Schecter Guitars at Studio Gears

Schecter Guitars (456) from $279 Schecter Left-Handed Guitars (84) from $449 Schecter Basses (113) from $449 Schecter Left-Handed Basses (25) from $559 Schecter Acoustics (10) from $349 B-Stock deals (125) from $279

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45 series in stock
Schecter C-1
C-152 in stock · from $399 · 14 B-StockSchecter's core double-cutaway with easy upper-fret access, from hardtail to FR-S, Elite and SLS models
Schecter Omen
Omen47 in stock · from $479 · 8 B-StockSchecter's accessible double-cutaway entry point, from Omen to Elite with figured tops
Schecter Stiletto
Stiletto33 in stock · from $559 · 3 B-StockContoured, ergonomic basses in 4, 5 and 6 strings, with Extreme, Studio and Custom tiers
Schecter PT
PT30 in stock · from $399 · 6 B-StockSingle-cutaway slab-body electrics with high-output pickups, up to multiscale SLS Elite models
Schecter Damien
Damien28 in stock · from $439 · 7 B-StockBlacked-out satin metal guitars with active pickups, from six to nine strings and multiscale options
Schecter Hellraiser
Hellraiser23 in stock · from $1,159 · 3 B-StockEMG-equipped metal guitars with abalone binding, from six-strings to baritone and multiscale models
Schecter C-6
C-623 in stock · from $279 · 10 B-StockBudget-friendly C-shape double-cutaway in Deluxe and Plus tiers, with a Floyd Rose FR Deluxe option
Schecter Reaper
Reaper21 in stock · from $899 · 5 B-StockFigured-top guitars in dramatic burst finishes, with contoured bodies and multiscale seven-strings
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder
Sun Valley Super Shredder19 in stock · from $639 · 6 B-StockSlim, fast necks for lead work, with Floyd Rose, Sustainiac or hardtail and Exotic wood tops
Schecter Banshee
Banshee19 in stock · from $879 · 10 B-StockShred and progressive metal 6- and 7-strings with Floyd Rose or Evertune options and Fallout Burst finish
Schecter C Bass
C Bass18 in stock · from $359 · 13 B-StockC-1 shape in 4- and 5-string basses with active EQ, EMG or Diamond pickups and glow-top GT models
Schecter Nick Johnston
Nick Johnston16 in stock · from $719 · 7 B-StockVintage-inspired S-style single-cutaways in HSS and HH, co-designed with Nick Johnston
Schecter USA Custom Shop
USA Custom Shop13 in stock · from $2,499Hand-built in Sun Valley, California, with koa, stabilized and exotic tops on Sunset, Wembley and CET models
Schecter Solo-II
Solo-II13 in stock · from $399 · 1 B-StockLes Paul-style single-cut, set-neck electrics with carved tops, from Standard to Damien Platinum
Schecter Ultra
Ultra13 in stock · from $799 · 1 B-StockRevived retro-futuristic offset shape with Schecter USA pickups and Dan Donegan, Riggs and Simon Gallup models
Schecter Synyster Gates
Synyster Gates13 in stock · from $949 · 2 B-StockAvenged Sevenfold lead guitarist's aggressive cutaway models, with Sustainiac Custom-S and headless Custom 7
Schecter Keith Merrow KM
Keith Merrow KM12 in stock · from $1,399 · 3 B-StockMK-III modern metal signatures in Legacy, Hybrid and EX shapes, with Fishman Fluence pickups
Schecter Sunset
Sunset11 in stock · from $839 · 1 B-StockOffset double-cutaway with a hard-rock edge, in 6- and 7-string Extreme, Red Dawn and Custom-II models
Schecter E-1
E-110 in stock · from $1,199 · 1 B-StockExplorer-style angular body for high-gain rock and metal, with Sin Quirin and Kennison models
Schecter Demon
Demon10 in stock · from $519 · 1 B-StockAffordable arched-top metal guitars with dark quilted finishes and Duncan Designed active pickups
Schecter Charles Berthoud
Charles Berthoud10 in stock · from $1,363Slap-and-tap signature basses in 4, 5 and 6 strings with active electronics and satin finishes
Schecter Riot
Riot9 in stock · from $949 · 2 B-StockSleek offset-style four- and five-string basses with fast necks for rock and metal
Schecter Stargazer
Stargazer9 in stock · from $1,049Retro offset styling with modern electronics, across Stargazer-4 and -5 basses and a 6-string guitar
Schecter Corsair
Corsair8 in stock · from $1,039 · 1 B-StockVintage-inspired semi-hollow double-cutaways with Bigsby-style vibrato, plus Hussey and Gallup models
Schecter Avenger
Avenger7 in stock · from $399 · 1 B-StockAsymmetric body with sharp angular horns, Floyd Rose and Sustainiac options, plus a Dale Stewart bass
Schecter Aaron Marshall
Aaron Marshall7 in stock · from $1,119 · 2 B-StockIntervals guitarist's AM-6 and AM-7 with ergonomic double-cut body, roasted maple necks and satin finishes
Schecter John Browne Tao
John Browne Tao7 in stock · from $1,599Monuments guitarist's progressive metal signatures with fanned frets and Fishman Fluence pickups
Schecter Model-T
Model-T6 in stock · from $999Telecaster-style single-cutaway basses in Session and Black Limba Exotic versions
Schecter C-7
C-76 in stock · from $359 · 2 B-StockSeven-string C-shape double-cutaway for modern metal and djent, from Deluxe to the FR SLS Elite
Schecter Zacky Vengeance
Zacky Vengeance6 in stock · from $1,199Single-cut, set-neck rhythm guitars for the Avenged Sevenfold player, with the 6661 graphic Custom Reissue
Schecter Robert Smith
Robert Smith6 in stock · from $649The Cure frontman's UltraCure electric, 12-string and bass VI plus two RS-1000 acoustics
Schecter Orleans
Orleans6 in stock · from $549Cutaway acoustic-electrics with Fishman electronics, including seven- and twelve-string models
Schecter V-1
V-15 in stock · from $1,119Set-neck Flying V take for metal and hard rock, from V-1 Custom to Apocalypse and Juan of the Dead
Schecter Apocalypse
Apocalypse5 in stock · from $845 · 1 B-StockSwamp ash C-1, C-7 and FR S guitars in distressed finishes with USA Apocalypse metal pickups
Schecter C-8
C-84 in stock · from $549Eight-string C-shape double-cutaway for low-tuned metal and djent, in Satin Black and Satin White
Schecter Johnny Christ
Johnny Christ4 in stock · from $1,119 · 1 B-StockAvenged Sevenfold bassist's Satin Black signature basses with active EMGs and custom inlays
Schecter Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony4 in stock · from $1,099Van Halen bassist's signatures with a P/J layout and passive vintage-style pickups
Schecter C-1 Hydro-dip
C-1 Hydro-dip4 in stock · from $719 · 1 B-StockWorkhorse C-1 in limited hydro-dipped finishes: Purple Obsidian, Midnight Tide and Golden Eclipse
Schecter dUg Pinnick
dUg Pinnick3 in stock · from $1,199King's X frontman's signature basses: the Baron-H and the twelve-string DP-12
Schecter SLS Evil Twin
SLS Evil Twin3 in stock · from $1,319 · 1 B-StockSatin Black, no-frills Evil Twin guitars and a 5-string bass with active EMGs and slim SLS necks
Schecter J Bass
J Bass3 in stock · from $999J-style offset basses with dual single-coils, in four- and five-string versions plus a figured-top Exotic
Schecter Rob Scallon
Rob Scallon3 in stock · from $1,299YouTuber's extended-range signatures: standard-scale C-1 and multiscale seven- and eight-strings
Schecter MV
MV3 in stock · from $791
Schecter FreeZesicle
FreeZesicle3 in stock · from $1,399Limited artist-collab run in Freeze Purple and Metallic White, covering guitar and basses
Schecter Tori Ruffin
Tori Ruffin3 in stock · from $1,039Single-coil Freak Juice Traditional in Juice Burst, made for funk, R&B and soul

Popular Schecter right now

Schecter Robert Smith RS-1000 Busker Acoustic Guitar in Gloss Black
Schecter Robert Smith RS-1000 Busker Acoustic Guitar in Gloss Black
$649
Schecter Damien-7 guitar in Satin Black B-Stock 0280
Schecter Damien-7 guitar in Satin Black B-Stock 0280
$479 $599B-STOCK
Schecter Damien-6 guitar in Satin Black B-Stock 0979
Schecter Damien-6 guitar in Satin Black B-Stock 0979
$439 $549B-STOCK
Schecter C-1 Hydro-dip guitar in Purple Obsidian
Schecter C-1 Hydro-dip guitar in Purple Obsidian
$899
Schecter Stiletto Stealth-4 LH bass in Satin Black B-Stock 0623
Schecter Stiletto Stealth-4 LH bass in Satin Black B-Stock 0623
$559 $699B-STOCK
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HH guitar in Atomic Mercury B-Stock 0257
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HH guitar in Atomic Mercury B-Stock 0257
$1,039 $1,299B-STOCK
Schecter Omen Elite-6 guitar in See Thru Blue Burst B-Stock 1683
Schecter Omen Elite-6 guitar in See Thru Blue Burst B-Stock 1683
$479 $599B-STOCK
Schecter Synyster Custom-S Guitar Satin Gold Burst B-Stock 0664
Schecter Synyster Custom-S Guitar Satin Gold Burst B-Stock 0664
$1,279 $1,599B-STOCK
Buying for someone else? Tell us who it is for, their budget and the music they like, and we will point you to two or three Schecter models that fit, including B-Stock deals and how returns work. Ask us in chat or call 951-302-0222.
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    Schecter MV-6 guitar in Gloss Black Open Box
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Schecter has earned a permanent place in studios and home rigs alike, delivering instruments built to perform under the demands of serious recording — thick, focused tone from premium tonewoods, pickup configurations that translate from tracking to mix with clarity and punch, and construction quality that punches well above its price point. Studio Gears stocks over 575 Schecter guitars and basses across the full lineup, from entry-level workhorses to high-end signature models.

