The Schecter PT-8 Satin Black Open Pore is an 8-string electric guitar designed for guitarists seeking power and versatility. Its Fishman Fluence Modern pickup with three voicings offers an extensive tonal palette, ideal for metal and demanding styles. The mahogany body with a satin black open pore finish delivers a warm sound and elegant aesthetics. Its carbon-reinforced mahogany set neck, combined with an ebony fingerboard, ensures optimal playing comfort, especially thanks to its multiscale length. Perfect for the studio, stage, or rehearsals, it provides exceptional tuning stability with its locking tuners and Hipshot bridge.
| Type | Electric guitar |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 8 strings |
| Neck | Set neck with ultra access |
| Neck wood | Mahogany with carbon reinforcement |
| Neck shape | Slim C |
| Nut width (mm) | 56 mm |
| Thickness at the nut (mm) | 20 mm |
| Thickness at the 12th fret (mm) | 22 mm |
| Nut type | Graph Tech XL Black Tusq |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 508 mm (20 inch) |
| Fret type | X-Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length (mm) | 635 / 698.5 mm Multiscale (25.5 / 27.5 inch) |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Finish | Satin Black Open Pore |
| Tuner brand | Schecter Locking |
| Tuner type | Locking oil-bath |
| Bridge type | Hipshot 8 String Multiscale Fixed |
| Bridge color | Black |
| Pickup brand | Fishman |
| Pickup type | Humbucker |
| Pickup model | Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern-8 |
| Selector | 3-way Voicing Toggle Switch |
| Controls | Volume |
| Strings included | Ernie Ball 8 EX 2624 (.009 - .080) |
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