Schecter John Browne TAO-7 Ozone Burst

The Schecter John Browne Tao-7 in Ozone Burst is a precision-engineered 7-string built for modern progressive metal players who demand tight low-end clarity, effortless playability and rock-solid tuning stability. Designed with John Browne of Monuments, it combines a long 27 inch baritone scale, premium Hipshot hardware and Schecter USA pickups to deliver crushing rhythm tones, articulate leads and inspiring feel on stage or in the studio.

From the swamp ash body and flamed maple top to the ultra thin wenge and paduak neck with stainless steel frets, every detail of the Tao-7 is geared towards performance. The extended range stays clear and defined even under extreme gain, while the ergonomic bolt-on construction with Ultra Access heel lets you move around the full 24 fret range without a fight. If you are chasing tight, percussive djent riffs, complex chords and glassy cleans from a single instrument, this guitar is built to keep up.

The combination of a Hipshot hardtail bridge and Grip-Lock tuners provides exceptional tuning stability and intonation, ideal for aggressive picking, wide vibrato and heavy use of low tunings. Luminlay side dots keep you locked in on dark stages, and the sleek Ozone Burst finish over figured maple gives the guitar a distinctive, high-end look that matches its pro-spec feel.

Under the bonnet, a Schecter USA Colossus bridge pickup and Chaosbreaker neck pickup give you a huge tonal palette, from tight, focused chugs to open, expressive cleans. A simple control layout with a master volume and push-pull coil-split plus a 3-way selector makes it easy to move between tones mid-song, whether you are tracking in the studio or switching sounds live.

John Browne Signature Performance

Developed with John Browne, the Tao-7 is voiced and spec’d for the demands of modern progressive metal. The 27 inch scale keeps low tunings tight and punchy, while the 7-string layout lets you explore extended range ideas without sacrificing clarity or feel. It is a workhorse instrument tailored to complex, technical playing.

Ultra Thin Neck with Stainless Steel Frets

The ultra thin U-shaped neck profile, 16 inch radius ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets create a fast, low-friction playing surface that is perfect for rapid runs, wide bends and intricate chord shapes. Stainless steel frets are hard-wearing and smooth, helping your bends stay consistent and your guitar feel factory-fresh for longer.

Premium Hipshot Hardware

Hipshot Grip-Lock tuners and a Hipshot hardtail bridge work together for rock-solid tuning stability and precise intonation. The locking tuners make string changes quick and secure, while the fixed bridge maximises sustain and keeps your attack tight, ideal for staccato riffing and palm-muted grooves.

Schecter USA Colossus and Chaosbreaker Pickups

The Schecter USA Colossus bridge pickup delivers aggressive, focused output with tight bass and cutting mids, perfect for heavy rhythm work and articulate lead lines. Paired with the Chaosbreaker in the neck and a push-pull coil-split, you can switch from saturated metal tones to more open, single-coil style sounds for cleans and ambient parts, all from the same guitar.

• 27 Inch Baritone Scale 7 String - The extended 27 inch scale length keeps low tunings clear, punchy and in tune across the neck, giving you tight low-end response for djent, prog and modern metal without flubby or indistinct notes.
• Ultra Thin U Neck with Ebony Fretboard - A slim, fast neck profile combined with a smooth ebony fretboard and 16 inch radius offers effortless playability, making complex chords, wide stretches and fast alternate picking feel natural and comfortable.
• Hipshot Grip-Lock Tuners and Hardtail Bridge - High quality Hipshot hardware ensures exceptional tuning stability and accurate intonation, so your riffs stay tight and your chords ring true even under aggressive playing and low tunings.
• Schecter USA Colossus and Chaosbreaker with Coil-Split - A powerful humbucker pairing provides crushing high-gain tones and rich cleans, while the push-pull coil-split unlocks brighter, more articulate single-coil style sounds, giving you a versatile toolkit for studio and stage.

General

• Model Name: John Browne Tao-7
• Item Number: 633
• Colour: Ozone Burst
• Dexterity: Right Handed
• Construction: Contoured Ultra Access Bolt-On

Body

• Body Material: Swamp Ash
• Top Material: Flamed Maple
• Top Contour: Flat Top with Comfort Contour
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail

Neck

• Neck Material: Wenge and Paduak 5-Ply with Carbon Fibre Reinforcement Rods
• Neck Shape: Ultra Thin U
• Scale Length: 27 inch
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 16 inch
• Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
• Nut Width: 48 mm
• Thickness: 19 mm at 1st Fret, 20 mm at 12th Fret
• Side Dot Markers: Luminlay
• Truss Rod: 2-Way Rod with Spoke Wheel at Heel

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Colossus
• Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Chaosbreaker
• Controls: Master Volume with Push-Pull Coil-Split
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Hardware & Accessories

• Tuners: Hipshot Grip-Lock
• Knobs: Metal Dome
• Strings: Ernie Ball 7-String (.009/.011/.016/.026/.036/.046/.062)