Schecter Omen-6 Gloss Black Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Omen-6 in Gloss Black is a versatile modern electric guitar built for players who want fast playability, powerful humbucker tones and a straightforward fixed-bridge design. Its arched basswood body is paired with a bolt-on maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, giving the guitar a comfortable, responsive feel across its familiar 25.5" scale.

A pair of Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers provides plenty of output for rock, hard rock and metal while remaining versatile enough for cleaner and lower-gain sounds. With 24 X-Jumbo frets, a Thin “C” neck, Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut and string-through Tune-O-Matic bridge, the Omen-6 is an excellent choice for developing players who want a guitar capable of growing with them.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Omen-6
Item Number	2060
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	Gloss Black
Condition	New
Body	Basswood
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Plus Humbuckers
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic with String-Through Body
Main Appeal	Modern playability with powerful, straightforward dual-humbucker electronics
Best For	Rock, metal, alternative, practice, recording and live playing

What Makes the Schecter Omen-6 Special?

The Omen-6 delivers many of the design features associated with Schecter’s performance-focused guitars in an accessible six-string package. Its arched basswood body, Gloss Black finish, Ivory binding and Black Chrome hardware create the dark modern look closely associated with the Omen range. A maple Thin “C” neck, relatively flat 14" radius rosewood fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide a comfortable platform for chords, riffs, bends and faster lead techniques.

Its electronics deliberately keep things simple. Dual Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers provide full-bodied tones with enough output for distorted rock and metal sounds, while the traditional master volume, master tone and three-way selector layout makes it easy to move between bridge, combined and neck pickup sounds. The fixed Tune-O-Matic bridge and string-through-body construction also avoid the additional setup requirements of a floating tremolo system.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Omen-6 is particularly well suited to beginners, developing players and intermediate guitarists who want a modern electric guitar with enough specification to remain useful as their playing advances.

Its humbuckers and fast-playing neck make it an obvious choice for rock, hard rock, metal and alternative music, but it is not restricted to heavy styles. The neck pickup and combined pickup setting can also provide useful clean sounds for practice, recording and more general-purpose playing.

Why Choose A Dual-Humbucker Hardtail Guitar?

A dual-humbucker guitar offers a powerful, full-bodied sound while naturally reducing the electrical hum associated with traditional single-coil pickups. This makes the format particularly effective when using overdrive, distortion and higher-gain amplifier settings.

Pairing those pickups with a fixed bridge keeps the guitar straightforward to maintain. Restringing and tuning changes are generally simpler than on a floating tremolo-equipped instrument, making the Omen-6 a practical choice for players who value reliability and ease of use.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Schecter C-6 Plus

Both guitars provide accessible modern Schecter playability, but the C-6 Plus places greater emphasis on its figured quilted maple top and decorative finish. The Omen-6 has a darker, more understated aesthetic while retaining a similar straightforward dual-humbucker and hardtail approach.

Compared With The Omen Extreme-6

The Omen Extreme-6 adds more elaborate cosmetic detailing and additional electronic flexibility, including coil splitting. The standard Omen-6 keeps things simpler, making it a strong choice for players who want the core Schecter experience without paying for features they may not need.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Omen-6 Electric Guitar

• Gloss Black finish

• Factory-installed Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball Regular Slinky .010-.046 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: Omen-6

• Item Number: 2060

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: Gloss Black

• Condition: New

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Basswood

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Binding: Ivory 1-Ply

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple

• Neck Profile: Thin “C”

• Thickness at 1st Fret: 20mm

• Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

• Scale Length: 25.5" / 648mm

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

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Fingerboard Radius: 14" / 355mm

• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo

• Inlays: Pearloid Semi-Goth

• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ

• Nut Width: 42mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic

• Stringing: String-Through Body

• Tuners: Schecter

• Hardware Finish: Black Chrome

• Knobs: Metal Knurled with Set Screw

Strings

• Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221

• Gauge: .010-.046

Case

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

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Omen-6 suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its straightforward controls, fixed bridge and comfortable Thin “C” neck make the Omen-6 accessible to newer guitarists, while its 24-fret layout provides plenty of room for more advanced playing as skills develop.

Is the Schecter Omen-6 suitable for metal?

Yes. The Diamond Plus humbuckers provide plenty of output and body for distorted rock and metal sounds.

What pickups are fitted?

The Omen-6 features a pair of Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers, with one in the bridge position and one at the neck.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Diamond Plus pickups are passive, so the guitar does not require a battery.

Does the Omen-6 have coil splitting?

No. This model uses a straightforward master volume, master tone and three-way pickup selector configuration without a coil-split function.

What is the neck profile like?

The maple neck uses Schecter’s Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth. It provides a comfortable modern feel for rhythm and lead playing.

How many frets does it have?

The Omen-6 features 24 X-Jumbo frets, giving the player a full two-octave fretting range on every string.

Does it have a tremolo?

No. The guitar uses a Tune-O-Matic fixed bridge with string-through-body construction.

What is the advantage of the fixed bridge?

A fixed bridge makes restringing, tuning adjustments and general maintenance relatively straightforward. It is particularly useful for players who do not require tremolo effects.

What scale length does it use?

The Omen-6 uses a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar string tension and a responsive feel suited to modern rhythm and lead playing.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

Schecter specifies Ernie Ball Regular Slinky #2221 strings in .010-.046 gauge.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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