The Schecter Hellraiser C-8 FR Black Cherry is an 8-string electric guitar designed for demanding musicians, combining refined aesthetics with advanced sound performance. Its Ultra Access set-in mahogany neck with carbon reinforcement ensures optimal playability, ideal for fast and precise playing. Equipped with EMG 81/89 split-coil humbuckers and a Floyd Rose floating tremolo, it offers remarkable tonal versatility, equally suited to the studio and the stage. Its rosewood fingerboard adorned with gothic abalone crosses enhances its unique character, making it perfect for guitarists seeking a powerful and visually striking instrument for modern metal or complex sonic explorations.
| Type | Electric guitar |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 8 |
| Neck | Ultra Access set-in |
| Neck wood | 3-piece mahogany with carbon reinforcement |
| Neck shape | cfin |
| Nut width | 54 mm (2.125 inch) |
| Nut thickness | 20 mm (0.787 inch) |
| Thickness at the 12th fret | 22 mm (0.866 inch) |
| Nut type | Floyd Rose |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard radius | 406 mm (16 inch) |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 711 mm (28 inch) |
| Inlays | Gothic abalone crosses |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Top | Quilted maple (Black Cherry) |
| Finish | Black Cherry (BCH) |
| Tuners | Grover oil-bath |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose 1000 series floating tremolo |
| Pickups | EMG 81/89 split-coil humbuckers |
| Selector | 3-way |
| Controls | 2 volume, 1 tone |
| Power supply | 9V battery |
| Strings included | Ernie Ball .009/.012/.016/.026/.036/.046/.064/.080 |
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