INTRODUCTION

The Schecter Demon-7 in Aged Black Satin is a purpose-built seven-string electric guitar designed for players who want extended-range power, aggressive active pickup tones and a fast, straightforward playing platform. With a 26.5" scale length, two Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers and a string-through hardtail bridge, it is particularly well suited to modern metal, progressive styles, heavy riffing and lower tunings.

Its basswood body is paired with a bolt-on maple neck and dark wenge fingerboard, while Schecter’s Thin “C” profile and 24 X-Jumbo frets give the Demon-7 the fast, precise feel expected from a modern performance guitar.

Finished in understated Aged Black Satin with aged crème binding, Gothic Cross inlays and black chrome hardware, the Demon-7 has an appropriately dark aesthetic without becoming overly elaborate.

This example is offered as B-Stock, providing an opportunity to step into Schecter’s extended-range range at a more attractive price.

B-STOCK CONDITION REPORT

Condition: B-Stock

This guitar is offered as B-Stock rather than standard new retail stock. Its B-Stock status does not alter the original Schecter Demon-7 specification.

Please refer to the individual product photography for the cosmetic presentation of this particular instrument.

KEY FEATURES

• Seven-string solidbody electric guitar

• Aged Black Satin finish

• Basswood body

• Aged crème single-ply binding

• Bolt-on maple neck

• Wenge fingerboard

• 26.5" extended scale length

• Schecter Thin “C” neck profile

• 16" fingerboard radius

• 24 X-Jumbo frets

• Grey Pearloid Gothic Cross inlays

• Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut

• Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S bridge pickup

• Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S neck pickup

• Volume and tone controls

• Three-way pickup selector

• Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge

• String-through-body construction

• Schecter tuners

• Black chrome hardware

• Dedicated 9V battery compartment

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7 strings

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The Demon-7 takes the core features that matter on an extended-range guitar and keeps the formula straightforward. The longer 26.5" scale helps the low seventh string retain useful tension and definition, while the active humbuckers deliver the strong output and controlled response that work particularly well through high-gain amplification.

It is also a practical choice for players who want to explore seven-string guitar without immediately moving into a highly complicated instrument. There is no floating tremolo to manage, the control layout is simple and the familiar Schecter body shape makes the transition from a conventional six-string relatively approachable.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Seven Strings for an Expanded Range

The defining feature of the Demon-7 is, of course, its seven-string configuration.

Adding a lower seventh string significantly expands the instrument’s available range without requiring a player to abandon the familiar upper six strings of a conventional electric guitar. This makes it possible to build heavier riffs around extended bass notes while retaining conventional chord, scale and lead-guitar positions further up the instrument.

For players moving into modern metal, djent, progressive music or other extended-range styles, a seven-string can provide considerably more flexibility than repeatedly retuning a standard six-string guitar.

26.5" Extended Scale Length

Schecter gives the Demon-7 a 26.5-inch scale length, slightly longer than the 25.5-inch scale commonly found on many six-string electric guitars.

That extra length is particularly useful on a seven-string because it helps maintain greater tension and clarity on the lowest string.

The result is a firmer response that suits tight palm-muted riffs, fast alternate picking and heavily distorted rhythm sounds where a loose lower string can otherwise become difficult to control.

Players using lower-than-standard seven-string tunings may still choose to experiment with heavier string gauges, but the extended scale gives the Demon-7 a strong foundation for extended-range playing.

Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S Pickups

A pair of Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers gives the Demon-7 its powerful electrical voice.

Active pickups are particularly effective for high-gain guitar because they can provide a strong output with a controlled, immediate response. That makes the Demon-7 particularly capable when feeding heavily distorted amplifiers, modelling systems and high-gain pedal setups.

The bridge pickup is the natural choice for tight rhythm work, palm-muted passages and more aggressive lead sounds, while switching to the neck pickup provides a rounder character for solos and cleaner passages.

A simple Volume, Tone and three-way pickup selector arrangement keeps operation intuitive.

Basswood Body

The Demon-7 uses a basswood body with Schecter’s familiar sculpted double-cutaway form and an arched top.

Basswood is widely used in modern electric guitars because it allows manufacturers to create instruments that balance comfortably while providing a suitable foundation for high-output pickup systems.

The body is finished in Aged Black Satin, complemented by aged crème binding and black chrome hardware.

It is an intentionally understated combination that fits the Demon name perfectly.

Thin “C” Maple Neck

A bolt-on maple neck provides a familiar and dependable foundation.

Schecter uses its Thin “C” neck profile, measuring approximately 20mm thick at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth.

Despite the additional width required for seven strings, the relatively streamlined profile helps keep the neck manageable for players moving from a six-string instrument.

For technical playing, fast rhythm work and extended chord shapes, this slimmer profile is particularly welcome.

Wenge Fingerboard

The maple neck is topped with a wenge fingerboard, giving the Demon-7 a naturally dark appearance that suits the Aged Black Satin finish.

Its 16-inch radius creates a relatively flat playing surface, particularly useful for faster modern guitar techniques.

Compared with a more curved vintage-style fingerboard, the flatter 16" radius is well suited to wide bends, legato playing, alternate picking, tapping and other contemporary techniques.

