Schecter OMEN-8 8-String Electric Guitar, Vintage White
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Brand | Schecter |
Color | VWHT |
Top Material Type | Maple Wood |
Body Material | Basswood |
Back Material Type | Basswood |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | Schecter Diamond Plus |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Schecter Ctm8 |
About this item
- Pearloid Semi Goth Inlays
- Basswood Body
- Maple Neck w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body
- Schecter Diamond Plus Pickups
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Product information
Item Weight | 13.85 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 46 x 6 x 19 inches |
ASIN | B00740BLMU |
Item model number | 2073 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #131,630 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #1,549 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Date First Available | January 15, 2012 |
Back Material | Basswood |
Body Material | Basswood |
Color Name | VWHT |
Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | Schecter Diamond Plus |
Scale Length | 26.5 |
Top Material | Maple Wood |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Number of Strings | 8 |
Guitar Bridge System | Schecter Ctm8 |
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The Omen and Omen Extreme collections are not to be taken lightly. Featuring mahogany bodies (quilted maple top on the Extreme’s), Schecter Diamond Plus pickups, and a fitted contoured heel, these guitars can pack a serious punch while remaining extremely versatile.
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Delivery | — | Get it Jan 10 - 13 | — | — |
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Sold By | — | GearTree | American Musical Supply | Instrumentpro |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Rosewood | Rosewood | Maple | Rosewood |
back material | Basswood | Mahogany Wood | Alder | Basswood |
top material | Maple Wood | Maple Wood, Rosewood, Mahogany Wood | Alder | Maple Wood, Rosewood, Basswood, Mahogany Wood |
string material | — | Nickel | Alloy Steel | — |
body material | Basswood | Mahogany | Alder | Basswood |
neck material | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
guitar bridge system | Schecter Ctm8 | Hard Tail | Hard Tail | Tune-O-Matic |
pickup configuration | Schecter Diamond Plus | H | H | H |
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Customers are satisfied with the guitar's sound quality, finish, and build quality. They find it has great tones, a nice finish, and is a fantastic guitar that plays well. Many consider it a good value for money and a great investment in music. The tuner retention is also appreciated.
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Customers appreciate the guitar's sound quality. They mention it has great tones, with heavy lows and singing highs. The bridge and neck pickups produce killer tones, and the guitar maintains its tuning for a long time without buzzing or funny noises. The clean, bright tone is crisp yet warm.
"...Bombing lows and singing highs, legato with ease when using the stock ernie ball strings (10-74) still tight even though it's not a baritone...." Read more
"...It's very easy to play with. The guitar sounds beautifully. Either jazz, hard rock or shreding metal, you can play whatever you want...." Read more
"Great sounding guitar, however, there is some fret buzz and it needs a setup." Read more
"...PROS Good intonation Plays fast Straight neck Great sustain and tone Stays in tune well Beautiful guitar!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the guitar's finish. They like the wood grain and satin finish. The sound is described as bright, crisp, and warm. The neck is pristine and easy to play with.
"...Clean tone is bright and crisp but still nice and warm...." Read more
"...The neck is this guitar is simply pristine. It's very easy to play with. The guitar sounds beautifully...." Read more
"...It's got a high-gloss finish on the body but a natural finish on the neck, which I'm thankful for since necks with gloss finishes tend to be..." Read more
"...I really like the finish; up close you can see the wood grain and the satin finish isn't as much of a finger print magnet as other polished finishes..." Read more
Customers are pleased with the guitar's quality. They say it's a great addition to their collection, never disappoints, and has reignited their passion for guitar. Many say they made the best choice by picking the Schecter.
"...All In all this baby is a bargain and is a great peice to add to your arsenal." Read more
"...This guitar is great, regardless the price. I had the 7 strings version last year and I still regret having it sold...." Read more
"...Amazing guitar !!" Read more
"...Over all this is a great guitar...." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to play and enjoyable. They appreciate the good intonation, fast neck, and great tone. The stock pickups are also praised as playable. Overall, customers consider it a well-made and enjoyable instrument.
"...It plays like a dream. The action's not too high nor too low, except maybe on the F# string, which is an easy fix...." Read more
"...I love, and while this is not quite the same it still feels and plays like a dream...." Read more
"...PROS Good intonation Plays fast Straight neck Great sustain and tone Stays in tune well Beautiful guitar!..." Read more
"...Really fun to play, decent tone for the price." Read more
Customers like the value for money. They say it's a great investment and the best music purchase they've made.
"...All In all this baby is a bargain and is a great peice to add to your arsenal." Read more
"...be reviewing a guitar I bought through amazon, but this is very nice for the price!..." Read more
"This thing sounds amazing. Extremely good value for $450...." Read more
"...Really fun to play, decent tone for the price." Read more
Customers like the guitar's build quality. They say it's well-built and plays well. The guitar comes in perfect condition, and you can play jazz, hard rock, or shredding metal with it.
"...The guitar sounds beautifully. Either jazz, hard rock or shreding metal, you can play whatever you want...." Read more
"...PROS Good intonation Plays fast Straight neck Great sustain and tone Stays in tune well Beautiful guitar!..." Read more
"Came right on time, perfect condition. I bought the Vintage white one. Great looking 8 string for an affordable price. Schecter never disappoints...." Read more
Customers appreciate the guitar's tune retention. It stays in tune well without making funny noises or buzzing.
