Damn you Dan, see what you’ve done. Having managed to put up the actual physical instrument for years in favor of virtual ones I had forgotten the pleasure of actually handling an object. I had purchased a Schecter Omen about a year ago when looking for a cheap instrument that I could use for various guitar related duties. Cheap I found, literally $150 on Amazon. You get what you pay for though. Not wanting to besmirch Schecter in the slightest; I absolutely adore their instruments for their balance of quality and economy. The use of laser routing and standard parts and practices makes for very high consistent fit and finish. Unfortunately, I aimed too low in the model I chose. Continue reading →