24 X-Jumbo Frets

There are 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range across each string.

The larger fret dimensions create a substantial playing surface beneath the strings, helping bends and vibrato feel direct without requiring the player to press the string heavily against the fingerboard itself.

For lead guitarists, having 24 frets also provides access to notes that are unavailable on more traditional 21- or 22-fret designs.

Gothic Cross Inlays

Grey Pearloid Gothic Cross inlays run along the fingerboard and provide one of the Demon series’ most recognisable visual features.

Combined with the Aged Black Satin body, aged crème binding and black chrome hardware, they give the guitar a strong metal aesthetic while keeping the overall design relatively restrained.

Schecter Custom Hardtail Bridge

The Demon-7 uses a Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge with string-through-body construction.

This is an important feature for players who want an extended-range metal guitar without the additional complexity of a floating tremolo.

Individual saddle adjustment allows the instrument to be set for appropriate action and intonation, while the string-through design creates a solid and direct playing feel beneath the picking hand.

It also makes string changes and tuning adjustments considerably simpler than they would be on a locking tremolo system.

Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ Nut

At the headstock end, the Demon-7 uses a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut.

The 48mm nut width accommodates the seven-string layout, while the Graph Tech component provides a precision-made contact point between the strings and neck.

Combined with Schecter tuners and the fixed bridge, it creates a straightforward hardware arrangement suited to regular rehearsing, recording and live use.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Schecter Demon-7 is an excellent option for intermediate players looking to move into seven-string guitar, while its specification also makes it fully capable of serving more experienced extended-range players.

It is particularly well suited to:

• Modern metal

• Progressive metal

• Djent

• Metalcore

• Alternative metal

• Hard rock

• Extended-range rhythm guitar

• Drop and lower tunings

• High-gain recording

• Technical riffing

• Players buying their first seven-string

• Guitarists who prefer a fixed bridge over a Floyd Rose

For someone currently playing a conventional twin-humbucker six-string and wanting access to a wider range without completely changing their playing approach, the Demon-7 makes a logical next step.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Heavy Rhythm Guitar

This is where the Demon-7 feels most at home.

The extended scale, low seventh string, active pickups and fixed bridge combine to create a platform built for articulate high-gain rhythm playing.

Palm-muted riffs can take advantage of the additional low range while the longer scale helps maintain a controlled feel on the seventh string.

Progressive and Technical Playing

A 16" fingerboard radius, Thin “C” neck and 24 X-Jumbo frets make the Demon-7 particularly appropriate for more technical styles.

The additional string also opens up alternative scale positions, extended chords and broader intervallic ideas that are difficult or impossible to reproduce on a conventional six-string instrument.

Lead Guitar

Despite its obvious emphasis on heavy rhythm playing, the Demon-7 remains fully capable as a lead guitar.

Its 24 frets provide two complete octaves per string, while the relatively flat fingerboard and thin neck profile suit fast runs, tapping, legato and wide bends.

Recording

Seven-string guitars are frequently used for layered modern-metal productions, where additional low-range rhythm tracks need to retain definition under significant gain.

The active HB-105S pickups make the Demon-7 a natural match for high-gain valve amplifiers, digital modelling systems, amp plug-ins and recording interfaces.

HOW IT COMPARES

Versus a Standard Six-String Guitar

The main difference is the additional low seventh string and wider neck.

A six-string remains the easier choice for traditional rock, blues and conventional guitar repertoire, but the Demon-7 provides substantially greater low-end range for modern metal and extended-range compositions.

Importantly, the upper six strings retain a familiar arrangement, allowing experienced six-string players to transfer much of their existing technique directly to the Demon-7.

Versus a Seven-String with a 25.5" Scale

The Demon-7's 26.5" scale provides slightly greater string tension than a conventional 25.5" design.

That difference is most noticeable on the lowest strings, where additional tension can help riffs feel tighter and improve definition when tuning down.

Versus a Floyd Rose Seven-String

A Floyd Rose-equipped guitar is the stronger option if dramatic pitch effects, dive-bombs and tremolo techniques form an important part of your playing.

For players primarily concerned with riffing, recording and alternate tunings, the Demon-7's fixed hardtail bridge is substantially simpler to live with.

String changes, tuning alterations and basic setup adjustments are all more straightforward.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Demon-7
Item Number	3662
Instrument Type	Seven-String Solidbody Electric Guitar
Finish	Aged Black Satin
Dexterity	Right Handed
Number of Strings	7
Body Material	Basswood
Top Contour	Arched Top
Binding	Aged Crème 1-Ply
Construction	Bolt-On
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard Material	Wenge
Neck Profile	Thin “C”
Neck Thickness	Approx. 20mm at 1st fret / 22mm at 12th fret
Scale Length	26.5" / 673mm
Fingerboard Radius	16" / 406mm
Frets	24 X-Jumbo
Inlays	Grey Pearloid Gothic Crosses
Nut	Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ
Nut Width	1.889" / 48mm
Truss Rod	2-Way Adjustable
Bridge Pickup	Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S
Neck Pickup	Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S
Controls	Volume / Tone
Pickup Selector	3-Way Switch
Bridge	Schecter Custom Hardtail with String-Through Body
Tuners	Schecter
Hardware Colour	Black Chrome
Control Knobs	Metal Knurled with Set Screw
Battery Compartment	9V Clip-In
Factory Strings	Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7 .010–.056
Compatible Case	Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape Hardcase, sold separately

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S pickups require a 9V battery for operation.

