The branding Schecter has established over the years is rooted in metal and cemented by other forms of aggressive music. Starting from how their guitar models are called like the Omen, Banshee, Hellraiser, Synister, and Balsac the Jaws O’ Death etc. These names given goes along well with the guitar designs that has both the classic and modern look referenced over the Stratocaster, Telecaster, and SG followed by the Superstrats and other guitar designs unique only to Schecter.
Schecter Omen Extreme-FR is part of the long list Omen Series. It a mid-range level guitar with an affordable price that features a Superstrat body and Floyd Rose Bridge Tremolo System which is essential in enabling players to execute dive-bombs and squealing sound.
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- Superstrat arch top body design constructed using mahogany with a quilted-maple veneer top
- Thin C-profile neck is bolt-on made in maple
- 24 extra jumbo fret rosewood fingerboard garnished in Abalone & Pearloid Vector
- Set of Schecter designed tuners
- Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge with a locking nut in black chrome finish
- Schecter Designed Diamond Plus humbucker pick-ups placed on the neck and bridge controlled by a 3-way toggle switch, 2 volume knobs and a push/pull tone knob
Body and Neck: The Superstrat arch top body design is comfortable to play constructed using mahogany with a quilted-maple veneer top in different color finishes without a protective scratch plate for guitarist to decide on. Mahogany as its main tonewood serves its purpose in registering a good depth of warm tones when played clean and overdriven for a well rounded sound.
Its thin C-profile neck is bolt-on made in maple then combined with a 24 extra jumbo fret rosewood fingerboard garnished in Abalone & Pearloid Vector adding aesthetics and extra level of warmth to a roomy feel to the sound.
Pick-ups: Complementing the looks of the Schecter Omen Extreme-FR are Schecter Designed Diamond Plus humbucker pick-ups placed on the neck and bridge, controlled by a 3-way toggle switch for selecting pick-ups, 2 volume knobs and a push/pull tone knob.
Hardware: Carrying the strings while keeping it in tune are Schecter tuners and a Floyd Rose Special tremolo bridge with a locking nut in black chrome finish. The bridge system and locking nut needs a bit of getting used too when tuning and setting the bridge just at right level.
Final Thoughts: Schecter Omen Extreme-FR is pack with features that has the quality to withstand heavy type of play. Its looks is awesome and the sound it brings is very articulate for metal, as well to be used for other genre of music that makes the guitar versatile.
The Floyd Rose Bridge with Locking Nut if set-up correctly to utilize its full capabilities, it will produce exceptional sound that no other bridge system can and an additional guitar skill to a player.
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