Schecter C-8 MS SLS Elite Evil Twin SBK

Schecter C-8 MS SLS Elite Evil Twin SBK review

The Schecter C-8 MS SLS Elite Evil Twin SBK is an eight-string guitar built around a multiscale layout, active Fishman Fluence pickups, and a neck-through construction. Its specification targets players who want extended low range without giving up a comparatively comfortable feel across the fretboard. It has been available since January 2022, and the listed price is 1,799.

The satin black finish, black hardware, and Roman numeral fretboard inlays give the guitar a deliberately dark look. The body is swamp ash, with no separate top. Its neck-through construction combines maple, walnut, and padauk, while the fingerboard is ebony. The overall package is plainly aimed at performance and heavy music, but the pickup setup also offers useful clean tones.

Multiscale layout and playing feel

The scale runs from 648 mm on the treble side to 686 mm on the bass side, equivalent to 25.5 to 27 inches. That fanned layout gives the lower strings more length while keeping the high strings shorter. Players new to fanned frets may need a short adjustment period, but one owner reported getting comfortable with them quickly. They also found bends on the higher strings easier to manage.

The neck has an ultra-thin C profile, a 54 mm nut, and a 508 mm fingerboard radius. The ebony board carries 24 extra-jumbo frets and Roman numeral inlays. One hands-on report praised the fingerboard feel and described the action as relatively low, with no buzzing on the guitar they received. That instrument arrived well adjusted, though setup can vary from one unit to another.

The factory string set is Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom, gauge.009 to.080. That range suits the instrument's extended register, but string preference and setup are personal. Buyers should check the guitar's setup and tuning stability on arrival, especially if they plan to use a different string gauge or tuning.

Fishman Fluence controls and bridge

Schecter fits one Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker at each position. The bridge pickup uses a ceramic magnet, while the neck pickup uses an alnico magnet. A volume control and a tone control both have push-pull functions, and a three-way switch selects between pickup settings. The supplied specifications do not detail every voice combination, so it is best to check the controls in person or consult the manufacturer's documentation before buying for a particular switching requirement.

One owner singled out the bridge pickup's alternate voice for its clean sound, an area they felt was difficult to achieve with active humbuckers. They described the Fluence pickups as strong performers overall. That is a favorable user impression rather than a measurement, but it points to a useful strength: the guitar is not limited to high-gain sounds simply because of its extended range and heavy-music styling.

The hardware includes a Hipshot hardtail bridge with strings passing through the body, along with Schecter locking tuners. There is no vibrato system. For players who prefer a fixed bridge, this keeps the setup straightforward and provides a direct string path through the body. The guitar ships without a case, so buyers should account for separate protection when transporting it.

Build quality and owner feedback

Feedback on the model is strongly positive about playability, appearance, and sound. One player who had owned other extended-range Schecter guitars found this multiscale model more comfortable in its string action. They also called it their new main instrument and praised the build and the Fluence pickups. Such impressions are subjective, but they align with the guitar's combination of a slim neck profile, multiscale geometry, and active pickup system.

There is one notable caveat in the reports. An owner described an apparent imperfection in the woodwork where the three sections of the neck-through structure meet. They believed it had been corrected by hand beneath the finish and wondered whether the area would hold up over time. They did not consider it serious enough to return that particular guitar, but the concern is worth taking seriously as an individual-unit issue. It does not establish a wider production problem. Inspect the neck-to-body area when the instrument arrives, and contact the seller if you find a visible defect.

Who should consider this guitar?

The C-8 MS SLS Elite Evil Twin SBK makes the most sense for players who need eight strings, want a long bass-side scale, and prefer active humbuckers with a fixed bridge. Its fanned frets are approachable according to owner feedback, though players unfamiliar with multiscale instruments should try one if possible. The 54 mm nut and eight-string layout also mean this is not a compact-feeling instrument.

At the listed price of 1,799, the specification is substantial: a multi-wood neck-through build, ebony fingerboard, 24 extra-jumbo frets, locking tuners, and Fishman Fluence Modern pickups. The lack of an included case adds an extra cost, and the reported woodwork concern makes a careful incoming inspection sensible. With those points in mind, the owner feedback presents a compelling picture of a comfortable, versatile extended-range guitar that can handle aggressive sounds while still offering convincing clean options.