The Demon-7 features a dedicated clip-in 9V battery compartment for convenient battery access.

As with any active guitar, disconnecting the guitar cable when the instrument is not being used will help preserve battery life.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players looking for an accessible, performance-focused seven-string for modern metal, progressive styles, lower tunings and high-gain recording.

Customers usually upgrade from: Six-string HH electric guitars or shorter-scale entry-level seven-string models where greater low-string tension and a more purpose-built metal specification are desired.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain amplifiers, modelling systems, noise gates, boost/overdrive pedals and heavier string sets where substantially lower tunings are required.

Our tip: If this is your first seven-string, resist the temptation to completely change your technique immediately. Treat the upper six strings as familiar territory and gradually incorporate the lower seventh string into riffs, chords and scale shapes. The transition becomes much more intuitive.

Showroom feedback: The hardtail bridge and uncomplicated controls make the Demon-7 a particularly approachable way into extended-range guitar. You get the important seven-string features without introducing the additional setup demands of a floating tremolo.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our experienced team of musicians helps customers find guitars and equipment that suit the way they actually play.

When buying from Fair Deal Music you benefit from:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, B-Stock and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices across leading musical instrument brands

• Secure UK-wide delivery

• Flexible finance options, subject to status

• Friendly support before and after purchase

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Decades of experience supplying guitars, amplifiers and musical equipment

If you are moving into seven-string guitar for the first time, our team can also help with appropriate amplifiers, strings, effects and accessories for your preferred tuning and playing style.

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Already own a guitar, bass, amplifier or other musical equipment?

You may be able to part exchange your existing equipment towards this Schecter Demon-7, reducing the cost of your next upgrade.

Contact Fair Deal Music with details of the equipment you would like to trade and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Schecter Demon-7 a seven-string guitar?

Yes. The Demon-7 is a purpose-built seven-string electric guitar, giving you an additional lower string compared with a conventional six-string.

Is it suitable as a first seven-string?

Yes. Its fixed bridge, straightforward controls and familiar Schecter body design make the Demon-7 a particularly accessible option for someone moving from six strings to seven.

The neck is naturally wider than a six-string because it has to accommodate the additional string, so some adjustment should be expected.

What scale length does the Demon-7 have?

It uses a 26.5-inch scale length.

The slightly extended scale helps provide additional tension and definition on the lower strings, which is particularly useful for seven-string playing.

Does the Demon-7 have active pickups?

Yes. It uses two Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers.

Do the pickups require a battery?

Yes. The active electronics require a 9V battery, and the guitar features a dedicated clip-in battery compartment.

Does it have a Floyd Rose tremolo?

No. This version of the Demon-7 uses a Schecter Custom Hardtail string-through-body bridge.

This makes string changes and alternate tuning adjustments considerably simpler than on a floating tremolo system.

Is the Demon-7 good for drop tunings?

Yes. The fixed bridge and 26.5" scale make it well suited to lower tunings.

Players going significantly lower than the normal seven-string setup may wish to use heavier strings and have the guitar appropriately set up for their preferred tuning.

What pickups are fitted?

Both the neck and bridge positions use Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S humbuckers.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The Demon-7 has a wenge fingerboard with a 16-inch radius and Grey Pearloid Gothic Cross position markers.

How many frets does it have?

It has 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing two full octaves on each string.

Is a hardcase included?

No. Schecter lists the SGR-1C C-Shape hardcase separately.

What does B-Stock mean?

This particular guitar is being sold in the B-Stock category rather than as standard new retail stock.

Its underlying Schecter Demon-7 specification remains unchanged. Please refer to the individual product photography when assessing the cosmetic presentation of this specific instrument.

Can I part exchange my current guitar?

Yes. Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries. Contact our team with details of the guitar or other equipment you would like to trade for a no-obligation valuation.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

• Schecter Demon-7 Aged Black Satin Electric Guitar – B-Stock

Please note: The Schecter SGR-1C C-Shape hardcase is sold separately.

CLOSING CALL TO ACTION

If you are ready to move into seven-string guitar, the Schecter Demon-7 Aged Black Satin offers an excellent combination of extended range, powerful active pickups and straightforward fixed-bridge practicality.

Its 26.5" scale helps keep the lower register controlled, while the Thin “C” maple neck, wenge fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide a playing platform designed for modern techniques.

Add the aggressive Diamond Active HB-105S pickups and distinctive Aged Black Satin finish and you have a seven-string built with modern rock and metal firmly in mind.

This B-Stock example also provides the opportunity to access the Demon-7 specification at a more attractive price.

Order securely from Fair Deal Music, visit our Birmingham showroom or contact our team if you would like advice on making the move from six-string to seven-string guitar.