Schecter Guitar Research Demon-6 FR Electric Guitar Satin Aged Black
Metal-focused shred machine with active pickups, Floyd Rose Special tremolo, and Sustainiac neck pickup. Gothic aesthetics meet aggressive tone in Schecter's sub-$700 category.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Active Schecter Diamond pickups deliver exceptional clarity and sustain for metal with massive note definition
- +Sustainiac neck pickup enables infinite sustain for atmospheric soundscapes and dramatic solos
- +Floyd Rose Special Hot Rod tremolo provides precise pitch control for dive bombs and expressive vibrato
- +Best action and tone out of the box compared to user's 8-guitar collection
- +Gothic cross inlays and aged black satin finish create visually striking stage presence
- +90/100 critic score from MusicRadar validates genuine performance credentials
Cons
- −Active electronics require 9V battery maintenance and eventual replacement
- −Floyd Rose systems demand setup knowledge and regular maintenance for optimal performance
- −Gothic styling may be too niche for players seeking more traditional aesthetics
The Verdict
The Demon-6 is a metal monster that embarrasses guitars twice its price. Users with 30 years of experience and collections full of BC Rich, ESP, and Jackson guitars are calling this the best they’ve ever owned. That 90 from MusicRadar isn’t inflated—the active pickups deliver crushing clarity, and the Sustainiac adds genuine creative versatility beyond typical Floyd Rose shred guitars. At $649, this is absurd value for a guitar with this feature set and build quality. If you play metal and want a guitar that screams out of the box, the Demon-6 is an absolute no-brainer. Killer.
Specifications
| Body shape | Double cutaway |
| Body type | Solid body |
| Body material | Solid wood |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Top wood | Flamed Maple |
| Body finish | Satin |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Neck shape | Thin C |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Neck finish | Satin |
| Joint | Bolt-on |
| Scale length | 25.5 in. |
| Material | Wenge |
| Radius | 14 in. |
| Fret size | Extra-jumbo |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Inlays | Gothic crosses |
| Nut width | 1.62 in. (41.3 mm) |
| Configuration | HH |
| Bridge type | Tremolo/Vibrato |
| Bridge design | Floyd Rose Hot Rod Special |
| Tailpiece | Not applicable |
| Tuning machines | Die-cast |
| Number of strings | 6-string |
| Country of origin | Indonesia |
