Schecter Omen Elite-7 Electric Guitar, See-Thru Blue Burst

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Omen Elite-7 in See-Thru Blue Burst is a modern 7-string electric guitar designed for players who need extended range, tight low-string definition and fast Schecter playability. Its mahogany body features an eye-catching figured burl top beneath the transparent blue burst finish, paired with a maple Thin "C" neck and rosewood fingerboard.

A longer 26.5" scale length helps keep the low seventh string controlled and articulate, while two Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers provide the power and clarity required for modern rock, metal and progressive styles. With 24 X-Jumbo frets, a 16" fingerboard radius and string-through hardtail bridge, the Omen Elite-7 is an excellent route into serious extended-range guitar playing.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Omen Elite-7
Model Number	2458
Finish	See-Thru Blue Burst
Type	7-String Electric Guitar
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany with Figured Burl Top
Scale Length	26.5"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Heretic Humbuckers
Bridge	Schecter Custom Hardtail, String-Through Body
Main Appeal	Extended-range performance with a tight low end and modern playability
Best For	Metal, progressive, djent, hard rock and lower-tuned styles

What’s Included?

• Schecter Omen Elite-7 Electric Guitar

• See-Thru Blue Burst finish

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball 7-string set

A compatible Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase is available separately and is not supplied as standard.

What Makes the Schecter Omen Elite-7 Special?

The Omen Elite-7 takes Schecter's established Omen platform into extended-range territory while retaining a comfortable and accessible playing feel. Its 26.5" scale length provides additional string tension compared with a conventional 25.5" guitar, helping the low seventh string remain tighter and more defined. A maple Thin "C" neck, flat 16" fingerboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets create a fast playing surface suited to both heavy rhythm work and technical lead playing.

Twin Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers provide an aggressive but articulate voice that works particularly well with high-gain amplification. A five-way pickup selector expands the tonal range beyond a basic two-humbucker arrangement, while the fixed string-through hardtail bridge keeps the guitar straightforward to restring, set up and maintain.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Omen Elite-7 is particularly well suited to guitarists moving into extended-range playing or players who regularly need access to lower notes without giving up the familiar layout of a standard electric guitar.

It is an excellent choice for:

• Modern metal guitarists

• Progressive players

• Djent and technical-metal musicians

• Hard-rock guitarists

• Players using lower-register riffs

• Guitarists moving from 6-string to 7-string

• Rhythm players who need tight low-end definition

• Lead players wanting 24-fret access

• Intermediate and advancing musicians

• Home-recording and gigging guitarists

Why Choose A 7-String Electric Guitar?

A 7-string guitar adds a lower seventh string, normally tuned to B beneath the standard six strings. This increases the available range without taking away the familiar notes and chord shapes of a conventional 6-string guitar.

For metal, progressive and modern rock players, the additional low range opens up heavier riffing and extended chord voicings without requiring the entire guitar to be drastically down-tuned. The Omen Elite-7's 26.5" scale is particularly useful here, helping provide a tighter response from the lowest string.

Technical Specifications

General

• Model: Schecter Omen Elite-7

• Model Number: 2458

• Finish: See-Thru Blue Burst

• Abbreviation: STBB

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Hardware Colour: Black

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top: Figured Burl

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Binding: Black 1-Ply

• Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail

• Stringing: String-Through Body

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Maple

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Neck Profile: Thin "C"

• Scale Length: 26.5" / 673mm

• Fingerboard Radius: 16" / 406mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid Lines

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 48mm / 1.889"

• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .787" / 20mm

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .866" / 22mm

• Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

• Tuners: Schecter

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Heretic

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Heretic

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Pickup Selector: 5-Way Switch

• Pickup Type: Passive

Hardware

• Bridge: Schecter Custom Hardtail with String-Through Body

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Control Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Factory Strings

• Strings: Ernie Ball 7-String Set

• Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .062

FAQs

What does STBB mean on the Schecter Omen Elite-7?

STBB stands for See-Thru Blue Burst, the transparent blue burst finish used on this version of the Omen Elite-7.

Is the Schecter Omen Elite-7 a 7-string guitar?

Yes. It adds a seventh low string beneath the conventional six strings, giving players access to an extended lower range.

What is the scale length?

The Omen Elite-7 uses a 26.5-inch scale length, which is slightly longer than the 25.5" scale commonly found on many 6-string electric guitars.

Why is a 26.5" scale useful on a 7-string?

The additional length helps increase string tension, particularly on the lowest string. This can produce a tighter and more controlled response for lower-register riffing.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar features two Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers, designed for powerful modern tones with plenty of definition under distortion.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond Heretic pickups are passive humbuckers, so no battery is required.

What is the body made from?

The Omen Elite-7 uses a mahogany body with a figured burl top, giving the transparent See-Thru Blue Burst finish plenty of visual depth.

What neck profile does it have?

It features Schecter's Thin "C" neck profile, designed to provide a streamlined feel for both rhythm and lead playing.

How many frets does it have?

The guitar has 24 X-Jumbo frets, giving each string a full two-octave range.

What is the fingerboard radius?

The rosewood fingerboard has a relatively flat 16-inch radius, well suited to fast runs, wide bends and modern playing techniques.

Does it have a Floyd Rose?

No. This version uses a Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction, making it simpler to restring and adjust than a floating locking tremolo.

Is the Omen Elite-7 suitable for metal?

Yes. The extended range, 26.5" scale, Diamond Heretic pickups and fast neck make it particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive metal, djent and other high-gain styles.

Is it suitable as a first 7-string guitar?

Yes. Its familiar control layout, fixed bridge and comfortable Thin "C" neck make the Omen Elite-7 an excellent introduction to extended-range guitar playing.

Can it be used in lower tunings?

Yes. The longer scale length makes the Omen Elite-7 particularly suitable for players experimenting with lower tunings, although very significant tuning changes may require different string gauges and a suitable setup.

What is the difference between this and the Omen Elite-7 Multiscale?

This standard Omen Elite-7 uses a straight 26.5" scale across all seven strings. The Multiscale version uses different scale lengths across the strings and a fanned-fret layout.

Does it come with a hard case?

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

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