Schecter Omen Elite-7 Electric Guitar, Charcoal

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Quick Product Summary The Schecter Omen Elite-7 in Charcoal is a modern extended-range electric guitar combining powerful 7-string performance with the premium figured appearance o f the Omen Elite range. Its mahogany body is topped with maple burl beneath the understated Charcoal finish, while the 26.5" scale, Thin "C" maple neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable platform for tight rhythm playing and technical lead work. Twin Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers deliver the punch, clarity and output required for rock, metal and progressive styles, with five-way switching providing additional tonal flexibility. A string-through Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge keeps the guitar stable and straightforward to maintain, making the Omen Elite-7 an excellent choice for players moving into 7-string guitar as well as experienced extended-range musicians. At A Glance Feature Details Brand Schecter Model Omen Elite-7 Model Number 2457 Finish Charcoal Type 7-String Electric Guitar Condition New Body Mahogany with Maple Burl Top Scale Length 26.5" Pickups 2 x Schecter Diamond Heretic Humbuckers Bridge Schecter Custom Hardtail, String-Through Body Main Appeal Tight extended-range performance with versatile passive pickups Best For Metal, progressive, djent, hard rock and lower-register playing What’s Included? Schecter Omen Elite-7 Electric Guitar Charcoal finish Factory-fitted Ernie Ball 7-string set The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately and is not supplied as standard. What Makes the Schecter Omen Elite-7 Special? The Omen Elite-7 builds on Schecter's established extended-range platform with a more sophisticated visual specification. Its maple burl top over a mahogany body provides distinctive natural figuring beneath the Charcoal finish, complemented by black binding and hardware. The 26.5" scale helps maintain tension and definition on the low seventh string, while the Thin "C" maple neck, 16" fingerboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets create a fast modern playing surface. A pair of Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers provides the power required for high-gain playing while retaining enough clarity for complex chords and fast low-register riffs. Five-way switching expands the tonal range beyond a conventional dual-humbucker layout, while the fixed string-through hardtail bridge keeps restringing, setup and tuning changes considerably simpler than a floating tremolo system. Who Is It For? The Schecter Omen Elite-7 is particularly well suited to players who want the additional range of a 7-string guitar without sacrificing straightforward controls and fixed-bridge practicality. It is an excellent choice for: Modern metal guitarists Progressive players Djent and technical-metal musicians Hard-rock guitarists Players exploring extended-range guitar Guitarists moving from six to seven strings Rhythm players requiring tight low-string definition Lead players wanting 24-fret access Intermediate and advanced musicians Home-recording and gigging guitarists Why Choose A 7-String Electric Guitar? A 7-string guitar adds an additional low string, normally tuned to B beneath the familiar six-string range. This provides access to deeper notes and wider chord voicings without removing the standard tuning layout across the remaining six strings. The Omen Elite-7's 26.5" scale length is particularly useful for extended-range playing. The additional scale length helps provide a firmer response from the seventh string, improving definition during palm-muted riffs, fast passages and heavily distorted playing. Technical Specifications General Model: Schecter Omen Elite-7 Model Number: 2457 Finish: Charcoal Finish Code: CHAR Orientation: Right-Handed Hardware Colour: Black Body Body Material: Mahogany Top Material: Maple Burl Construction: Bolt-On Top Contour: Arched Top Binding: Black 1-Ply Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail Stringing: String-Through Body Neck & Fingerboard Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Neck Profile: Thin "C" Scale Length: 26.5" / 673mm Fingerboard Radius: 16" / 406mm Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Inlays: Pearloid Lines Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ Nut Width: 48mm / 1.889" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .787" / 20mm Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .866" / 22mm Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable Tuners: Schecter Electronics Pickup Configuration: HH Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Heretic Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Heretic Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Selector: 5-Way Switch Pickup Type: Passive Hardware Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail with String-Through Body Tuners: Schecter Hardware Finish: Black Control Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw Factory Strings Strings: Ernie Ball 7-String Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .062 FAQs Is the Schecter Omen Elite-7 a 7-string guitar? Yes. It adds a low seventh string beneath the conventional six-string range, providing additional notes for extended-range playing. What is the scale length? The Omen Elite-7 uses an extended 26.5-inch scale length, helping provide greater tension and definition on the lowest string. Why is a 26.5" scale useful on a 7-string? The slightly longer scale helps keep the low B string firmer and more controlled, particularly useful for heavy rhythm playing and lower tunings. What pickups does the Omen Elite-7 use? It features two Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers, designed for powerful modern tones with good definition under high gain. Are the pickups active? No. The Diamond Heretic pickups are passive humbuckers, so the guitar does not require a pickup battery. What is the body made from? The Charcoal Omen Elite-7 combines a mahogany body with a maple burl top. Is every maple burl top identical? No. Natural burl figuring varies from instrument to instrument, meaning individual guitars can have subtly different grain patterns. What neck profile does it have? It uses Schecter's Thin "C" profile, designed to provide a streamlined feel despite the additional width required for seven strings. What fingerboard does it have? The Omen Elite-7 features a rosewood fingerboard with a relatively flat 16" radius. How many frets does it have? It features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string. Does it have a Floyd Rose? No. This model uses a Schecter Custom Hardtail with string-through-body construction, making restringing and routine setup straightforward. What is the advantage of the fixed bridge? A fixed bridge provides dependable tuning stability and makes string changes or tuning adjustments simpler than on a floating double-locking tremolo. Does it have five-way pickup switching? Yes. The dual Diamond Heretic humbuckers are paired with a five-way selector, providing a broader selection of tones than a basic three-way HH arrangement. Is the Omen Elite-7 good for metal? Yes. Its extended scale, powerful humbuckers, 24-fret neck and low seventh string make it particularly suited to metal, progressive metal, djent and other modern high-gain styles. Is it suitable as a first 7-string guitar? Yes. The fixed bridge, straightforward controls and Thin "C" neck make the Omen Elite-7 a strong option for players making the move from six to seven strings. Can it handle lower tunings? Yes. Its 26.5" scale makes it well suited to lower-register playing. More substantial tuning changes may benefit from different string gauges and an appropriate setup. Does it come with a hard case? No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately. Why Buy From Fair Deal Music? When you choose Fair Deal Music, you're buying from an established independent UK music retailer with decades of experience helping musicians find the right instruments and equipment. Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment Competitive prices on leading music brands Secure UK-wide delivery Flexible finance options, subject to status Friendly support before and after purchase Trusted independent UK music retailer established in 1987 Large Birmingham showroom for customers who prefer to shop in person Trade In. Trade Up. Save More. Thinking about upgrading your current guitar? Fair Deal Music accepts part exchanges, allowing you to put the value of your existing instrument towards the cost of your next purchase. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out how much you could save towards your new Schecter Omen Elite-7. Show more