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Multi-scale Malleability with Formidable Forces of Tone





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Schecter’s decades of unbridled craftsmanship and innovation have more than validated the “Guitar Research” portion of their name, and the PT-8 MS Black Ops multi-scale guitar forges a new path in focused yet flexible high-octane tone crafting. Outfitted with a single Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern pickup, a streamlined control scheme, and a tonewood dyad of ebony and mahogany, the PT-8 MS Black Ops elevates the iconic T-style design with masterful beveling and a set-neck construction that has Sweetwater’s luthiers impressed. Donning carbon fiber reinforcements, a triplet of voicing options, and a multi-scale design, the PT-8 MS Black Ops is an aural armory raring to ignite any stage or studio with its take-no-prisoners tonal attitude.





Fueling time-tested tones for modern metal malice





Forging a solid foundation is critical to every guitarist’s quest for tone, and thanks to the meticulous craftsmanship of Schecter’s luthiers, the PT-8 MS Black Ops strikes the optimal ratio of malleable yet focused character. Its mahogany neck and body form the PT-8 MS Black Ops’ sonic anchor, conjuring detailed overtones, shimmering harmonics, and punchy mids across a balanced dynamic range. Its multi-scale ebony fingerboard supplements your sound with thundering lows, detailed mids, and searing trebles, amplified by the tonewood’s seemingly endless sustain and projection. Taken together, clarity, resonance, and character abound, resulting in voltaic, articulate voicing throughout each register.





A sonic trinity of Fishman innovation





The allure of a single-pickup guitar has led countless artists to daring tone-crafting heights, but the PT-8 MS Black Ops expands your sound design opportunities at the source. Mounted in the bridge, an exhilarating Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern active pickup is accompanied by a 3-way toggle switch. You’d be forgiven for questioning this inclusion on a single-pickup guitar, but Fishman’s ingenuity elevates the PT-8 MS Black Ops and its multi-scale possibilities to soaring sonic heights with three distinctive voicing choices. From high-octane active crunch and passive, dynamic distortion to crystalline cleans and glass-like single-coil sonics, the voltaic trinity of the Open Core Modern pickup supplies players with a deliverance of versatile tones.





Locked and loaded for raucous riffage





Across its 25.5-27.5-inch multi-scale array, 24 frets of unrivaled riff crafting are bolstered by the ingenuity of Schecter’s luthiers, sculpting evocative curvature that blends contemporary performance with classic T-style feel. The PT-8 MS Black Ops’ smooth heel, generous cutaway, and Thin C-shaped neck profile provide uninhibited access to the full spread of its 20-inch fingerboard radius, fusing speed and comfort to accommodate countless play styles. Its set-neck construction offers an aural fluidity through its mahogany body and 3-piece neck, while two carbon fiber rods reinforce the neck for unmatched stability that won’t weigh you down. Plus, with locking tuners and a Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut, punishing riffs, infectious licks, and scorching solos are always on tap.





Schecter PT Black Ops: where power meets precision





Though the PT Black Ops exudes a shadow-like mystique, illuminating the proverbial darkness reveals a machine painstakingly engineered for cutting-edge, contemporary aggression and performance. Through a calculated mix of locking tuners, sculpturesque beveling, and a lightning-fast neck profile, players are treated to a galvanizing mix of versatile yet precise sonic character, reinforced by the state-of-the-art Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern pickup. Fishman’s innovative technologies give the PT Black Ops a trio of voltaic voices, expanding players’ tone-crafting potential right at the source with unrivaled detail and dynamism. Running the gamut of glass-like single-coil tones to blistering active heat, supported by an armature of time-tested tonewoods and carbon fiber reinforcements, the PT Black Ops subverts expectations by arming players with an elegant axe to shred your sound from neck to knave.





Schecter PT-8 MS Black Ops Electric Guitar Features:


Bold series blends high-octane tone crafting with superlative design and finesse, for a laser-focused riff-building machine


Multi-scale design accommodates multitudes of play styles and tuning configurations with exacting precision


Mahogany neck and body create a sonic anchor of expressive overtones, shimmering harmonics, and balanced voicing for clarity in every register


Ebony fingerboard supercharges sustain and projection while remaining tight and punchy throughout the spectrum


Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern pickup includes a 3-way selector for a triad of voltaic voicing options and near-endless tonal tailoring


Set-neck construction amplifies resonance while supporting evocative but ergonomic curves and bevels for uncompromising access to its 24 frets


Thin “C” neck profile is complemented by a generous cutaway and sculpted heel to provide players with the speed, comfort, and accessibility needed for nearly any style


3-piece neck construction and dual carbon fiber reinforcement rods maximize both dimensional stability and harmonic complexity while reducing weight for long-haul performance


Locking tuners and Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut ensure players in virtually any tuning achieve buzz-free tones with rock-solid reliability