Sound & Tone
The 30″ baritone scale keeps low tunings tight and defined, while the mahogany body with quilted maple top and set-neck construction adds warmth and sustain behind the attack. Active EMG pickups—an 81TW at the bridge and 89R at the neck—push high-output, articulate tones that stay clear under heavy gain, and their push-pull coil options open up thinner, more scooped voicings for cleaner passages. It’s aimed squarely at downtuned modern metal and progressive playing, with the 14″ radius and X-Jumbo frets supporting both fast lead lines and wide chord voicings.
Schecter Hellraiser C-VI Electric Guitar Black Cherry
The Hellraiser C-VI captures heavy, articulate tones across extended tunings thanks to its thin “C” neck profile and 30″ extended scale—essential for downtuned, low-end focused material and extended range session work. This six-string configuration balances the extended capabilities of a seven-string with traditional playability, making it a versatile tracking platform for modern metal and progressive production. The Black Cherry finish with quilted maple top and abalone binding presents a sophisticated visual presence that translates to aggressive, focused recording tones without compromise.
Recording & Construction
The set-neck design with Ultra Access cutaway and mahogany 3-piece neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods creates a stable, resonant platform that captures aggressive playing dynamics with clarity and sustain. The thin “C” neck profile measures .787″ at the first fret and .866″ at the twelfth, enabling fast tracking sessions without sacrificing intonation control, while the 24 X-Jumbo frets paired with a 14″ fretboard radius accommodate both lead takes and complex chord voicings across the 30″ scale length during overdubs.
Tone & Electronics
Active EMG pickups—the bridge-mounted 81TW and neck-mounted 89R—deliver articulate, high-output tracking tones with tight low-end response and clarity even under heavy gain. The electronics feature dual push-pull volume controls alongside a master tone control and three-way switch, with a 9-volt clip-in battery compartment for consistent active signal conditioning throughout recording sessions.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with quilted maple top and arched top contour
- Set-neck construction with Ultra Access cutaway for upper fret access
- Mahogany 3-piece neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Rosewood fretboard with abalone Gothic Cross inlays
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on 14″ radius, 30″ scale length
- Thin “C” neck profile (.787″ at 1st fret / .866″ at 12th fret)
- EMG 81TW bridge pickup and EMG 89R neck pickup with active electronics
- TonePros bridge system with custom brass saddles
- Schecter locking tuners and Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653″ width)
- Black chrome hardware with abalone binding (BLK/WHT/BLK multi-ply)
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with 5/32″ Allen nut
- 9-volt clip-in battery compartment for active pickup operation
The Hellraiser C-VI combines extended-range recording capability with traditional six-string ergonomics, delivering professional-grade construction and active electronics suited to demanding modern production.
