NAMM 2016: Schecter celebrates 40th anniversary with 2016 guitar line-up
New Avenged Sevenfold and Jeff Loomis models announced
Introduction
NAMM 2016: Back in 1976, David Schecter founded a repair shop that has gone on to become one of the biggest guitar companies in the world, and Schecter's 2016 guitar line-up celebrates 40 years in the business.
Among the 30 guitars unveiled, you'll find new twists on old favourites, fresh signature models for the Avenged Sevenfold boys and beyond (including a rare pair of acoustics), not to mention a wacky shape or two (thank you, Mr Jeff Loomis).
Prices are yet to be confirmed, but as soon as we have 'em, we'll let you know.
Schecter Avenger 40th Anniversary
- Finish: Snow Leopard Pearl (SLP)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Avenger Custom
- Finish: Tobacco Sunburst (TSB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter C-1 40th Anniversary
- Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
- Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter C-1 Custom
- Finish: Trans Midnight Blue (TMB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter C-6 Plus
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: Ocean Blue Burst (OBB)
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Basswood
- Top Material: Quilted Maple Image
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Graphite
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter
Schecter Dan Donegan Ultra
- Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Raised Center
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Satin Gold
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Demon S-II
- Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Basswood
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-105B
- Neck Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-105N
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 Passive
- Finish: Dragon Burst (DGB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Brimstone-Six
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid C-1 FR
- Finish: Ultra Violet (UV)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 57 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Neck Pickup: EMG 66 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT
- Finish: Trans Black Burst (TBB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Binding: Carbon Fiber Multi-ply
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 57 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Neck Pickup: EMG 66 Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Hellraiser Hybrid PT-7
- Finish: Trans Black Burst (TBB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 57-7H Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Neck Pickup: EMG 66-7H Brushed Black Chrome Cover
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Jeff Loomis 'Cygnus' JLX-1 FR
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: See-Thru Cherry (STC)
- Construction: Neck-Thru w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-6 FR
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: Gloss Black (BLK)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Jeff Loomis JL-7 FR
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: Vampyre Red Satin (VRS)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Maple
- Binding: Black 1-ply
- Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.874” (47.6mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 'Jeff Loomis' Signature Active
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Keith Merrow KM-6 MK-II
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient
- Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 FR S
- Finish: Lambo Green (LGRN)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.874” (47.6mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-II
- Also available left-handed
- Finish: Natural Pearl (NATP)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple/Wenge 5-pc w/Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 26.5” (673mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.889” (48mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Nazgul
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Sentient
- Controls: Volume (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: Hipshot Hardtail (.125) w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Nikki Stringfield A-6 FR S
- Finish: Bright Red Burst (BRB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Material: Quilted Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 10” (254mm)
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader SH-8
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter S-II Omen
- Finish: Vintage White (VWHT)
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Basswood
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter
Schecter S-II Omen Extreme
- Finish: Black Cherry (BCH)
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond Plus
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black Chrome
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter
Schecter Shaun Morgan
- Finish: Satin Black (SBK)
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Sculptured Edges
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Binding: Black 1-ply
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Duncan Designed HB-102B
- Controls: Volume (Push-Pull Coil-Split)/Kill Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Solo-II Custom
- Finish: Gloss Natural (GNAT)
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Solo-II Special
- Finish: Vintage White Pearl (VWHTP)
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Contour: Flat Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA V-90
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA V-90
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Nickel
- Bridge: TonePros Wraparound AVT-II
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Synyster Gates Custom-S
- Finish: Satin Gold Burst (SGB)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Contour: Flat Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Nut Width: 1.625” (41.3mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader Syn TB-8 Gold
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac OEM SYN
- Battery Compartment: 9-volt Clip-in Battery Compartment
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way (Pickup) Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Hardware Colour: Gold
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Synyster Gates SYN AC GA SC
- Finish: Gloss Black w/Silver Pin Stripes
- Construction: DoveTail Set-Neck
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Spruce
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 20 Medium
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.693" (43mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Acoustic Piezo
- Battery Compartment: Battery Box w/Output Jack Combo
- Controls: Schecter CE304T 3-Band EQ w/On-Board Tuner
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood Acoustic
- Tuners: Schecter
Schecter Synyster Gates SYN GA SC Acoustic
- Finish: Trans Black Burst Satin (TBBS)
- Construction: DoveTail Set-Neck
- Body Material: Rosewood
- Top Material: Spruce
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 20 Medium
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.693" (43mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Piezo
- Battery Compartment: Battery Box w/Output Jack Combo
- Controls: Fishman Isys+ EQ (Volume/On-Board Tuner/Bass/Teble/Phase Switch)
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood Acoustic
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Synyster Gates SYN J Acoustic
- Finish: Gloss Black (BLK)
- Construction: DoveTail Set-Neck
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Spruce
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Scale: 25.5” (648mm)
- Frets: 20 Medium
- Fretboard Radius: 16” (406mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.693" (43mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Piezo
- Battery Compartment: Battery Box w/Output Jack Combo
- Controls: Fishman Isys+ EQ (Volume/On-Board Tuner/Bass/Teble/Phase Switch)
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: Rosewood Acoustic
- Tuners: Grover
Schecter Tempest 40th Anniversary
- Finish: Emerald Green Burst Pearl (EGBP)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Arched Top
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc w/ Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter V-1 Custom
- Finish: Trans Purple (TPUR)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Top Contour: Flat Top
- Neck Material: Maple 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12”-16” Compound Radius
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut: Ernie Ball Compensated Nut
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus
- Neck Pickup: Schecter USA Pasadena
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM w/ String Thru Body
- Tuners: Schecter Locking
Schecter Zacky Vengeance ZV 6661
- Finish: Aged Natural Satin Black Burst (ANSBB)
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Material: Swamp Ash
- Top Contour: Flat Top w/Bevel Edge
- Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
- Fretboard Material: Ebony
- Binding: Black Multi-ply
- Scale: 24.75” (628mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14” (355mm)
- Neck Shape: Thin ‘C’
- Nut Width: 1.653” (42mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4B
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH-4N
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone(Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Hardware Colour: Distressed Chrome
- Bridge: TonePros T3BT TOM & T1Z Tailpiece
- Tuners: Grover
Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.
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