Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH

Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH review

The Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH is a left-handed, six-string electric guitar with a mahogany body, a cloudy maple top, and a black cherry finish. Its shape follows the familiar ST-style outline, while the maple neck and rosewood fingerboard give it a conventional, versatile platform. The model has been available since July 2015, and the supplied price is 618, with no currency specified.

Its strongest practical point is that it is made for left-handed players without requiring a custom order. That alone gives it a useful place in a market where affordable left-handed options can be limited. One owner, writing after a year of use, described it as well built, with clean binding around the body and a smooth fingerboard. The same owner found the guitar dependable for regular playing, while noting that some hardware showed wear sooner than expected.

Construction and playing feel

The neck has a thin C profile and a 648 mm scale. The fingerboard carries 24 extra-jumbo frets, and the nut measures 42 mm across. These dimensions make the guitar a full-scale instrument with room for higher-register playing. The owner report describes the fret ends as free of sharp edges and the fingerboard as well polished. Those are useful details for a player planning to spend time moving up and down the neck, though individual setup and fret condition can vary from one instrument to another.

The body is made from mahogany, with a cloudy maple top. The finish and binding drew positive comments, and the overall appearance was described as attractive. The main ergonomic caution is weight. A reviewer found the guitar relatively heavy, so players who practice standing for long sessions should try it with a strap if possible. The listed specifications do not give a weight, so there is no reliable figure to compare with other guitars.

Pickups and controls

The Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH uses two Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers. Its controls consist of two volume knobs, one tone knob, and a three-way toggle switch. This is a straightforward layout for switching between pickup positions and adjusting output or tone from the instrument. One owner said the pickups performed well in both single and humbucking use, but the provided specifications do not identify a coil-splitting control or explain how that single-coil-like sound is accessed. Buyers should check the specific instrument or seller description before assuming it has a dedicated split function.

There is no tremolo system. The bridge therefore avoids the extra controls and setup demands associated with a vibrato unit, although the supplied feedback notes that the bridge saddles lost their finish relatively quickly. The same player found the tuners held tuning well, even during more aggressive playing. That is encouraging, but the reported wear on the bridge hardware is worth keeping in mind if pristine hardware matters to you.

Setup notes and value

The guitar has a fixed bridge, but the owner still adjusted its height to get a preferred action. That player likes low strings and raised the bridge after finding the sixth and fifth strings too noisy with the original setup. He also switched to.11-.48 strings. This is one person's experience, not a factory specification or a guaranteed fix. String choice, playing force, and setup all affect fret noise, so a new owner may want a professional setup rather than copying those changes automatically.

There is no case or gig bag included. Factor that into the total cost if you need protection for transport or storage. The supplied price of 618 may still appeal to players looking for a left-handed guitar with a maple top, a 24-fret neck, and dual humbuckers, but the currency and current market price should be confirmed with the seller.

Verdict

The Schecter Omen Extreme 6 BCH LH makes a sensible case as an affordable left-handed instrument with attractive materials, a comfortable neck profile, and a familiar control layout. Owner feedback points to solid construction, good tuning stability, and a smooth fingerboard. The tradeoffs are its reported weight, possible setup work for players who want very low action, and hardware finish that may not stay pristine. With no tremolo, case, or gig bag included, it is best suited to a player who values a direct, fixed-bridge setup and is willing to check the instrument's setup on arrival. For a beginner seeking a substantial first guitar, or a left-handed player who wants to avoid an immediate upgrade hunt, it is a credible option, provided the weight and final price work for you.