Detail 01
Eighth string tuned to F#
The additional low string extends the instrument below the standard six-string range described for this model.
Product detailSKU #1500000417505
Schecter Guitar ResearchJohn Browne Tao-8 Electric Guitar Azure
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
John Browne’s Tao-8 is an extended-range electric guitar built around an eighth string tuned to F#, giving low-register riffs, broad chord shapes, alternate tunings, and ambient work more range to explore. A 25.5-inch scale, 20-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, and 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets create a long, spacious playing surface. EMG Chaos Breaker-8 and Colossus-8 active humbuckers cover tight low end, treble cut, warmth, and sustain through a straightforward master-volume and three-way layout.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Progressive-metal arrangements using low F# riffs, large chord voicings, and intricate lead work.
- Players exploring alternate tunings or ambient textures across an eight-string range.
- Fast riffing on a 25.5-inch-scale guitar with an Ultrathin U neck.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want an eight-string instrument.
- Buyers expecting a case to be included.
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
20-inch-radius ebony fingerboard; 24 extra-jumbo stainless-steel frets
The fingerboard provides a broad, 24-fret surface for the model’s extended range.
Detail 03
EMG Chaos Breaker-8 bridge and Colossus-8 neck humbuckers
The bridge pickup is described with tight lows and treble cut, while the neck pickup adds warmth and sustain.
Detail 04
Master volume and 3-way toggle
Pickup selection and overall output are controlled with a simple layout.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is an eight-string guitar, with its eighth string tuned to F#.
- 02A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the Tao-8 have?
It has eight strings, including an eighth string tuned to F#.
02Which pickups does it use?
It uses EMG Chaos Breaker-8 and Colossus-8 active humbuckers.
03Is a case included?
No. The case is sold separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Electronics
- Coil-split
- Pickup Switch
- 3-Way
- Neck
- Schecter Humbucker
- Control Layout
- Master volume
- Bridge
- Schecter Humbucker
9 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Jumbo
- Radius
- 20 inch
- Orientation
- Right Handed
- Nut Width
- 2.12
- Nut Width Material
- 2.12 inch (54 mm) TUSQ
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 27
- Neck Shape
- Ultrathin U
10 detailsBody & build
- Bridge Type
- Fixed Bridge
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Design
- Floating
- Body Material
- Swamp ash
- Body Type
- Double-cutaway Solidbody
- Neck Wood
- Multi-piece Wenge/pedauk
- Fingerboard Material
- Ebony
- Body Style
- Ultrathin U
- Tuning Machines
- Locking
- Body Shape
- Ultrathin U
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
1 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH
