Schecter PT Special Guitar Purple Burst Pearl
Description
Schecter PT Special Guitar Purple Burst Pearl
The Schecter PT Special captures articulate, punchy tones in the studio with its maple neck, rosewood fretboard, and resonant swamp ash body. The 'C' shaped neck profile enables effortless session work, while the 22 X-Jumbo frets and 12" fretboard radius support tight rhythmic tracks and expressive overdubs with equal precision. The striking Purple Burst Pearl finish photographs well without compromising the instrument's balanced, focused construction.
Recording & Construction
The bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fretboard delivers consistency across takes, anchored by a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut (1.653" width) that strengthens sustain and tonal definition for clean tracking. At 25.5" scale with mother of pearl dot inlays and a neck thickness ranging from .826" at the first fret to .905" at the twelfth, this guitar is engineered for reliable intonation and comfort during extended tracking sessions.
Tonal Flexibility & Signal Chain
The dual Schecter Diamond pickup configuration—VT-1 bridge and V-90 neck—covers a wide range of textures from transparent cleans to saturated distortions, ideal for layering parts across different tracks. The Series-Parallel push-pull tone control switches between standard humbucker and single-coil modes, expanding sonic palette within a single take, while the 3-way switch provides three distinct voice options, all stabilized by Grover Vintage tuners and a Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles that maintain tight tuning stability across long sessions.
Key Features
- Body: Swamp Ash with flat top and cream 1-ply binding
- Neck: Maple with 'C' profile shape
- Fretboard: Rosewood with mother of pearl dot inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 22 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq, 1.653" width
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond VT-1
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond V-90
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Series-Parallel Push-Pull)/3-Way Switch
- Tuners: Grover Vintage
- Bridge: Vintage Ashtray with staggered brass saddles; nickel hardware
The Schecter PT Special combines solid construction, recording-ready versatility, and distinctive character in a single instrument built for productive tracking across multiple styles and project types.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter PT Special offers producers and recording musicians a tonally balanced instrument that captures crisp, articulate cleans and powerful, full-bodied distortions with equal clarity. The Series-Parallel push-pull tone control and dual Schecter Diamond pickups provide flexible voice options for layering takes across rock, blues, and hard rock sessions, while the 25.5" scale and 12" fretboard radius make tracking rhythmic and lead parts intuitive and precise. Its warm midrange sits naturally in mixes without requiring heavy EQ.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
The PT Special excels in rock, blues, and hard rock—its tonal versatility and balanced pickup configuration make it ideal for players who need crisp cleans and full distortion without sacrificing articulation. It is not engineered for metal or djent styles.
How does the Series-Parallel push-pull tone control work?
The push-pull switch on the tone control toggles the dual Schecter Diamond pickups between standard humbucker mode and single-coil mode, expanding your sonic palette within the same guitar. Combined with the 3-way switch, you get three distinct voice options across both modes.
What is the neck profile, and will it feel comfortable for extended playing?
The 'C' shaped maple neck is designed for comfort during long playing sessions, with a thickness that ranges from 0.826" at the first fret to 0.905" at the twelfth. The 25.5" scale length and 12" fretboard radius accommodate both rhythmic work and expressive lead lines with ease.
How does the bridge maintain tuning stability?
A Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles, paired with Grover Vintage tuners and a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut, delivers rock-solid tuning stability across extended sets and recording sessions.
What pickups does this guitar use?
The PT Special features a Schecter Diamond VT-1 in the bridge position for bright, dynamic output and a Schecter Diamond V-90 in the neck position for warmth and sustain. Together they deliver versatile tones from crisp cleans to full distortion with balanced articulation.
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