Schecter Guitar Research John Browne Tao-8 Electric Guitar Azure

The Schecter John Browne Tao-8 electric guitar, designed in collaboration with progressive metal titan John Browne, takes the extended-range 8-string format into uncharted territory. Its sleek trans purple finish cloaks a gorgeous flamed maple veneer top, creating an eye-catching modern aesthetic. Under the hood, the Tao-8 wields a host of innovations tailor-made for today's metal musicians. With its wenge and padauk 5-piece neck, and EMG active humbuckers, you'll have speed, stability and bone-crushing tones at your fingertips. The John Browne Tao-8 from Schecter is set to become your new heavy music weapon of choice.

Revel in the Extended Range of Eight Strings

As an 8-string electric guitar, the Tao-8 gives you two extra low strings that take you into rumbling sub-bass territory. The 8th string is tuned all the way down to F#, offering thick low end and huge chord voicings ideal for modern progressive metal and djent. But the Tao 8 is versatile beyond metal, with the extended range letting you experiment with alternate tunings, create ambient textures and more. The 25.5" scale length keeps tension ideal for fast riffing and intricate leads. And with a 20" radius ebony fingerboard and 24 extra jumbo stainless steel frets, the Tao-8 gives you ample room to explore its expanded creative landscape.

Smoother Playability With a 5-Piece Wenge and Padauk Neck

Built for speed and stability, the Tao-8 features a formidable neck crafted from wenge and padauk wood plies. Including two carbon fiber reinforcement rods, this 5-piece neck provides immense strength and rigidity to withstand the tension of the low F# string without compromising playability. The ultrathin U profile is sculpted for fast, comfortable riffing, while a gloss finish enhances smooth, quick movements up and down the neck. Topped with an ebony fingerboard, the Tao-8 gives you a premium playing feel with jumbo stainless steel frets to dig into for articulate bending and vibrato.

Sonic Devastation With EMG Active Humbuckers

For the utmost in crushing metal tone, the Tao-8 wields a set of EMG active humbucker pickups designed specifically for extended-range guitars. The Chaos Breaker-8 bridge pickup delivers biting treble cut and tight lows, while the Colossus-8 neck pickup offers rich warmth and singing sustain. With a master volume control and 3-way toggle switch, you've got simple controls but total tonal versatility from clean and warm to blisteringly aggressive. And with a hardtail bridge and locking tuners, the Tao 8 gives you rock-solid tuning stability, even when punishing the strings.

Inspiring Playability in a Striking Design

From its stunning trans purple finish to the stylish soundholes in its swamp ash body, the Tao-8 turns heads as much as it pushes boundaries. The contoured body shape offers playing comfort whether seated or strapped standing. And a premium Schecter hardshell case is available, letting you protect your investment. For 21st century metal guitarists, the feature-packed Schecter John Browne Tao-8 is an inspiring new canvas for creativity.