Description & Specs
The Schecter John Browne Tao-8 is an 8-string electric guitar designed for progressive metal, featuring a striking trans purple finish over a flamed maple top. Its 5-piece wenge and padauk neck with carbon fiber rods ensures speed and stability for the low F# string. Equipped with EMG active humbuckers, it delivers clear, powerful tones from warm to aggressive. The ebony fingerboard with jumbo stainless steel frets and a 25.5" scale promotes fast, precise playing. A hardtail bridge and locking tuners provide solid tuning stability, making the Tao-8 a versatile instrument for modern metal players seeking extended range and reliability.
Features:
Body Type: Double-cutaway Solidbody
Body wood: Swamp ash
Neck shape: Ultrathin U
Neck wood: Multi-piece Wenge/pedauk
Scale length: 27"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Radius: 20"
Fret size: Jumbo
Number of frets: 24
Nut width/material: 2.12" (54 mm) TUSQ
Configuration: HH
Neck: Schecter Humbucker
Bridge: Schecter Humbucker
Control layout: Master volume
Pickup switch: 3-Way
Special electronics: Coil-split
Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
Bridge design: Floating
Tuning machines: Locking
Case: Sold Separately
Weight: 7 lb 8 oz
Condition:
The guitar has a few light buffing scratches that would not show well in the photo's as well as a few finish imperfections on the back of the neck. Otherwise, it has little to no play wear. It looks, plays and sounds great! Please see pictures for over all condition of the guitar. The actual item for sale is shown in the photographs.
More Info:
We are an authorized dealer for brand approved manufacturer refurbished guitars. These guitars are sent directly from the manufacturer to the authorized refurbishing center where they are fully inspected and cleared by a certified technician. They are sent there for many reasons, including: returns, cosmetic flaws, minor repairs, returns, surplus & discontinued or last years models. Most of theses guitars are given a new serial number and the back of the headstock is lightly stamped "used" by the authorized refurbishing center.
