The Schecter Omen Extreme-6 FR first appeared on our recommended list for Solidbody Electric Guitars Under $500 from November 2016 until March 2019 when it had been out-ranked by other guitars.
From a repair shop, Schecter grew to be a parts manufacturer that supplied guitar companies like Gibson and Fender. It didn’t take them long to start producing their own guitars, some which ended up in the hands of professionals like Ritchie Blackmore, Chris Poland, Jeff Loomis and more. While ownership has changed (now owned by the same parent company that owns ESP guitars), the company didn’t stray from what made them popular – modded versions of classic guitar designs.
The Omen Extreme 6 FR is Schecter’s top rated super strat style guitar in the sub $500 price range, thanks to its premium cosmetics, playability and tone.
Wood components include a carved maple top on a basswood body, and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard on a bolt-on maple neck.
Shred-heads appreciate its Floyd Rose locking tremolo system, while the two Schecter designed high-output alnico humbuckers give the guitar the tone that satisfies most rock, progressive and rock players. Finally, these pickups feature coil-splitting for single-coil like tones.
This is a premium looking Floyd Rose bridge equipped guitar that is very easy to recommend, especially if you want the added versatility of coil tapping.
Specifications
Body: Mahogany with Quilted Maple Top
Finish: Black Cherry (pictured), Vintage Sunburst, See-Thru Black
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special
Pickups: Two Diamond Plus Humbuckers
Neck: Maple (Bolt-on Thin C)
Scale Length: 25.5”
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 14”
Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo
Nut Width: 1.625”
Controls: 1-volume, 1-tone with Coil Tap
Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle switch
Although this was previously on our recommended list, there are more highly rated options available which you can see in our guide to Solidbody Electric Guitars Under $1000.
Demo
See and hear the Schecter Omen Extreme 6 FR in action below:
About the Author
Alexander Briones
I have been writing about and researching music gear for many years, all while serving as a music director at my local church. I engage in guitar playing and singer-songwriter stints, in addition to mentoring young musicians and teaching guitar and bass.