Schecter Guitar Research

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A unique fusion of Schecter's HELLRAISER and SLS models, the left-handed C-8 Hybrid is an 8-string combination of the most sought-after features of each. The Hellraiser's signature highly figured quilted Maple top is now redesigned with a more sculptured arch and is set into the Mahogany body with an increased upper access cutaway.

The C-8 features EMG's 57/66 Active humbuckers with Brushed Black metal-works covers and a high gloss transparent black burst finish. Schecter Locking tuners and GraphTech Tusq nuts are standard. The HH C-8 also features USA made Hipshot Non-Trem bridges to accommodate progressive playing styles.

The SLS shares the HH's popular thin, fast neck profile and satin finish. The compound radius ebony fingerboard is adorned with an inverted dot pattern that switches to the treble side at the 15th fret. The Metal Cross, synonymous with the Hellraiser, sits proudly at the 12th fret. A newly designed ˜Carbon fiber' binding and glow-in-the-dark side dots (great for low light live situations) enhance the 2014 Hellraiser Hybrid's metal appearance.

Case sold separately.

Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 8-String Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst
Schecter Guitar Research Hellraiser Hybrid C-8 8-String Electric Guitar Transparent Black Burst

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  • Mahogany body with quilted maple top
  • Set-in mahogany neck with increased upper access cutaway
  • EMG57/66 humbuckers with brushed black metal-works covers
  • SLS slim neck profile and satin neck finish
  • Compound radius ebony fretboard
  • Carbon fiber binding / glow-in-the-dark side dots
  • Hipshot bridge
  • High gloss transparent black burst finish
  • Case sold separately

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Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.

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  • It plays like a Schecter!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byNick

    fromUnited states

    This guitar plays like butter and looks amazing, Schecters attention to detail by adding tons of little things to make this guitar play like a dream! Anyone who is looking to commit to the 8 string this is for you!

  • Inspiring and Fun

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJRocs_SC

    fromColumbia, SC

    *My first 8 string. I wanted an 8 string for a while because I thought it would be fun to play and mess with, but I didn't want something cheap and struggle with tuning/setup. I also wanted a longer scale length so the low F# and B strings could be tuned/drop-tuned and keep tension. Ultimately I landed on this beasty because of the 28" scale, EMG 57/66 pups, graphtech nut and hipshot brigde. It stays in tune great and the tone is still good on the low strings because of scale length and pups. Here's the real deal... Playing this is making me a better player. Physically because This is forcing me to spread my fingerings farther and use fingering combinations I normally wouldn't on a 6. When I go back to my six, I feel faster and more accurate like I can play anything. Mentally it's helped because it's forced me to workout notes, chords and scales. I knew inversions but I never really thought past the root note, but this has forced me to think about all 3 or 4 notes in a chord and/or extensions to incorporate the 8/7 string. Again when I go back to my 6, I feel like it all makes a little more sense and I am seeing more connections and patterns than I did before. Really happy with this guitar and what it has done for me. It's a nice change of pace and a challenge, but very fun. However, I will warn you that it is a big guitar. 28" scale length and 8 strings, it's noticeable bigger to play with a really wide neck... hang in there and give yourself time to get used to it, it doesn't take long before it feels normal and you open up new approaches to the instrument.

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  • asked byDustin

    fromDayton, Oh

    What is the scale length on this guitar

    What is the scale length on this guitar

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The scale length is 28"