Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S guitar in Black Cherry Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1829-U
- Color
- Black
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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.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $180 under the new unit ($1,499) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR S guitar in Black Cherry is in the catalog at $1,499.
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
| Best suited for | Metal, Progressive, Drop Tunings, Extended Range |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Aggressive articulate, high output, harmonic sustain, tight low end, pitch-stable |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Country, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this guitar suitable for someone new to seven-strings?
This model is designed for intermediate to advanced and professional players. The 47.6 mm nut width and Thin C neck profile are optimized for seven-string clarity and reach, so prior extended-range experience or a solid understanding of drop tunings will help you get the most from it.
What does Open Box mean?
This is a fully functional, unplayed unit that was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our Temecula techs. It ships in original packaging with all factory accessories and is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy for any problem on arrival.
How does the Sustainiac neck pickup work?
The Sustainiac neck pickup adds harmonic sustain and feedback control with a dedicated mode switch that toggles between Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic voicings. An Intensity control lets you dial in how much sustain character you want without affecting your main tone.
Will the Floyd Rose 1000 bridge hold tuning during aggressive playing?
Yes, the Floyd Rose 1000 Series is engineered for pitch stability even with dive-bombs and aggressive string manipulation. Set up correctly, it maintains tuning throughout a set of hard playing.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The Hellraiser C-7 FR S is purpose-built for metal, progressive, and drop-tuning work. Its aggressive articulate tone and pitch stability make it less suited to blues, country, or folk styles.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $92 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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