Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB

Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB review

The Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB is a seven-string electric guitar built around an extended, fan-fretted scale. Its scale runs from 648 to 686 mm, or 25.5 to 27 inches, giving the low string a longer speaking length than the high strings. The supplied feedback comes from players who have spent time with the instrument, including one owner who describes it as a first seven-string and first multiscale guitar. Their impressions point to a straightforward strength: it handles technical, high-gain playing while remaining usable for cleaner and softer sounds.

At a listed price of $885, the Damien 7 sits in a range where setup and hardware details matter. Its specifications include a mahogany body with a satin black finish, a three-piece maple neck reinforced with carbon, and a rosewood fingerboard. There is no separate top, tremolo, case, or gig bag included. The model has been available since June 2023.

Neck, fan frets, and setup

The neck has a Thin C profile, a 48 mm nut, and 24 jumbo frets. The fingerboard radius is 406 mm, with Gray Platinum Bats inlays. The bat motif gives the otherwise understated black finish a distinct visual detail, and one player specifically praised how the inlays look and how comfortable the fingerboard feels.

Fan frets take some adjustment if you have only played conventional guitars. In practice, the angled fret layout follows the changing scale lengths, with the longer scale on the low strings and shorter scale on the high strings. One owner, new to multiscale instruments, said they quickly came to like the layout. That is useful context for buyers who are curious about fanned frets but have not tried them: the transition may feel unfamiliar at first, though this player found it worthwhile.

The factory setup received a positive report. One owner made small adjustments to one or two bridge-height screws, but found the action and intonation close to their liking without further changes. That is a report from an individual guitar, not a guarantee that every example will arrive identically set up. Another owner noted a small crack in the back finish and some play around the tone knob, so it is sensible to inspect the finish and controls when the guitar arrives.

Pickups and controls

Schecter fits two Diamond Heretic humbuckers, one at the bridge and one at the neck. Controls comprise a master volume, a tone control with push-pull function, and a three-way pickup selector. Players describe the pickups as particularly effective for metal, but not limited to high-gain sounds. One owner reports that engaging the split function produces a convincing single-coil-like character suitable for lighter material. The exact split wiring is not detailed in the supplied specifications, so the best way to judge that sound is to try it with your own amp and playing style.

The controls are simple enough to understand at a glance, and the feedback on the wiring was positive. That flexibility is relevant on a seven-string: the low range can serve heavy riffs, while the split setting and pickup selection offer options for cleaner passages. The guitar's versatility is based on owner impressions rather than a claim that it replaces a dedicated single-coil instrument.

Strings and playing feel

The listed factory strings are Ernie Ball seven-string gauges from.009 to.062. One player found the bending feel fairly even across the set, with the two E strings feeling slightly stiffer than the other five. They also noticed a little rattle from the low B, though it was not loud enough to be picked up through the guitar. That player suggested considering a thicker low string if tuning substantially below standard. String response and rattle can vary with setup, picking attack, and tuning, so treat this as a practical point to check rather than a universal defect.

There was one more specific comfort complaint: an owner found the nut edge sharp on the high-string side, enough to catch the hand during fast slides. They thought careful filing could smooth it out. Before making any changes, inspect the nut and have a qualified technician address a sharp edge if needed. The supplied information identifies the nut as a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ model.

Verdict

The Damien 7 Multiscale SB has a clear purpose: extended-range playing with a longer low-string scale, a reinforced maple neck, and humbuckers aimed at high-gain music. Owner feedback supports its use for technically demanding metal, while the push-pull tone control adds a reported cleaner, single-coil-like option. The factory setup was close for one buyer, and the fan frets won over a player who had never owned a multiscale guitar before.

Check the nut edge, finish, and control fit on the individual instrument, and expect to make small setup adjustments to suit your tuning and touch. There is no case or gig bag in the package. For players looking for a seven-string with a fan-fretted layout and practical tonal range, the Schecter Damien 7 Multiscale SB makes a persuasive case at its listed $885 price.