Sound & Tone
The EMG 707TW active humbuckers push a high-output, tightly focused voice with plenty of clarity in the low register, while the mahogany body and quilted maple top add weight underneath and a bit of brightness up top. The 26.5″ scale keeps the seventh string firm and defined under heavy gain, making this a natural fit for modern metal, djent and progressive rhythm work, and the Floyd Rose Original opens the door to dive bombs and expressive lead phrasing. Coil-splitting on both pickups thins things out for cleaner arpeggios and lighter passages, so it isn’t locked to one gain setting.
Schecter Hellraiser C-7 FR Electric Guitar Black Cherry
The Hellraiser C-7 FR is engineered as a tracking and composition tool for producers and engineers working with extended-range material. Its thin ‘C’ neck profile and 26.5″ scale deliver the ergonomic precision needed for detailed performance capture and layering, while the set-neck construction with ultra access ensures stable sustain and resonance through multiple takes. The solid mahogany body with quilted maple top provides controlled harmonic character that records with clarity and definition across session hours.
Recording & Performance Design
Built with a three-piece mahogany neck in a thin ‘C’ profile (measuring .787″ at the first fret and .866″ at the 12th), this instrument responds consistently across its 26.5″ scale length for reliable tracking. The 24 X-Jumbo frets on a 16″ radius rosewood fretboard with abalone gothic cross inlays enable fast, articulate single-note work and precision tracking, while the set-neck construction with ultra access design allows seamless reach to higher positions without compromising body resonance or sustain on tape.
Electronics & Tone Shaping
A pair of EMG 707TW active humbuckers with coil-splitting capability captures both aggressive articulation and nuanced tonal color, making them equally at home on heavy layers or textured, dynamic passages. The Floyd Rose Original tremolo with locking nut and Floyd Rose nut (1.874″ width) maintains rock-solid intonation across extended recording sessions, while black chrome hardware and metal knurled controls with set screws provide the durability and repeatability required in professional studio work.
Key Features
- Seven-string configuration with 26.5″ (673mm) extended scale length
- Mahogany three-piece neck with thin ‘C’ profile and set-neck construction
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on rosewood fretboard with 16″ radius and abalone gothic cross inlays
- Solid mahogany body with quilted maple top and abalone multi-ply binding
- EMG 707TW active humbuckers with coil-splitting in both bridge and neck positions
- Floyd Rose Original tremolo with locking nut for tuning stability
- Floyd Rose nut at 1.874″ width for precise setup
- Two-way adjustable truss rod with 5/32″ Allen nut
- Grover tuning machines for reliable string retention
- Black chrome hardware throughout
- Right-handed configuration with ultra access upper-fret design
- Includes Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-string set (.010-.056) and 9-volt clip-in battery compartment
A production-grade instrument built to capture extended-range performances with tonal clarity, sustain, and session-ready reliability.
