombs.
How many frets does it have?
The guitar features 24 X-jumbo frets on a 14-inch fretboard radius with a 25.5-inch scale length, balancing playability with traditional electric guitar tension.
What materials are used in the construction?
The body is mahogany with a satin black finish and black 1-ply binding, the neck is thin C-shaped maple, and the fretboard is rosewood with pearloid bat inlays. It uses bolt-on construction with an arched top contour and includes a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut for tuning stability.
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