"...Also she Stays in tune real nice. im in F 99 percent of the time so super nice to be able to pick up and play and not have to tune up all the time...." Read more
"...There are no funny noises, no buzzing, keeps on tune for a long time... I am very happy with it. And the guitar just looks great." Read more
"...Plays fast Straight neck Great sustain and tone Stays in tune well Beautiful guitar! CONS..." Read more
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Amazing guitar, great price
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017Color: BLKStyle: OMEN-8 L/H 2012Verified PurchaseI have a 6 string dean razor back I went straight to this and The Omen 8 has blown me away from Meshuggah to Animals As Leaders, the omen brings it. Clean tone is bright and crisp but still nice and warm. With Distortion in the mix the Omen 8 still brings the clarity to the table and plenty of it, Bridge and neck pickups are both killer tones. Bombing lows and singing highs, legato with ease when using the stock ernie ball strings (10-74) still tight even though it's not a baritone. Also she Stays in tune real nice. im in F 99 percent of the time so super nice to be able to pick up and play and not have to tune up all the time. That being said I have to downs for the Omen 8, it's not a baritone it would be an Axe from hell if it was. Also the cut away could be a bit deeper trying to get to the 20th fret and beyond was a little bit to get used to for me but maybe not for you. All In all this baby is a bargain and is a great peice to add to your arsenal.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2013Color: BLKStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseMost reviews I've read with five stars, comes with a sentence like "for this price is great"... well this is not the case. I had more expensive guitars and they were not better than this one.This guitar is great, regardless the price. I had the 7 strings version last year and I still regret having it sold. The neck is this guitar is simply pristine. It's very easy to play with. The guitar sounds beautifully. Either jazz, hard rock or shreding metal, you can play whatever you want. There are no funny noises, no buzzing, keeps on tune for a long time... I am very happy with it. And the guitar just looks great.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019Color: VWHTStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseI've owned much more expensive guitars than this. I grew up on 6-strings, graduated to a 7-string in college, and now here I am owning my first 8-string.
I bought mine in the vintage white color, and what a looker this guitar is. Photos on computer monitors just do not do it justice. It's got a high-gloss finish on the body but a natural finish on the neck, which I'm thankful for since necks with gloss finishes tend to be stickier.
It plays like a dream. The action's not too high nor too low, except maybe on the F# string, which is an easy fix. The pickups aren't too muddy or too bright, whether you're playing clean or distorted.
I've rated it 3 stars out of five in the category "For beginners," because what beginner picks up an 8-string? If you're just moving up to an 8-string, you won't find a better guitar for the money, or realistically more money even. But I wouldn't want to learn to play guitar on an 8-string.
Shipping was decent; the packaging provided adequate protection and Schecter include little tools to help set up the guitar in the case that it didn't come set up properly.
Mine came slightly out of tune in the higher strings, and the action is a little low on the F# like I said, but that doesn't impact the quality of the guitar. It's the best-looking, best-performing guitar I currently own.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2018Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified Purchasethe potentiometers aren't working after a few months, turns out they shipped the guitar with bolts, looser than the biggest goose, as it hadn't been inspected since 2012, now I got a piece of junk on my hands. Thanks Schecter, you guys suck.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2022Color: BLKStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseGreat sounding guitar, however, there is some fret buzz and it needs a setup.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018Color: VWHTStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseI never thought I would be reviewing a guitar I bought through amazon, but this is very nice for the price! The neck feels extremely comfortable, and if you’ve never played an 8 string before I think you’ll be very impressed. I have a custom made Kiesel 8 string that I love, and while this is not quite the same it still feels and plays like a dream. I had to set up and intonate the guitar to my liking, but the out of the box setup was really good too. Amazing guitar !!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2013Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseOut of all my instruments, this is probably my favorite. Though that is probably partial to the fact that this is also my most expensive instrument. It plays well and was set up almost perfect from the factory.
PROS
Good intonation
Plays fast
Straight neck
Great sustain and tone
Stays in tune well
Beautiful guitar!
CONS
Strings are very close together (though some might like this, it makes it a little more difficult to play chords without accidentally muting one or two or the strings)
Its a little heavy but not so much to make it unwieldy.
Over all this is a great guitar. The single tone knob combine with the 3 way pickup selector allows for everything from a bright punchy tone to a more warm jazzy tone. I really like the finish; up close you can see the wood grain and the satin finish isn't as much of a finger print magnet as other polished finishes (im not a fan of shiny guitars). Well built and plays well. I would definitely recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020Color: BLKStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseThis thing sounds amazing. Extremely good value for $450. I transitioned from a 6 string and it’s a little awkward at first but you get used to it very quickly.
And yes, it djents.
Top reviews from other countries
- Swapnaneel bhattacharjeeReviewed in India on June 15, 2022
2.0 out of 5 stars The seller is selling B stock guitars
Color: BLKStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseThere is one or other kind of flaw in the guitar. I have replaced the guitar but 2nd time also it was not perfect. Atlast I had no option but to return the guitar.
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on May 14, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars The guitar plays and looks amazing!! I was blown away by how clear ...
Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseThe product was shipped right on time as it mentioned at the cart check out.
It had very minor cosmetic damage, but it was unnoticeable. My advice is to definitely change the strings that come with it it as it can get really floppy.
The guitar plays and looks amazing!! I was blown away by how clear the clean tones sound with the stock pick ups. I really planned on having an 8-string guitar on budget as I play groove / death / modern metal (Meshuggah!!), and this was my final choice and I don't regret it at all. You get more than what you want for the budget.
Thank You Schecter!!
Definitely recommend this!!
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- EthanReviewed in Canada on August 16, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars it was awesome! The guitar is solid
Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseIt was a little hard to dial in the sound, but when I did, it was awesome! The guitar is solid.
- Patrick OneilReviewed in Canada on June 22, 2016
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseGreat guitar for the money, pickups are pretty good but I'd prefer some Seymour Duncan's.
- Francis YaleReviewed in Canada on November 15, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Color: WalnutStyle: OMEN-8 2012Verified PurchaseWoW