Schecter John Browne Tao-7 LH guitar in Ozone Burst
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- Full Schecter manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- SCHECTER636
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The 27-inch scale, swamp ash body with flamed maple top, and ebony fretboard combine for a tight, focused low end and clear note separation, keeping the low seventh string defined even under high gain. The Schecter USA Colossus bridge pickup pushes articulate highs over muscular lows for modern metal riffing and progressive lead work, while the Chaosbreaker neck unit handles smoother melodic passages, and the push-pull coil-split thins things out for cleaner, more open textures. With a hardtail bridge and a 16-inch radius under 24 X-Jumbo stainless frets, it favors precise palm-muted rhythm playing and fast, fluid soloing.
Schecter John Browne Tao-7 LH in Ozone Burst
The Schecter John Browne Tao-7 is a purpose-built seven-string designed for extended-range recording and tracking with a distinctly comfortable, modern feel. The ultra-thin neck profile and contoured body enable extended tracking sessions without fatigue, while the 27-inch scale provides clarity and separation across all seven strings, keeping each voice defined and responsive in the mix.
Recording Response & Ergonomics
Built on a 27-inch scale with an ultra-thin "U" shaped neck measuring 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th, this left-handed instrument balances precision tracking and comfort during long studio sessions. The Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and 16-inch radius captures clean articulation and supports both aggressive riffing and nuanced chord work, while Luminlay side dot markers aid visibility in dim studio environments.
Capture & Mixing Flexibility
The pairing of Schecter USA Colossus bridge and Chaosbreaker neck pickups delivers articulate highs and muscular lows suited to modern metal and progressive recording sessions. A push-pull coil-split master volume and 3-way pickup selector provide tonal flexibility for layering takes and adapting voicings across different track densities, allowing quick switching between full-power and split-coil voices without retracking.
Key Features
- Body Material: Swamp Ash with Flamed Maple top
- Neck: Wenge/Paduak 5-Ply with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Scale Length: 27 inches
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Fretboard Radius: 16 inches
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 48mm width
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Colossus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Chaosbreaker
- Hardware: Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners with Hipshot Hardtail bridge
- Controls: Master Volume with Push-Pull Coil-Split / 3-Way Pickup Selector
- Truss Rod: 2-Way with Spoke Wheel adjustment at heel
- Orientation: Left Handed
This left-handed seven-string combines premium hardware, professional-grade pickups, and thoughtful ergonomics into a cohesive instrument built for serious recording and production 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 | 27" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 16" |
| Nut Width | 48mm |
| 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 | 7 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this left-handed model have?
The Tao-7 LH features an ultra-thin U-shaped neck measuring 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th, paired with a 16-inch fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets for fast, aggressive playing and clean chord work.
How does the coil-split feature work?
The push-pull master volume engages coil-split mode, allowing you to switch the bridge and neck pickups between full-power and split-coil voices on the fly without re-patching or tap-dancing.
Is the 27-inch scale suitable for drop tunings?
Yes; the 27-inch scale provides clarity and separation across all seven strings in drop tunings without sacrificing responsiveness, and the carbon fiber-reinforced wenge/padauk neck maintains stability under extended-range tension.
What hardware is included?
The Tao-7 LH ships with Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners, a Hipshot hardtail bridge, a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (48mm width), and professional-grade Schecter USA Colossus (bridge) and Chaosbreaker (neck) pickups.
What wood is the body and neck made from?
The body is swamp ash with a flamed maple top; the neck is a 5-ply construction using wenge and padauk with carbon fiber reinforcement rods for stability and sustain.
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