Best 8 String Schecter Electric Guitars in 2023
Here you'll find the best 8 string Schecter electric guitars.
Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.
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1. Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin
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- Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (17 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (14 votes)
- From Schecter's 2022 SLS Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 27" to 25.5"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Swamp Ash body
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk Multi-ply w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Ceramic (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Alnico (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Ultra Thin C Neck-Through neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin
Schecter C-8 Multiscale SLS Elite Evil Twin
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Top Brand Pickups
- Neck-Through Build
- Multi-Voicing Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Made in South Korea
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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2. Schecter John Browne Tao-8
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- Neck profile shape: Baseball / U (3 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
- From Schecter's 2023 Reaper Elite series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 27"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Flamed maple veneer top
- Swamp Ash body
- Wenge/Paduak 5-Ply neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Colossus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter USA Chaosbreaker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Fixed Bridge bridge
- Ultra Thin U Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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Schecter John Browne Tao-8
Schecter John Browne Tao-8
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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3. Schecter C-8 Multiscale Silver Mountain
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- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (5 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (6 votes)
- From Schecter's 2020 Silver Mountain series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 27" to 25.5"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter USA Sonic Seducer (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter USA Sonic Seducer (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Set neck
- 24 XL Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
- Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter C-8 Multiscale Silver Mountain
Schecter C-8 Multiscale Silver Mountain
- Stainless Steel Frets
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Top Brand Pickups
- Coil Split Pickups
- Luminescent Inlay
- Made in South Korea
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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4. Schecter C-8 Multiscale Rob Scallon
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- From Schecter's 2022 Artist series
- Made in Indonesia
- 8 strings
- 27" to 25.5"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Swamp Ash body
- Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond 78 Special Rob Scallon (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond 78 Rob Scallon (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Rob Scallon C Neck-Through neck
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners
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Schecter C-8 Multiscale Rob Scallon
Schecter C-8 Multiscale Rob Scallon
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Neck-Through Build
- Coil Split Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in Indonesia
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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5. Schecter Hellraiser C-8
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- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Weight: Slightly heavy (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
- From Schecter's 2006 Hellraiser series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Quilted Maple top
- Mahogany body
- Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 808 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 808 (Humbucker/Active)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Set neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Hellraiser C-8
Schecter Hellraiser C-8
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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6. Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8
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- Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (14 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (11 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
- From Schecter's 2015 Hellraiser Hybrid series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Ebony fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 57-8H Brushed Black Chrome Cover (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 66-8H Brushed Black Chrome Cover (Humbucker/Active)
- 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Ultra Thin C Set neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter Locking tuners
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Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-8
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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7. Schecter Damien Platinum-8
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- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)
- From Schecter's 2015 Damien series
- Made in South Korea
- 8 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 20" Fretboard Radius
- Mahogany body
- Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: EMG 808 (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: EMG 808 (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Set neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Grover tuners
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Schecter Damien Platinum-8
Schecter Damien Platinum-8
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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8. Schecter Omen-8
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- Neck access to high frets: Normal (1 vote)
- Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)
- From Schecter's 2008 Omen series
- Made in Indonesia
- 8 strings
- 26.5"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter tuners
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Schecter Omen-8
Schecter Omen-8
- Expensive Wood
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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9. Schecter Demon-8
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- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
- Pickups power: Hot (2 votes)
- From Schecter's 2015 Demon series
- Made in Indonesia
- 8 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods neck
- Wenge fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S (Humbucker/Active)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Active HB-105S (Humbucker/Active)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Schecter Custom Hardtail w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter tuners
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Schecter Demon-8
Schecter Demon-8
- Black Tusq XL Nut
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
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10. Schecter C-8 Deluxe
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- Neck profile shape: C (36 votes)
- Neck speed (thickness): Fast (32 votes)
- Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (8 votes)
- Pickups power: Slightly Hot (8 votes)
- From Schecter's 2015 C-6 Plus/Deluxe series
- Made in Indonesia
- 8 strings
- 28"'' scale
- 16" Fretboard Radius
- Basswood body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus (Humbucker/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body bridge
- Thin C Bolt-On neck
- 24 XL Jumbo frets
- Schecter tuners
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Schecter C-8 Deluxe
Schecter C-8 Deluxe
- Expensive Wood
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Weight Relief
- No Tremolo
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
