Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR See-Thru Black Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR in See-Thru Black combines aggressive modern styling with versatile passive electronics and the expressive possibilities of a double-locking tremolo. Its mahogany body is topped with genuine quilted maple, allowing the figured grain to show through the dark transparent finish while Crème multi-ply binding and Black Chrome hardware complete the distinctive appearance.

A bolt-on maple Thin “C” neck, rosewood fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets provide comfortable modern playability, while dual Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers deliver powerful rock and metal tones. A push/pull tone control adds coil-split sounds for extra versatility, and the Floyd Rose Special tremolo allows everything from subtle vibrato to dramatic dives and pull-ups.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Schecter
Model	Omen Extreme-6 FR
Item Number	2027
Type	Electric Guitar
Finish	See-Thru Black
Condition	New
Body	Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Neck	Maple, Bolt-On
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	25.5"
Pickups	2 x Schecter Diamond Plus Humbuckers
Electronics	Dual Humbuckers with Push/Pull Coil Split
Bridge	Floyd Rose Special
Main Appeal	Versatile humbucker tones with double-locking tremolo
Best For	Rock, metal, hard rock, alternative and lead guitar
Skill Level	Beginner to Intermediate

What Makes the Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR Special?

The Omen Extreme-6 FR builds on the accessible Omen platform with a mahogany body and genuine quilted maple top, giving the See-Thru Black finish considerably more depth than a conventional solid-colour guitar. Schecter pairs this with Crème multi-ply binding, Abalone and Pearloid Vector inlays and Black Chrome hardware for a premium appearance that still retains the aggressive styling associated with the Omen family.

Its playing and electronics specification offers plenty of room to progress. The maple neck uses Schecter’s Thin “C” profile, measuring approximately 20mm at the first fret and 22mm at the twelfth, while the 14" radius rosewood fingerboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets suit both rhythm and lead playing. Two Diamond Plus humbuckers provide powerful full-output sounds, with a push/pull tone control introducing brighter split-coil options when required.

Who Is It For?

The Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR is an excellent choice for developing, intermediate and experienced guitarists who want a performance-focused guitar with a locking tremolo system without immediately moving into Schecter’s premium ranges.

It is especially well suited to rock, hard rock, metal, alternative music and lead guitar, where the combination of humbuckers, coil splitting and Floyd Rose tremolo provides significantly more flexibility than a basic fixed-bridge HH guitar.

Why Choose A Guitar With A Floyd Rose?

A Floyd Rose is a double-locking tremolo system designed to allow considerably greater pitch movement than a conventional vintage-style tremolo. The strings are locked at the nut and bridge, helping the guitar return to pitch after demanding tremolo techniques when the system is correctly set up.

This makes the Omen Extreme-6 FR ideal for players interested in dive bombs, pull-ups, wide vibrato and expressive lead techniques. Fine tuners at the bridge also allow precise tuning adjustment after the locking nut has been secured.

How Does It Compare?

Compared With The Omen Extreme-6 Hardtail

The standard Omen Extreme-6 uses a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body construction, making it particularly straightforward for restringing and alternative tunings.

The Omen Extreme-6 FR replaces this with a Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo, making it the better choice for players who prioritise expressive pitch effects and tremolo-based lead techniques.

Compared With The Standard Omen-6

The regular Omen-6 offers a simpler basswood-bodied design with fixed bridge and straightforward HH electronics. The Omen Extreme-6 FR upgrades the visual specification with mahogany and quilted maple construction, multi-ply binding and Vector inlays, while also adding coil splitting and the Floyd Rose tremolo system.

What’s Included?

• Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR Electric Guitar

• See-Thru Black finish

• Dual Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers

• Floyd Rose Special tremolo system

• Factory-fitted Ernie Ball Regular Slinky .010-.046 strings

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

Technical Specifications

General

• Model Name: Omen Extreme-6 FR

• Item Number: 2027

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Finish: See-Thru Black

• Condition: New

• Country of Manufacture: Indonesia

• Number of Strings: 6

• Hardware Colour: Black Chrome

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Top Material: Quilted Maple

• Top Contour: Arched Top

• Construction: Bolt-On

• Binding: Crème Multi-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: Abalone & Pearloid Vector

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• Nut Width: 41.3mm

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Passive

• Controls: Bridge Volume, Neck Volume, Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil Split

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switch

• Coil Split: Push/Pull Tone Control

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose Special

• Nut: Floyd Rose Special Locking Nut

• 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 Guitar Hardcase

• Case Model: 1620

• Case Included: No – sold separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR suitable for metal?

Yes. Its Diamond Plus humbuckers, Floyd Rose locking tremolo, 24-fret neck and relatively flat fingerboard make it particularly well suited to rock and metal.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar features two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers, with dedicated bridge and neck pickups.

Are the pickups active?

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

Does the Omen Extreme-6 FR have coil splitting?

Yes. Pulling the master tone control activates the coil-split function, providing brighter and leaner alternatives to the full humbucker sounds.

What controls does the guitar have?

It features separate bridge and neck volume controls, a master tone with push/pull coil split and a three-way pickup selector.

Does it have a genuine quilted maple top?

Yes. The See-Thru Black Omen Extreme-6 FR features a quilted maple top over a mahogany body.

Will every quilted maple top look identical?

No. Quilted maple is naturally figured wood, so the exact grain pattern and appearance will vary between individual instruments.

What is the Floyd Rose Special?

The Floyd Rose Special is a double-locking tremolo system that secures the strings at both the bridge and nut, allowing substantial pitch changes while helping maintain tuning stability.

Can the Floyd Rose perform dive bombs?

Yes. The system is designed for wide tremolo movement including dive bombs, pull-ups and expressive vibrato effects.

Is a Floyd Rose harder to restring than a fixed bridge?

It requires a slightly different restringing and setup process because the bridge floats and the strings lock at the nut and bridge. Once familiar with the system, routine maintenance becomes straightforward.

Is the Omen Extreme-6 FR good for alternative tunings?

It can be used in alternative tunings, but regularly changing between substantially different tunings can require adjustments to the Floyd Rose spring balance. Players who change tunings frequently may find a fixed-bridge guitar more convenient.

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.

Does it have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes. The guitar features a rosewood fingerboard with a 14" radius.

How many frets does it have?

The Omen Extreme-6 FR features 24 X-Jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave fretting range on every string.

What scale length does it use?

The guitar uses a 25.5" scale length, providing familiar tension and response for modern six-string playing.

What strings are fitted from the factory?

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

Does the guitar require a battery?

No. The Diamond Plus pickups and passive electronics operate without battery power.

Is a hardcase included?

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

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