The Essentials to Know About the Schecter Hellraiser Guitar
- Premium Look: flamed maple top, multi-ply abalone binding, and "dagger" abalone inlays.
- Ultra Smooth Access: set neck with Ultra Access heel for effortless reach to all 24 frets.
- High Gain Reserve: pair of active pickups EMG 81TW (bridge) + EMG 89 (neck), with push-pull coil split.
- Expressive Playability: floating Floyd Rose Special vibrato and Floyd Rose nut for stable dive bombs.
A Hellraiser That Has Become a Modern Reference at Schecter
Introduced in 2006, the Hellraiser series quickly established itself as one of Schecter's flagship lines thanks to meticulous craftsmanship, an instantly recognizable design, and electronics geared towards powerful tones. This version combines a warm mahogany base, a more lively flamed maple top, and an active EMG setup designed for precision in high-gain settings.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This 6-string electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a reliable machine for metal, hard rock, modern rock, and tight rhythm playing in standard or lower tunings. The floating Floyd Rose will appeal to players who favor pronounced vibrato, while the coil split expands the palette for clearer, more cutting tones.
The Sound
The mahogany combination (body + 3-piece neck) delivers a dense low-midrange and generous sustain, while the flamed maple top adds attack and definition, ideal for keeping palm mutes clear. On the electronics side, the EMG 81TW at the bridge provides a sharp and very precise high-gain tone, perfect for modern rhythms. The EMG 89 at the neck offers a rounder, more expressive response for leads, and the volume push-pulls allow switching to split mode for brighter, airier colors while maintaining the stability and output level of an active system.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the specifications, favor a 010-046 string set ("Regular" gauge) and keep a spare 9V battery for the active electronics. For transport, the SGR-1C case is recommended as an option (sold separately).
Technical Specifications
Body
- Type: electric guitar
- Number of strings: 6
- Wood: mahogany
- Top: flamed maple
- Finish: Black Cherry (BCH) / Trans Purple Burst (TPB) / Gloss Black (BLK) / Gloss White (WHT)
Neck
- Type: set neck
- Wood: 3-piece mahogany
- Shape: thin "c"
- Nut width: 41.3 mm / 1.625"
- Nut thickness: 20 mm / 0.787"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 22 mm / 0.866"
- Nut type: Floyd Rose
Fingerboard
- Wood: rosewood
- Radius: 14" / 355 mm
- Fret type: X-Jumbo
- Number of frets: 24
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Inlays: abalone daggers
Hardware
- Tuning machines brand: Grover
- Tuning machines type: black chrome
- Bridge brand: Floyd Rose Special
- Bridge type: floating
Electronics
- Pickup brand: EMG
- Pickup type: humbuckers
- Pickup models: EMG 89 (neck) / EMG 81TW (bridge)
- Selector: 3-position switch
- Electronics: active
- Controls: 2 volumes (push-pull for coil split) / 1 tone
- Power supply: 9V battery compartment
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 2221 (010-046)
- Comes with gig bag: optional, SGR-1C sold separately
- More information: product review (supplier source)