Detail 01
EMG 808 active humbuckers
They are designed specifically for eight-string guitars.
Product detailSKU #1361806818332
Schecter Guitar ResearchDamien Platinum 8 Left- Handed Electric Guitar Satin Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The left-handed Damien Platinum 8 is an eight-string electric guitar for heavy rock parts that need the EMG 808 active humbuckers made for this format. It pairs a double-cutaway mahogany body with a set, three-piece maple neck, two carbon-fiber reinforcement rods, and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. Grover tuning machines work alongside a TonePros tune-o-matic bridge. Satin Black styling includes bat inlays, multi-ply binding, and satin chrome hardware.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Left-handed heavy rock arrangements requiring an eight-string guitar and active EMG 808 humbuckers.
- Parts that make use of a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Right-handed guitarists; this is a left-handed model.
- Guitarists seeking a six-string instrument; this model has eight strings.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Three-piece maple neck with carbon-fiber rods
Two carbon-fiber rods sit alongside the truss rod for added stiffness and stability.
Detail 03
Grover tuners and TonePros tune-o-matic bridge
This pairing is specified for tuning stability and tonal sustain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this an eight-string guitar?
Yes. It is a left-handed eight-string electric guitar with EMG 808 active humbuckers.
02What bridge does it use?
It uses a TonePros tune-o-matic bridge.
03Does it include a case?
No. The case is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
1 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Left handed
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
