Schecter Omen Extreme-FR guitar in Black Cherry
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2006
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body with quilted maple top gives this Omen a warm, midrange-focused core with added top-end clarity and balanced sustain, while the dual Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers push articulate output that holds together under high gain. The 25.5" scale keeps low notes tight and defined, and the push-pull tone control with 3-way switching opens up cleaner, thinner voicings when you back off the drive. Best suited to rock and metal players who want rhythm tightness and lead clarity, with the Floyd Rose Special and locking nut supporting heavy vibrato and dive-bomb work without losing pitch.
Schecter Omen Extreme-FR Electric Guitar in Black Cherry Finish
The Omen Extreme-FR is built for tracking and layering in the studio, with a thin, fast neck profile and 24 X-Jumbo frets that make capturing clean, articulate takes straightforward. The arched quilted maple top over mahogany body provides tonal balance and visual character, while the Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut system maintain pitch integrity throughout long recording sessions and allow for expressive dive-bomb effects when tracked as a creative element.
Playability & Recording Performance
The thin "C" neck shape measures .787" at the first fret and .866" at the 12th fret, enabling quick finger movement and clean articulation across takes. With a 25.5" scale, 14" fretboard radius, and 24 X-Jumbo frets, the guitar accommodates both technical lead passages and smooth bends with consistent intonation. The Rosewood fretboard with abalone and pearloid vector inlays ensures tactile precision during session work, reducing finger fatigue across multiple takes.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups deliver defined, articulate output from both neck and bridge positions with independent volume controls and a push-pull tone knob for real-time tonal adjustments during recording. The solid mahogany body with quilted maple top produces balanced sustain and midrange definition that sits well in rock, metal, and high-gain mixes, translating captured tones to mix without requiring heavy EQ correction.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with quilted maple arched top
- Bolt-on construction with crème multi-ply binding
- Maple neck with thin "C" profile
- Rosewood fretboard with abalone and pearloid vector inlays
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on 25.5" scale (648mm)
- 14" (355mm) fretboard radius
- Floyd Rose Special bridge and locking nut
- 1.625" (41.3mm) nut width
- Dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups
- Volume/Volume/Tone (push-pull) with 3-way switch
- Black chrome hardware with metal knurled knobs
- 2-way truss rod with 5/32" (4mm) Allen nut adjustment
The Omen Extreme-FR combines stable tuning hardware with solid foundational tone at a practical price point for home studios and producers tracking multiple guitar parts or building out layered arrangements.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| 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
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have?
The Omen Extreme-FR features a thin 'C' profile measuring 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, paired with a 25.5" scale and 14" fretboard radius. This geometry is optimized for fast position shifts and extended-range lead work.
Is the Floyd Rose bridge standard, and will it stay in tune during aggressive playing?
The guitar uses a Floyd Rose Special bridge with a locking nut system designed to maintain tuning stability through dive-bombs and aggressive playing. The hardware is reliable for both studio and live performance.
What pickups does it come with, and can I shape the tone?
Dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups deliver articulate, high-gain output with independent volume controls for each position. A push-pull tone knob expands tonal shaping options without requiring additional modification.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes. The solid mahogany body with quilted maple top, balanced sustain, midrange definition, and high-gain capability make it purpose-built for metal, hard rock, and rock styles. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship playing.
What is included and what are the hardware details?
The guitar ships complete and ready to play with black chrome hardware, metal knurled knobs, a 2-way truss rod, and abalone and pearloid vector inlays on the rosewood fretboard. The bolt-on mahogany neck has crème multi-ply binding for durability and visual appeal.
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