The Schecter C-7 Deluxe in Satin Black
Seven Strings of Stealth
For many guitarists, the jump from six to seven strings can feel like a daunting leap into the unknown. At Town Center Music, we believe that leap should be as smooth—and as heavy—as possible. The Schecter C-7 Deluxe in Satin Black (SBK) is engineered specifically for the player who is ready to explore the depths of low-end riffing without sacrificing playability or breaking the bank. It is a no-nonsense, high-performance machine that trades flashy ornaments for raw utility and a stealthy aesthetic that looks right at home in any metal or hard rock rig.
The C-7 Deluxe is a member of Schecter’s "Plus" and "Deluxe" families, known for offering professional-grade specs at a price point that welcomes everyone from the bedroom hobbyist to the gigging professional needing a reliable backup. With its sleek contours and monochromatic finish, this is a guitar that lets your playing do the talking.
The Extended Scale Advantage: 26.5 Inches of Tension
The most critical feature of any seven-string guitar is its scale length. A standard six-string scale length often leaves the low B-string feeling "floppy" or "muddy." The Schecter C-7 Deluxe solves this by utilizing an extended 26.5-inch scale. This extra inch provides the perfect amount of tension for the seventh string, ensuring that your low-end riffs remain tight, percussive, and articulate.
Whether you are chugging through a modern djent rhythm or playing complex, low-register chords, the 26.5" scale ensures that your intonation stays true. It’s the "Goldilocks" length for seven-strings—long enough for tension, but comfortable enough that the fret stretch doesn't feel alien to players coming from a standard 25.5" background.
Lightweight Performance: Basswood and Maple
The foundation of the C-7 Deluxe is a solid basswood body. Basswood is a favorite in the world of high-performance electric guitars because it is remarkably lightweight and tonally balanced. It doesn't over-emphasize any particular frequency, which makes it the perfect "blank canvas" for high-gain pickups. More importantly, because seven-string necks and hardware can add significant weight, the basswood body keeps the C-7 Deluxe comfortable for long rehearsals and marathon sets.
The bolt-on maple neck features a comfortable "Thin C" profile, designed for speed and precision. Maple provides a bright, snappy response that helps the seventh string cut through a dense band mix. The rosewood fretboard adds a touch of classic warmth and features 24 X-Jumbo frets. These larger frets make wide interval jumps and massive bends feel effortless, giving you the freedom to shred across the entire two-octave range of the neck.
High-Output Clarity: Schecter Diamond Plus Pickups
To capture the massive acoustic resonance of the C-7 Deluxe, Schecter equipped it with a pair of Diamond Plus humbuckers. These pickups are overwound to deliver a high-output signal that can push any tube or digital amplifier into saturated bliss. Unlike budget pickups that can become "mushy" under high gain, the Diamond Plus set is voiced to maintain clarity and note separation.
The controls are kept intentionally simple: a Master Volume, a Master Tone, and a 3-way toggle switch. This "get to work" layout allows you to focus on your performance rather than fiddling with complex switching. From searing leads on the bridge pickup to thick, liquid-smooth solos on the neck, the C-7 Deluxe covers all the essential tonal bases of modern heavy music.
Hardware Built for Stability
Reliability is a core value at Town Center Music, and the C-7 Deluxe doesn't cut corners where it counts. It features a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a String-Thru-Body design. By running the strings directly through the basswood body, you maximize vibrational transfer and sustain. This setup also makes the guitar incredibly stable; without a tremolo system to worry about, you can change tunings on the fly and trust that your intonation will remain rock-solid.
The Schecter tuners and Graphite nut work in tandem to ensure that even the heaviest-handed players stay in tune. The hardware is finished in a clean Chrome that pops against the Satin Black finish, giving the guitar a refined, industrial look.
Why Buy Your Schecter C-7 Deluxe from Town Center Music?
Choosing your first seven-string is a big step, and at Town Center Music, we are here to help you get it right. We don't just "move boxes"—we are a shop of players who understand that the setup on a seven-string is vital. Every Schecter C-7 Deluxe in our inventory is inspected and set up to ensure the neck is straight, the electronics are quiet, and the finish is flawless (a $75 value, FREE!). We store our guitars in a climate-controlled environment, so the maple and rosewood stay in peak condition until the moment you pick it up.
Ready to own the low end? Experience the stealthy power and extended-scale precision of the Schecter C-7 Deluxe in Satin Black. Order yours today from Town Center Music and join the seven-string revolution.