Whether you're laying down aggressive djent tones, tracking progressive rock layers, or searching for a bass that cuts cleanly in a dense mix, Schecter's range covers the territory. With over 110 B-Stock units currently available — open-box instruments that are fully functional and discounted — there's rarely been a better moment to add a Schecter to your signal chain.

The Schecter Story

Schecter Guitar Research began as a parts and repair operation in Southern California, supplying high-quality replacement components to working musicians and technicians who demanded better than what the mass market offered. That parts-focused origin instilled a philosophy of precision and playability that has defined the brand ever since — every neck profile, fret job, and pickup choice reflects the thinking of builders who understand what a recording guitarist actually needs from an instrument.

Over the decades, Schecter evolved into a full-scale manufacturer with a reputation for delivering premium features — neck-through construction, active EMG or proprietary pickup systems, extended-range configurations — at prices that make professional-grade tone accessible. The brand became a go-to for technically demanding players in metal, progressive, and hard rock, and today its roster spans everything from stripped-back six-strings to headless multiscale instruments designed for modern studio production.

What Schecter Is Known For

  • Extended-range guitars and basses — seven, eight, and multiscale instruments built for drop tunings, djent, and modern metal production
  • Multiple neck construction options — bolt-on, set-neck, and neck-through builds across different price tiers, each offering a distinct sustain and resonance character
  • Premium tonewoods including mahogany bodies, maple necks, and ebony or rosewood fretboards that translate richly onto tape and in a DAW
  • Active and high-output passive pickup configurations — EMG and Schecter's own Diamond Series pickups — engineered for clarity at high gain without muddying a mix
  • Highly regarded signature series with players like Synyster Gates, Keith Merrow, and Aaron Marshall, whose instruments double as production-ready studio tools
  • Exceptional build quality and playability relative to price, making the lineup a trusted choice for producers and engineers who need reliable, great-sounding instruments on sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do Schecter guitars sound in a recording context?

Schecter instruments are consistently praised for their in-the-mix clarity. Mahogany-body builds with set or neck-through construction produce warm, sustained low-mids that sit well under distortion without getting flabby. Active pickup configurations — particularly models loaded with EMG or Schecter's own high-output humbuckers — deliver a tight, articulate transient response that tracks well at high gain and holds definition in dense, layered arrangements. On clean and mid-gain tracks, the ebony and rosewood fretboard options contribute a noticeable brightness and snap that works especially well for funk, progressive, and hybrid-genre sessions.

Which Schecter line is best for metal and djent production?

The Hellraiser, Banshee Mach, and C-1 SLS lines are the most production-oriented choices for heavy music. The Hellraiser series features active EMG pickups, set-neck construction, and ultra-low action setups that make fast, technical riffing translate cleanly onto a recording. The Banshee Mach-7 with Evertune bridge is particularly popular for studio tracking — the Evertune system holds intonation and pitch stability to a degree that virtually eliminates tuning variation between takes, which is invaluable when layering multiple guitar tracks. The C-1 SLS Custom brings a through-neck design and high-output pickups suited to sustained leads and complex chord voicings.

What do the Synyster Gates signature models offer that standard models don't?

The Synyster Gates signature guitars are collaboration instruments developed in close partnership with the Avenged Sevenfold guitarist, and they incorporate specific appointments he uses on recordings and live: a thin C neck profile optimized for fast lead playing, custom Sustainiac pickup systems on select models for infinite-sustain tracking effects, and premium hardware including Floyd Rose or hardtail configurations depending on the variant. The headless TR and TR-S models add modern ergonomics and tuning stability particularly valued in studio settings where quick retuning between takes matters. These guitars are among the most feature-rich instruments in the Schecter catalog relative to their price tier.

What does 'B-Stock' mean for Schecter instruments at Studio Gears?

B-Stock Schecter instruments are open-box or cosmetically imperfect units that are fully functional and playable. They may show minor blemishes, signs of previous handling, or slightly imperfect finish work — nothing that affects tone, intonation, or structural integrity. Studio Gears carries over 110 B-Stock Schecter units at any given time, and they represent a strong value opportunity for home studio owners and producers who prioritize sound and playability over showroom cosmetics. Each unit is inspected and confirmed functional before listing.

Does Schecter make instruments suited to genres outside metal?

Absolutely. While Schecter's reputation is strongest in metal and progressive rock, the catalog includes instruments well-suited to broader session work. The Hellcat-VI is a baritone-scale guitar that occupies a unique sonic space useful for atmospheric, alternative, and experimental production. Schecter basses — including models associated with Johnny Christ and Michael Anthony — cover funk, rock, and studio-pop territory with clarity and punch. The C-series standard guitars with passive humbucker setups are versatile tracking instruments that work across hard rock, classic rock, and beyond. The thin C neck profile found across many models is comfortable enough for extended studio sessions regardless of genre.

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