Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S guitar in Black Cherry
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1829
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set neck with a quilted maple top give this seven-string a thick, sustaining low end with enough top-end definition to keep chords from turning muddy, while the 26.5" scale keeps the low B tight and articulate. The EMG 81-7 in the bridge is high-output and aggressive, delivering the tight, cutting attack that suits metal rhythm work and lead playing under heavy gain, and the neck Sustainiac opens up endless sustain and harmonic feedback for solos and ambient textures. With 24 X-jumbo frets, a 16" radius, a thin 'C' mahogany neck and a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, it is built for fast, low-tuned riffing and dive-bomb-heavy lead styles.
Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S in Black Cherry
The Hellraiser C-7 FR S is a purpose-built seven-string instrument engineered for modern extended-range recording and live work. Its slim Thin C neck profile and 26.5" scale enable precise fretting across all registers without fatigue during long tracking sessions, while the Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge maintains pitch stability through aggressive pitch manipulation and creative effects without tuning drift between takes. The quilted maple top over mahogany body finished in Black Cherry delivers both visual clarity on camera and a solid tonal foundation that translates well in the mix.
Recording & Tracking Performance
The set-neck mahogany construction with Ultra Access body contours provides the sustain and upper-fret articulation essential for capturing clean seventh-string leads and complex rhythmic parts. The rosewood fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 16" radius handles both aggressive downtuned riffing and intricate melodic passages, while the 47.6 mm nut width spaces the strings appropriately for seven-string clarity and definition without frequency masking in dense arrangements.
Tone & Electronics
An EMG 81-7 bridge pickup captures aggressive, articulate transients ideal for heavy tunings and punch-driven rhythm tracking, while a Sustainiac neck pickup adds harmonic sustain and controlled feedback textures through dedicated Sustainiac mode switching. Independent volume, tone, and intensity controls plus a 3-way pickup selector and 2-way Sustainiac on/off switch provide hands-on tonal shaping for session versatility without menu navigation between takes.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with quilted maple top
- Neck: Mahogany set-neck with Ultra Access
- Finish: Black Cherry with abalone binding (BLK/WHT/BLK multi-ply)
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, 16" radius, 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Scale: 26.5" (673 mm)
- Neck profile: Thin C (.787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret)
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7; Neck pickup: Sustainiac
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series
- Tuners: Grover with black chrome hardware
- Controls: Volume, Tone, Intensity, 3-Way Pickup Switch, 2-Way Sustainiac On/Off, 3-Way Sustainiac Mode (Fundamental/Mix/Harmonic)
- Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-string (.010–.056)
This seven-string combines precision hardware, dual-voicing electronics, and ergonomic neck geometry to deliver modern metal, progressive, and extended-range recordings with clarity and control.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 26.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Extended Range
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
This is an intermediate-to-advanced and professional-grade instrument. Seven-string playing and Floyd Rose operation require familiarity with extended-range technique and bridge maintenance; it is not recommended for beginners new to either extended-range or whammy-bar systems.
What genres does this guitar excel in?
It is purpose-built for metal, progressive, djent, and modern styles that use drop tunings and extended-range techniques. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or country playing.
What are the key hardware and pickup features?
It features a Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge for stable pitch manipulation, an EMG 81-7 bridge pickup for aggressive articulate output, a Sustainiac neck pickup with dedicated mode switching (Fundamental/Mix/Harmonic), and independent volume, tone, and intensity controls. The Thin C neck is 26.5" scale with a 47.6 mm nut width, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and 16" radius for seven-string clarity.
How does this compare to other extended-range guitars?
The Hellraiser C-7 FR S competes directly with the Ibanez RG7PJ7, ESP LTD M-207, Jackson JS32 Dinky DKA, and Dean Vendetta XM 7-String. It differentiates with the Sustainiac dual-voice system, set-neck mahogany construction for sustain, Ultra Access body contours for upper-fret reach, and a quilted maple top finished in Black Cherry with abalone binding for a striking aesthetic.
What strings are included?
The guitar ships with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-string gauges (.010–.056) installed and ready to play.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $105 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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