Schecter Omen Extreme-6 BCH 2004
If you’ve been searching for a dual-humbucker shred machine that plays right, sounds great, and doesn’t break the bank, the Schecter Omen Extreme-6 checks all the right boxes. Its thin “C” maple neck with flat-radius rosewood fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets lay the foundation for everything from fast runs to finger-tapping exploits. Its joined by a stunning quilt maple-topped mahogany body with a deep gloss finish and multi-ply crème binding, giving this axe tons of presence under stage lights. Sonically, the Omen Extreme-6’s capable Diamond Plus humbuckers with push-pull coil splits provide you with six pickup sounds for claiming your space in a mix. On the hardware side, you get a tuning-stable string-through body with Tune-o-matic bridge and black chrome Schecter tuners to help you look and sound your best in any performance setting. If you’re looking for a springboard into technical and aggressive styles of playing, Sweetwater guitar players recommend the Omen Extreme-6 for beginners and intermediate players alike.
Maple-topped mahogany body
A tried-and-true body pairing of figured maple on rich mahogany gives the Schecter Omen Extreme-6 its premium visuals and tonal core. Plus, with its crème multi-ply binding that extends from the body all the way up the neck into the headstock, this is a guitar with a look that’s unmatched by its peers.
Shred-supporting neck, frets, and fingerboard
Neck feel is where the rubber meets the road for many guitarists. We’re pleased to report that the Schecter Omen Extreme-6 is spec’d to support technical styles of playing. From heel to headstock, its thin “C” maple neck profile feels right in the hand. And whether you’re sweep picking or alternate picking those arpeggios, its 14-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets go a long way in preventing buzzes, fret outs, and hand cramps.