The neck position isn't particularly gratifying, either - where's that creamy mid-range 'wood'? When it comes to electronics, the massive passive humbuckers sound heavy, but the bridge pickup is slightly harsh and lacks the sophistication of an aftermarket pickup. The wide fingerboard could be a stumbling block, though.īear in mind that the higher strings feel a little on the stiff side, so you might want to try lighter ones, and the eighth string could be a tad heavier to give it the solidity of the seventh. The longer neck isn't really noticeable, and it's not as thick as you might fear.
Played acoustically, the Omen-8 exhibits a strong, defined tone with plenty of sustain. The 15:1 ratio'd tuners are OK, but the finer tuning of a higher gear ratio would help on the lower strings. Using a low F# instead of a G facilitates playing typical powerchord shapes. 069, and it's intended to be tuned from low to high to: F#, B, E, A, D, G, B, E.
010 string on the top, going down to a meaty. With a scale length of 26½ inches - an inch longer than a Stratocaster - you'll find the guitar has increased string tension and therefore should increase the tuning stability of the strings.
