Detail 01
7 strings
Adds a low B below standard E. Wider neck, and you re-learn chord shapes and scale positions across seven strings.
Product detailSKU #1274115040424
Schecter Guitar ResearchHellraiser C-7 FR 7-String Electric Guitar Black Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 7-string Schecter with active pickups and a Floyd Rose, built for down-tuned, high-gain playing. For metal players who want a low B and a locking trem.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Metal and djent rhythm work needing a low B string
- Players who want dive bombs without losing tuning
- Guitarists moving from 6 strings into extended range
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting quick alternate tunings — a Floyd fights you
- Clean, jazzy or country tones that suit passive pickups
- Left-handed players; this is a right-handed body
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
Active pickups
Battery powered, high output, low noise under heavy gain. Tight, compressed low end that stays defined when down-tuned.
Detail 03
Floyd Rose bridge
Locking tremolo holds tuning through hard whammy use. String changes and tuning changes take much longer.
Detail 04
Maple neck
Stiff and bright, which helps a long 7-string neck stay stable and keeps the low B from sounding muddy.
Detail 05
Black Cherry finish
Dark red over black edges. Shows fingerprints and swirl marks on the gloss more than a satin finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active pickups need a 9V battery; unplug the cable or it drains.
- 02Floyd Rose string changes are slow — budget time and a set of allen keys.
- 03Retuning means resetting spring tension and re-leveling the bridge each time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a battery for this guitar?
Yes. The active pickups run on a 9V battery inside the guitar. It only drains when a cable is plugged into the jack.
02Can I tune this down to drop A?
Yes, but the Floyd Rose has to be re-balanced with spring tension after any tuning change, and heavier strings help the low B stay tight.
03Is a 7-string hard to switch to from a 6?
The neck is wider and your thumb position changes. Standard shapes stay the same on the top six strings; the low B is the new part.
04What is the difference between this and the C-8?
This is the 7-string with a Floyd Rose locking tremolo. The C-8 has a fixed bridge and no whammy bar.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
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- Category Source
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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