Schecter Omen Vs Omen Extreme
Schecter Omen 6
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Schecter Omen 6 Extreme
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At the budget end of the Schecter spectrum we have the two Omens - one Extreme, one... not so.
But there is by no means an extreme difference in price. Just $50 separates the two. Let's see exactly where this additional cost comes from...
But there is by no means an extreme difference in price. Just $50 separates the two. Let's see exactly where this additional cost comes from...
Schecter Omen & Omen Extreme - Side By Side
| Omen | Omen Extreme |
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| Rating | |
| 90 ($300 - $500) |
90 ($300 - $500) |
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| Omen | Omen Extreme |
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| Product Link | Product Link |
| Weight |
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| 7lbs 10oz | 10lbs 2oz |
| Tuners |
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| Neck |
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| Maple Thin C Bolt-on |
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| Fingerboard |
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| Rosewood | |
| Scale Length |
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| 25.5" | |
| Nut |
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| Graph Tech XL Black Tusq 42mm |
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| Frets |
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| 24 Extra Jumbo |
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| Inlays |
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| Pearloid Semi-Goth | Abalone & Pearloid Vector |
| Body |
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| Basswood | Mahogany |
| Pickups |
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| Schecter Diamond Plus | |
| Controls |
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| Volume Tone 3-way Switch |
Volume
x 2 Tone (Push-Pull) 3-way Switch |
| Bridge |
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| Tune-O-Matic String Through Body |
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| Hardware |
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| Black Chrome | |
| Available Finishes |
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| Black 1-ply | Crème Multi-ply |
| Omen | Omen Extreme |
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Key Differences Between The Omen & Extreme
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Finishes
There are more elaborate, fiery finishes (including Vintage Sunburst and Black Cherry) available on the Omen Extreme, giving the appearance of a more premium axe.
Body
The Omen Extreme gains extra points for the mahogany body vs the Omen 6's basswood body. The mahogany will give you more sustain and depth, at the expense of some snap on the treble. But for heavily distorted playing, mahogany is the number one choice for many players.
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Controls
The Extreme has an extra volume control, so one for each pickup.
It also has a push/pull tone control, allowing you to get more variation from the humbuckers.
It also has a push/pull tone control, allowing you to get more variation from the humbuckers.
Which One Should You Get?
The mahogany body and push/pull coil tap alone warrants the extra $50 for the Omen Extreme. Add to that the snazzier finishes and multi-ply binding (if that's your thing!) and you have a very reasonable premium.
Since the difference is only $50, we feel it's worth saving that little bit extra for the more feature rich, better sounding Omen out of the two, especially if you need the beefier mahogany body for those big, down-tuned metal riffs.
Since the difference is only $50, we feel it's worth saving that little bit extra for the more feature rich, better sounding Omen out of the two, especially if you need the beefier mahogany body for those big, down-tuned metal riffs.
