Schecter John Browne Tao-7 in Ozone Burst

The John Browne Tao-7 is a premium extended-range instrument engineered for technical metal and modern progressive playing. Its ultra-thin neck profile and contoured body deliver exceptional comfort during extended sessions, while the 27" scale accommodates lower tunings with tight string tension and articulate response across all seven strings.

Playability & Feel

The ultra-thin "U" neck with carbon fiber reinforcement combines speed and stability, measuring 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the 12th. 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets paired with a 16" radius ebony fretboard and Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut create a fast, responsive playing surface with excellent string definition and minimal dead spots.

Tone & Electronics

The pickup configuration pairs a Schecter USA Colossus-7 neck pickup with the aggressive ChaosBreaker-7 bridge humbucker, delivering everything from thick, articulate cleans to saturated high-gain tones. A master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way selector switch provide tonal flexibility without complexity, while Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and a Hipshot hardtail bridge ensure tuning stability and direct string-to-body energy transfer.

Key Features

• Body: Swamp Ash with Flamed Maple top in Ozone Burst finish
• Contoured Ultra Access Bolt-On construction
• Neck: 5-ply Wenge/Paduak with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
• 27" scale length, 7-string configuration
• 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
• Ebony fretboard with 16" radius and Luminlay side dot markers
• Ultra Thin "U" neck shape: 19mm (1st fret) to 20mm (12th fret)
• 48mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
• Schecter USA Colossus-7 and ChaosBreaker-7 humbuckers
• Master volume with push-pull coil-split and 3-way pickup selector
• Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and Hipshot hardtail bridge
• Black hardware, right-handed

This instrument combines premium materials, refined ergonomics, and professional-grade electronics in a design optimized for demanding seven-string applications.