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Description

Unleash your musical creativity with the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK, an 8-string powerhouse designed to elevate your sound to new heights. Engineered for musicians who crave more depth and range, this extended range guitar is perfect for exploring lower tunings and creating rich, resonant soundscapes. The guitar features a stunning quilted maple top on a double cutaway mahogany body, offering both aesthetic appeal and tonal warmth.

The 26.5" scale length ensures that those added low F# and B strings resonate with authority, while the Schecter Custom-8 fixed bridge maintains maximum stability and sustain. This model is equipped with a pair of EMG-808 active humbucker pickups, delivering a punchy, articulate tone that captures every nuance of your performance. The Alnico V loaded wide aperture coils are particularly adept at enhancing the depth of the lower strings, providing a tight and responsive sound across the spectrum.

The Hellraiser Special C-8 is not just about performance—it's also about playability and durability. The 3-piece set mahogany neck and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard are reinforced with dual graphite rods, ensuring tuning stability even under the most demanding conditions. Aesthetically, the pearloid dagger inlays and black chrome hardware provide a touch of elegance to this beast of a guitar. Whether you're laying down crushing riffs or exploring intricate melodies, the Hellraiser Special C-8 is your gateway to a world of sonic possibilities.

Key Features:

  • Quilted maple top with a double cutaway mahogany body
  • 3-piece set mahogany neck with 24-fret rosewood fingerboard
  • 26.5" scale length for enhanced low tuning
  • EMG-808 active humbucker pickups
  • Schecter Custom-8 fixed bridge for stability and sustain
  • Dual graphite rods for neck reinforcement
  • Pearloid dagger inlays and black chrome hardware

Product specs

Brand Schecter
Model Hellraiser Special C-8
Finish Black Cherry, See-Thru Black
Year 2011
Made In Korea, Republic of
Categories Solid Body Electric Guitars
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Double Cutaway
Body Type Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type String-Through
Color Family Black, Red
Finish Style Gloss
Fretboard Material Rosewood
Neck Construction Set-Neck
Neck Material Maple
Number of Frets 24
Number of Strings 8-String
Offset Body Non-Offset Body
Pickup Configuration HH
Right / Left Handed Right Handed
Top Material Maple
Wood Top Style Quilted

FAQs

What type of pickups does the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK use?

The Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK is equipped with EMG-808 active humbuckers, specifically voiced for 8-string guitars, providing powerful and clear tones suitable for heavy music genres.

Is the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK suitable for metal music?

Yes, the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK is well-suited for metal, thanks to its EMG-808 pickups and extended 26.5" scale, which accommodate lower tunings and deliver aggressive, punchy tones.

What is the neck profile of the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK?

The Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK features a set 3-piece mahogany neck with Ultra Access, providing a comfortable and fast-playing experience, ideal for technical and complex playing styles.

How many frets does the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK have?

The Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK comes with 24 extra-jumbo frets, allowing for extended range and ease of playability across the entire fretboard.

What materials are used for the body of the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK?

The body of the Schecter Hellraiser Special C-8 STBLK is made of mahogany with a quilted maple top, offering a rich, resonant sound with enhanced sustain and visual appeal.

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mkltesthead

A Solid Instrument and Tone for Days

I've really enjoyed picking this guitar up and adding it to the instruments that I play. I will confess I am not proficient with extended range guitars but it is well balanced, no neck dive, easy access to the higher frets even on the lower strings, and the split pickup options on my particular model give me so many great tones to play with. It's heavy but considering the thicker neck that's to be expected and it is lighter than I anticipated it would be. Locking tuners make for great tuning stability. Overall a wonderful instrument even for being ten years old and purchased used.

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