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Schecter Damien Platinum 6 - Satin Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, 3-pc Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 EMG Humbucking Pickups - Satin Black
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Unleash Fury - at a Great Price!

Grab the Schecter Damien Platinum 6 solidbody electric guitar and prepare to rock! A fantastic guitar for a great price, the Damien Platinum 6 packs high-end features into a remarkably affordable instrument. Smart features like the ultra-rigid three-piece maple neck mean you'll get years of great performance from this value-packed guitar. Factor in the solid mahogany body and a pair of vivacious EMG active humbuckers, and you can expect blistering leads and crunchy riffs from your Schecter Damien Platinum 6 solidbody electric guitar.

Rock-solid construction with high-end appointments

When you pick up a Schecter Damien Platinum 6 guitar, you'll be amazed by all of the details and finishing touches that make this a truly value-packed instrument. The three-piece maple neck is incredibly rigid, resisting warping while enhancing sustain and tone. What's more, these details aren't just cosmetic. The Damien Platinum 6 is built to take any abuse you can throw at it, with a solid mahogany body and set-in neck are ready for your next gig, no matter how crazy it gets.

The perfect pair of EMGs

For liquid sustain and lava-hot leads, you just can't top the Damien Platinum 6's tried-and-true combination of active EMG pickups. Possibly the most popular pickup in metal history, the EMG 81, will let your solo cut through and stand out in any situation. An EMG 85 in the neck completes the picture, giving you the edge you need for playing heavy rhythms and riffs.

Top-tier tuning stability with Grover Rotomatic tuners

You'll find Grover Rotomatic tuners on-board the Damien Platinum 6, with an 18:1 gear ratio for ultra-precise tuning. Whether you're tuning standard or tuning down low, you'll find your pitch and hold it securely with these premium tuners.

Schecter Damien Platinum 6 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Value-packed guitar with premium features for a low price
  • Solid mahogany body enhances tone and sustain
  • 3-piece maple neck resists over the years, and enhances sustain
  • Active EMG humbuckers are a top-notch choice for rock and metal
  • Grover Rotomatic tuners with 18:1 ratio provide ultra-stable tuning

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Damien Platinum 6
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Body Finish Satin Polyurethane
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-piece Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 14"
  • Fingerboard Material Rosewood
  • Fingerboard Inlay Platinum Bats
  • Number of Frets 24, Extra Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Black Tusq
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Tune-o-matic with String-thru body
  • Tuners Grover Rotomatic tuners, 18:1 ratio
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup EMG 85 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Ernie Ball Regular Slinky, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 1181

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Phenomenal

This guitar is absolutely outstanding. It plays like a guitar twice the price. It plays fast, and has sustain for days !!
by Joe Roche from Groveland, CA on

Great guitar, slight electronics issue

The guitar was bought as a demo model for some minor scuffs on the finish which made it a really good deal. The guitar came with a bit high action, so I lowered it a bit and intonated the bridge. The strange issue I across is that the output was very weak. I changed cables and nothing changed. I changed the battery to a fresh one and nothing changed. I swapped the EMG 81/85 pickups with another set I had on hand and the same output issue was happening. I then looked up the wiring diagram for a 1 volume 1 tone EMG humbucker set and it turned out that the tone pot was wired incorrectly from the factory. I usually take the tone circuit out of guitars anyway, so I just clipped the wires that go from the volume pot to the tone pot and then everything (minus the tone pot) worked fine. Maybe the electronics person had a slight off day? Other than that issue, the guitar is what you would expect from Korean Schecter with top notch craftsmanship and quality. The neck is nice and thin with a very nice rosewood fingerboard, well done binding, and excellent fretwork. The finish is great with the classic satin black and multiply binding which really pops. On top of quick shipping my sales engineer Matt Christopherson was great as always.
by will romero from Alpine, TX on

Amazing guitar

This is my third guitar, which I've had for a little under six months. First I had a cheap, very difficult to play acoustic, then an Epiphone Les Paul - and picking this up, the difference in quality and playability was clear instantly. I love the neck - it's so thin and easy to play, the satin finish makes it feel much better in my hands than the glossed necks I've played (always bothered me with my other guitars). The cutaway where the neck is set makes it so much more comfortable to play the higher frets.
The pickups sound great, even through my kind of ****** amp. I originally heard of Schecter because I'm a giant Avenged Sevenfold fan, and their riffs and solos fly out beautifully on here. I can't give enough praise to how nice the neck and fretboard feel. The rosewood is so smooth, not to mention looks fantastic, the frets are leveled very nicely. Love this guitar.

Apart from the functionality, obviously the aesthetics of it are what caught my eye initially. ******* bats dude! I love the satin finish, I never liked the way the gloss (especially the solid black finish on my other electric) showed every bit of dirt or grease that came within 30 miles of the thing. Not to mention the scratches. No fingerprints or grime show up on here, so long as you keep it clean and don't let it build up. Scratching it is much more difficult from what I can tell. If not, it's just not as visible, which is also great.

I'm not the most experienced, but from everything I've read, all the guitars I've played in shops or owned, this thing is fantastic. I've played Gibsons and Fenders in stores, but I always end up preferring my Schecter. If you have the money and are in the market for something like this, especially if you're a fan of metal or hard rock, I couldn't recommend enough.
by M. on

10/10: One of the Best Guitars I've Played

I own a few guitars, and I have never held one as comfortable and easy to play as the Damien Platinum. The EMG active pickups are 2 absolute monsters! As always, Schecter lives up to their reputation... Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a more affordable guitar that still holds its own and sounds great!
by Caden Shugert from THORNVILLE, OH on

Amazing Guitar

I couldn't personally choose better parts to craft a guitar at this price point. It was everything I wanted. I wouldn't say this is a "budget" guitar but if you need a guitar for under $1000 this would be everything you would need. EMG pickups, Black Tusq Nut, Grover Tuners, Rosewood fretboard and personally I love how the platinum bat inlays look with the frosted platinum accents and hardware. I really think you are saving by not having an insane finish but like I said having put the money in all the right places this guitar plays a feels like a $1000+ axe. Last point is that the South Korean quality control is some of the best in the world and you wont have to worry about shoddy electronics like something from Indonesia. If Metal is what you want this thing will chug. No Upgrades required.
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