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Schecter built the Damien Platinum-8 (item 1187) as an extended-range entry in the Damien Platinum series, positioned for eight-string players seeking an active-pickup platform with a set-neck construction. The Satin Black finish with Silver/Platinum Multi-ply binding and Platinum Bat inlays gave the model its series-consistent aesthetic identity.
The mahogany body features an arched top and string-through-body Schecter Custom Hardtail bridge — a fixed configuration suited to the 28-inch (711mm) baritone scale the eight-string format demands. The three-piece maple neck is reinforced with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods and joins the body via a Set-Neck with Ultra Access heel. The Thin 'C' profile measures .787" (20mm) at the first fret and .866" (22mm) at the twelfth, running across a 20" (508mm) radius rosewood fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets. The Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut is cut to 2.125" (54mm) to accommodate the eight-string spread. Both pickup positions carry EMG 808 active humbuckers, controlled by a Volume, Tone, and 3-Way Switch layout with Metal Knurled knobs; the 9-volt clip-in battery compartment services the active electronics. Grover tuners and Satin Chrome hardware complete the specification. The instrument shipped strung with Ernie Ball 8-String Skinny Top Heavy Bottom #2624 (.009–.080).
Owners sourcing replacement parts — including the EMG 808 pickups, Graph Tech XL Tusq nut blanks, or Grover tuner units — should verify dimensions against the figures listed here before ordering. For truss rod adjustment, nut work, or any structural service, consult a qualified guitar technician familiar with extended-range instruments.
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