Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Guitar Exotic Ziricote
Description
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Guitar Exotic Ziricote
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR captures articulate, punchy high-gain tones through its ziricote top over black limba construction, which delivers natural brightness and excellent sustain that cuts cleanly through dense mixes while maintaining warmth across the dynamic range. The responsive Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo system pairs with a fast thin 'C' neck profile to enable precise pitch control and expressive playing across modern metal, progressive rock, and demanding studio sessions. The double-cutaway design provides unrestricted upper-fret access, making this instrument ideal for tracking complex arrangements and layered guitar parts.
Playability & Feel
The wenge neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard create a fast, consistent playing surface that maintains intonation precision across speed work and chord voicings during extended recording sessions. Neck thickness measures .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret, supporting the thin 'C' profile that minimizes hand fatigue during overdubs and multiple takes. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, and 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access enable stable tuning retention and straightforward setup adjustments between sessions.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup pairing delivers aggressive lead tones and warmer, textured rhythm voices across the 5-way switch, offering session versatility without switching complexity. A single volume and tone control streamline mixing workflow, allowing the pickups' character and the ziricote body's natural resonance to define the instrument's voice, making it straightforward to dial in a consistent recorded tone across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Body: Black Limba with Ziricote top; bolt-on construction
- Weight: 9.5 pounds
- Neck: Wenge with carbon fiber reinforcement rods; thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony; 12"-16" compound radius
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel
- Hardware: Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut; black and chrome finish
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) and Pasadena (neck)
- Controls: Volume, tone, 5-way switch
- Nut width: 1.625" (41.3mm)
- Inlays: Aluminum offset/reverse circles with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR combines premium materials, refined hardware, and articulate electronics into an instrument engineered for capturing demanding techniques while delivering the clarity and sustain required for modern high-gain production.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR's exotic ziricote top and black limba body deliver natural brightness and warm dynamic range that records with clear definition across high-gain and rhythm tones, while the Sunset Strip bridge and Pasadena neck pickups capture both aggressive articulation and textured warmth in the mix. The thin 'C' neck and 24 X-Jumbo frets on a compound-radius ebony board make layering tight rhythmic takes and expressive lead lines efficient during long sessions. Single volume and tone controls keep tone-shaping direct and transparent, letting the guitar's natural resonance and pickup character define the recorded voice.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast thin-'C' neck and compound-radius ebony fretboard reward both speed runs and controlled playing, while the Floyd Rose 1500 system requires familiarity with tremolo maintenance and setup.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best for?
This guitar excels in metal, progressive rock, hard rock, and shredding applications. It is not optimized for jazz, acoustic folk, or blues playing, where its high-gain clarity and articulate character may not align with those styles' tonal priorities.
What are the key playability features?
The 25.5-inch scale wenge neck has carbon fiber reinforcement rods and measures 0.787 inches at the 1st fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, supporting the thin 'C' profile for minimal hand fatigue. The 12-to-16-inch compound radius on the ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets creates a forgiving playing surface for both speed and chord work.
How do the pickups and electronics handle different playing dynamics?
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup delivers aggressive lead tones, while the Pasadena neck pickup provides warmer, textured rhythm voices. The 5-way switch lets you move between each pickup and both together, with single volume and tone controls keeping the signal path transparent and direct.
What hardware and hardware specs should I know about?
The guitar features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, and a 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access for stable tuning and easy setup. The 1.625-inch nut width accommodates standard string spacing, and aluminum reverse-circle inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots aid fretboard visibility.
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