Schecter John Browne Tao-6 LH guitar in Ozone Burst
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Schecter manufacturer's warranty
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- SCHECTER635
- Color
- Purple
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Description
Sound & Tone
Swamp ash with a flamed maple top, an ebony fingerboard and a 25.5" scale give this Tao-6 a tight, snappy attack with firm lows and clear top-end detail, while the wenge/padauk laminate neck and carbon fiber rods keep note definition intact under heavy gain. The Schecter USA Colossus at the bridge brings articulate high-end bite for palm-muted riffing and fast lead runs, and the Chaosbreaker neck pickup adds warmth and harmonic bloom for melodic passages; the push-pull coil-split thins things out to single-coil snap for cleans and arpeggios. The Hipshot hardtail and stainless steel frets suit modern progressive metal, djent and technical rock where tuning stability and precise articulation matter.
Schecter John Browne Tao-6 LH in Ozone Burst
The Schecter John Browne Tao-6 LH is a left-handed instrument engineered to capture articulate, controlled performances with minimal latency between pick and speaker. Its ultra-thin neck profile and contoured body reduce fatigue during marathon tracking sessions, while the rigid carbon-fiber reinforced construction maintains tuning stability and preserves harmonic clarity across the entire frequency spectrum—critical for layered, multi-take sessions.
Neck Stability & Session Comfort
A 5-ply wenge and padauk neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods resists environmental drift and neck movement that can compromise intonation during long recording days, anchored by Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners for rock-solid tuning retention between takes. The ultra-thin "U" profile (19mm at the 1st fret, 20mm at the 12th) combined with the 25.5" scale length and Contoured Ultra Access bolt-on body enables quick position navigation for layered parts and reduces hand fatigue when stacking takes.
Recording Versatility & Pickup Control
The pairing of Schecter USA Colossus bridge pickup and Schecter USA Chaosbreaker neck pickup captures articulate high-end detail and warm lows with excellent harmonic definition, translating to recordings that cut through a mix without extra EQ work. A master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way selector provides mid-session tonal adjustments—from single-coil clarity to humbucking thickness—without stopping the tape or swapping instruments.
Key Features
- Body: Swamp ash with flamed maple top, black hardware
- Neck: 5-ply wenge/padauk laminate reinforced with carbon fiber rods
- Neck shape: Ultra thin "U" profile (19mm at 1st fret, 20mm at 12th fret)
- Scale length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Fretboard radius: 16"
- Side markers: Luminlay (glow-in-the-dark)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq (42mm width)
- Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
- Bridge: Hipshot hardtail (fixed)
- Pickups: Schecter USA Colossus (bridge), Schecter USA Chaosbreaker (neck)
- Controls: Master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way selector
This left-handed Tao-6 delivers the refined construction and sophisticated electronics John Browne designed for demanding recording sessions and studio work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
|---|---|
| Top | Flamed Maple |
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Profile | Ultra Thin "U" |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HH |
| Pickup Models | Schecter USA Chaosbreaker (neck), Schecter USA Colossus (bridge) |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Touring
Not the best pick for
- – Blues
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the Tao-6 LH have, and is it comfortable for fast playing?
The Tao-6 LH features an ultra-thin U-profile neck measuring 19mm at the 1st fret and 20mm at the 12th fret, specifically designed for rapid position shifts and reduced fatigue during extended upper-fret work. The contoured Ultra Access bolt-on body and 25.5-inch scale length combine to make fast playing and high-fret access ergonomic and effortless.
What pickups are in this guitar, and can I switch between single-coil and humbucker tones?
The Tao-6 LH ships with a Schecter USA Colossus bridge pickup and Schecter USA Chaosbreaker neck pickup paired with a master volume and push-pull coil-split control. The coil-split lets you transition from articulate single-coil snap to thick humbucking tones using a single pickup selector without changing guitars.
What tuning stability features does this guitar have?
The Tao-6 LH is anchored by Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and a Hipshot hardtail bridge, both engineered for reliable tuning retention during aggressive playing and touring. The neck itself is reinforced with carbon-fiber rods within a 5-ply wenge and padauk laminate, providing minimal neck movement and long-term tuning consistency.
Is the Tao-6 LH suitable for genres like blues or traditional jazz?
The Tao-6 LH is optimized for progressive, metal, and extended-range playing; its articulate high-end detail, tight responsiveness, and modern electronics are not designed for the warm, open tonal character blues and traditional jazz players typically seek.
What are the key specs and hardware details I should know?
The guitar features a swamp ash body with flamed maple top, an ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, a 16-inch fretboard radius, luminlay side markers, a 42mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, and black hardware throughout. The 25.5-inch scale length and fixed Hipshot bridge provide stability and precise intonation.
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