Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS BL Cherry LH

Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS BL Cherry LH review

The Schecter Omen Elite-7 MS BL Cherry LH is a left-handed, seven-string electric guitar with a multiscale design and a listed price of $825. Its specification is appealing on paper: a mahogany body, maple burl top, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, two Schecter Diamond Heretic humbuckers, and a fixed bridge. Player feedback is mostly positive about its feel, weight, finish, and clean tones, but raises specific concerns about distorted note definition, intonation, and an unwanted resonance on the lowest string.

Construction and playability

The guitar uses a Strat-style body shape, finished in Black Cherry Burst, with black chrome hardware. The maple neck is bolted to the body and has a slim C profile. Its 24 jumbo frets sit on a rosewood fingerboard with pearloid line inlays. A Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and a 48 mm nut width complete the neck specification.

The multiscale layout runs from 25.5 inches (648 mm) at the shorter end to 27 inches (686 mm) at the longer end. That spread gives the seven strings different scale lengths across the fingerboard. The listed fingerboard radius is 16 inches (406 mm). The guitar has a fixed Hipshot seven-string multiscale bridge with strings routed through the body. There is no tremolo, and neither a case nor a gig bag is included.

One owner, after about four months of use, described the guitar as fairly light and comfortable to play. Another said it had become their main rehearsal instrument, praising its light weight and playability. Those are individual impressions rather than measured results, but they agree with the positive comments about the instrument's feel. The finish also drew favorable remarks, and one player reported no obvious quality-control problems on arrival.

Pickups and controls

Schecter fits Diamond Heretic humbuckers at the neck and bridge. The controls comprise a volume knob, a tone knob, and a five-way selector. One player found the clean tones pleasing. Distorted sounds drew a more qualified response: the owner described them as muddy, with reduced note clarity, even after equalization. They still considered the sound acceptable for bedroom playing, but felt a seven-string guitar should deliver tighter, clearer articulation.

That distinction matters if you plan to use the low string for fast, tightly defined parts or record dense high-gain material. The available feedback does not establish how every amplifier or setup will sound, but it gives prospective buyers a reason to try the stock pickups in their own rig. The same owner replaced the bridge pickup with a Lundgren unit and reported a substantial improvement. That is one player's modification, not a guarantee that every buyer will want to change the electronics.

Setup concerns and value

The most serious negative report concerns intonation. The same owner said the guitar sounded slightly off and needed frequent adjustment, with the issue becoming more apparent during recording. They wondered whether the bridge or multiscale layout was responsible, but the feedback does not identify a confirmed cause. Intonation can depend on setup and playing conditions, so buyers should check it carefully rather than assume the problem is universal.

That owner also reported a persistent resonance on the lowest string, suspected to come from an uneven fret. Changes to string gauge, action, and neck relief did not resolve it. This is a specific warning worth taking seriously when inspecting a guitar in person. Play each fret on the lowest string, listen for unwanted buzzing or ringing, and check that notes stay in tune across the neck. A qualified setup technician can help assess any problems before purchase.

The original strings are Ernie Ball seven-string strings in gauges.009,.011,.016,.026,.036,.046, and.062. One owner also installed Gotoh locking tuners and reported improved tuning stability, though the guitar's listed hardware does not include them as standard. Keep the stock specification in mind when comparing prices or planning modifications.

For left-handed players, the owner feedback points to a practical benefit: the range of available seven-string models can be limited. At $825, the Omen Elite-7 MS BL Cherry LH offers a multiscale layout, two humbuckers, and a fixed bridge. Its playability and clean sounds earn positive marks, while the concerns about distorted clarity and setup consistency make a hands-on check worthwhile. It is a promising entry-level seven-string choice, especially for a buyer who can inspect the specific instrument before committing.