Detail 01
Floyd Rose bridge
A double-locking floating trem. Stays in tune under hard whammy use, but restringing and setup take real time.
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Schecter Guitar ResearchOmen Extreme-6 FR Electric Guitar Black Cherry
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 25.5" Schecter double-cut with two humbuckers and a Floyd Rose, aimed at intermediate players who want dive-bomb whammy work and a modern high-gain voice.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want deep dive bombs and pull-up bends held in tune
- Modern rock and metal rhythm work through a high-gain amp
- Anyone stepping up from a fixed-bridge guitar into a locking trem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who change tunings mid-set or swap string gauges often
- Left-handed players — this is a right-handed body only
- Anyone wanting single-coil chime or spanky clean tones
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
25.5" scale
Longer scale means tighter string tension and a firmer low end. Bends take slightly more effort than a 24.75" guitar.
Detail 03
Two humbuckers
Both positions are thick and noise-resistant. Bridge for drive, neck for warmer leads. No hum under high gain.
Detail 04
Maple neck
Maple is stiff and stable, giving a tight attack and clear note definition rather than a soft, rounded response.
Detail 05
Double cutaway body
Both horns are carved away, so the upper frets stay reachable without fighting the heel.
Detail 06
Black Cherry finish
A dark red over black burst. Grain shows through, so no two tops look exactly alike.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A Floyd Rose needs a proper setup before it plays right out of the box
- 02Restringing a Floyd takes longer than a fixed bridge — learn it or budget shop time
- 03Alternate tunings require re-balancing the trem springs each time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use drop tunings on this?
You can, but the Floyd Rose is a floating bridge — dropping a string throws the whole bridge out of balance. You'll need to adjust spring tension each time.
02Is this good for metal?
Yes. Two humbuckers, a 25.5" scale for tight low end, and a locking trem cover most modern rock and metal ground.
03How hard is it to change strings?
Harder than a standard guitar. You unlock the nut clamps, cut ball ends, and re-tune repeatedly as the floating bridge settles. Expect 20–30 minutes.
04Is there a left-handed version of this model?
This one is right-handed. Check Schecter's lefty offerings separately.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
1 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 25.5
5 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Bridge Type
- Floyd Rose
- Body Shape
- Double cutaway
- Color Finish
- Black
- Neck Wood
- Maple
