Schecter Demon-8 Aged Black Satin 8-String Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Demon-8 in Aged Black Satin is an extended-range electric guitar built for players who need serious low-end definition, powerful active tones and modern Schecter playability. Its extended 28" scale length helps keep the lowest strings tight and articulate, making it particularly effective for heavy riffs, low tunings and complex eight-string chord voicings.

A basswood body is paired with a carbon-fibre-reinforced maple Thin “C” neck and Wenge fingerboard, while 24 X-Jumbo frets and a flat 16" radius provide a fast, controlled playing surface. Dual Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers deliver the strong, focused output required for modern high-gain sounds, with a Schecter Custom string-through hardtail bridge providing a stable foundation for extended-range playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Demon-8
Item Number	3663
Type	8-String Electric Guitar
Finish	Aged Black Satin
Condition	New
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple with Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement
Fingerboard	Wenge
Scale Length	28"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S
Bridge	Schecter Custom Hardtail, String-Through Body
Main Appeal	Extended 8-string range with active high-gain electronics
Best For	Modern metal, progressive metal, djent, low tunings and extended-range playing

What Makes the Schecter Demon-8 Special?

The Demon-8 is purpose-built around its extended range. The 28" scale length provides significantly more tension than a conventional six-string guitar, helping the lowest strings retain definition and a controlled feel. Its maple neck includes carbon-fibre reinforcement rods for additional stability, while the Thin “C” profile, 16" radius Wenge fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide the flatter, modern playing surface associated with Schecter’s performance-focused instruments.

Its pair of Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers delivers a powerful, focused signal designed to remain clear through distortion and high-gain amplification. A Schecter Custom hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction keeps the hardware straightforward and stable, while the Aged Black Satin finish, Aged Crème binding, Gothic Cross inlays and Black Chrome hardware give the Demon-8 its unmistakably dark visual character.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Demon-8 is aimed at intermediate, advanced and experienced guitarists looking to explore an extended-range instrument with two additional strings below the familiar six-string range.

It is especially well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, djent, technical metal and lower tunings, where its long scale and active pickup system help maintain definition across complex chords and heavily distorted low-register riffs.

Why Choose An 8-String Electric Guitar?

An eight-string guitar dramatically expands the instrument's available register while retaining the familiar six strings of a conventional electric guitar. The additional lower strings create opportunities for extremely low riffs, extended chord voicings, bass-like accompaniment and arrangements that combine rhythm and melody within a single guitar part.

Longer scale lengths are particularly useful on extended-range instruments because they help maintain tension on the thickest strings. The Demon-8's 28" scale is therefore an important part of its design, helping the lowest notes retain a tighter and more controlled response.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With A 7-String Guitar

A seven-string provides an additional low string while retaining a feel relatively close to a conventional electric guitar. The Demon-8 extends the range further with an eighth string and longer 28" scale, making it better suited to players who specifically want extremely low notes and the expanded harmonic possibilities of an eight-string instrument.

Compared With A Multiscale 8-String

A multiscale guitar varies the scale length across the strings, whereas the Demon-8 uses a conventional straight-fret layout with a consistent 28" scale across all eight strings. This gives players the familiar visual layout of a standard fingerboard while still providing the extra tension associated with an extended scale.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Demon-8 Electric Guitar

• Aged Black Satin finish

• Dual Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom strings

Please note: A hardcase is not included. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Demon-8

• Item Number: 3663

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Aged Black Satin

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 8

• Hardware Colour: Black Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Basswood

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Binding: Aged Crème 1-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple

• Reinforcement: Carbon-Fibre Reinforcement Rods

• Neck Profile: Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

• Scale Length: 28" / 711mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable with 4mm Allen Nut

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Wenge

• Fingerboard Radius: 16" / 406mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Grey Pearloid Gothic Crosses

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 54mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Active

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Battery Compartment: 9V Clip-In Battery Compartment

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Custom 8-String Hardtail

• Stringing: String-Through Body

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom #2624

• Gauges: .009 / .012 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .064 / .080

Case

• Compatible Case: Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Power Requirements

The Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S pickups require a 9V battery. The Demon-8 includes a dedicated clip-in battery compartment for convenient replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Demon-8 suitable for metal?

Yes. Its 28" scale, active humbuckers, eight-string range and fixed bridge make it particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, djent and other low-tuned high-gain styles.

What tuning range does an 8-string guitar offer?

An eight-string extends below the conventional six-string guitar range with two additional lower strings, making extremely low riffs and expanded chord voicings possible while retaining the familiar upper six strings.

Why does the Demon-8 have a 28" scale?

The extended 28" scale length helps increase tension on the lowest strings, producing a tighter feel and improved definition compared with using the same strings on a shorter-scale guitar.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar uses two Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers, one in the bridge position and one at the neck.

Are the pickups active?

Yes. The HB-105S pickups are active and require a 9V battery.

Does it have a Wenge fingerboard?

Yes. The Demon-8 features a Wenge fingerboard with a flat 16" radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets.

Is the neck reinforced?

Yes. The maple neck includes carbon-fibre reinforcement rods, providing additional stability alongside the adjustable truss rod.

What is the neck profile like?

Schecter uses its Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth. The wider eight-string neck naturally feels different from a six-string, but the profile remains focused on modern playability.

How wide is the nut?

The Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut measures 54mm wide, accommodating the eight-string layout.

Does the Demon-8 have a tremolo?

No. It features a Schecter Custom hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction, providing a straightforward and stable fixed-bridge setup.

Is the Demon-8 multiscale?

No. The Demon-8 uses conventional straight frets and a consistent 28" scale length across all eight strings.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter fits Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom #2624 strings, ranging from .009 on the first string to .080 on the eighth.

Is an 8-string suitable for someone moving from a 6-string?

It can be, although the wider neck and two additional bass strings require an adjustment period. Players already comfortable with six-string technique can gradually incorporate the additional strings while retaining the familiar six-string range.

Is a hardcase included?

No. The compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase, model 1620, is available separately.

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