Schecter PT Black Ops Electric Guitar

Schecter PT Black Ops Electric Guitar

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SKU
SCHECTER620
Color
Black
$1,299.00
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Description

Schecter PT Black Ops Electric Guitar

The Schecter PT Black Ops is engineered for the home studio and recording environment, delivering articulate tone that cuts through dense mixes with clarity and punch. Its carefully balanced mahogany body and thin "C"-profile neck support long tracking sessions without fatigue. The dark, punchy character excels on modern rock, metal, and alternative material while retaining enough nuance for expressive overdubs and lead takes. Built for players who demand reliability and consistent performance across multiple recording scenarios.

Playability & Fretwork

The 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement ensures neck stability across temperature and humidity shifts common in recording spaces, while the thin "C" profile minimizes hand fatigue during extended takes. 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 14-inch radius fretboard deliver responsive action across the 25.5-inch scale, and the GraphTech Tusq XL nut (1.653" width) maintains precise string geometry and sustain from session to session. Hardware is rock-solid with Schecter locking tuners and a Hipshot hardtail bridge that lock your tuning stable through punch-in recording and multiple takes.

Tone & Recording Electronics

The Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern 6 humbucker captures articulate attack and punchy midrange character with a streamlined control layout—1 volume control and a 3-way voice select toggle that shape your sonic palette without unnecessary complexity or tone-sucking circuits. Ebony fretboard and luminlay side dot markers support precision tracking in dimly lit control rooms and session environments.

Key Features

  • Solid mahogany body with satin black open pore finish
  • Set neck joint for enhanced sustain and upper-fret access
  • 3-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
  • Thin "C" neck profile for comfortable hand positioning
  • Ebony fingerboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
  • 25.5-inch scale length with 14-inch fretboard radius
  • GraphTech Tusq XL nut, 1.653" width
  • Schecter locking tuners and Hipshot hardtail bridge
  • Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern 6 humbucker pickup
  • Single volume control with 3-way voice select toggle switch
  • Luminlay side dot markers for visibility in low-light conditions
  • Right-handed configuration, 6-string

The PT Black Ops combines responsive fretwork, solid hardware, and versatile electronics in a platform built to reward aggressive picking dynamics and controlled articulation in the tracking environment.

More Information
Condition New
Dexterity Right handed
Country of Manufacture South Korea
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At a Glance

The Schecter PT Black Ops captures dark, articulate tones that sit perfectly in dense modern rock and metal mixes, thanks to its Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern 6 humbucker and carefully voiced control scheme. The set neck joint and ebony fretboard support extended studio sessions with clear upper-register definition, while the thin "C" profile and responsive X-Jumbo frets let you nail precise takes without fatigue. Pick this if you're tracking heavy or alternative material and want a guitar that translates your playing dynamics into clear, focused recordings.

Who This Is For

Great for

  • Modern Rock
  • Metal
  • Alternative
  • Studio Sessions
  • Live Performance

Not the best pick for

  • Traditional Jazz
  • Folk
  • Worship

Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

Frequently Asked Questions

What neck profile does the PT Black Ops have, and is it comfortable for extended playing?

The guitar features a thin "C"-profile neck on a 3-piece mahogany body with carbon fiber reinforcement, designed for comfortable hand positioning during long studio and live sessions. The profile sits naturally in hand and pairs with a 25.5-inch scale and 14-inch fretboard radius for responsive action.

What pickup is in this guitar, and can I shape the tone?

The PT Black Ops houses a Fishman Fluence Open Core Modern 6 humbucker with a simple, focused control scheme: one volume knob and a 3-way voice select toggle that lets you shape your sonic palette without unnecessary complexity. This pickup delivers the articulate attack and punchy midrange character the guitar is known for.

How does the hardware contribute to reliability on stage and in the studio?

The guitar uses Schecter locking tuners and a Hipshot hardtail bridge, both engineered to anchor the instrument securely and maintain tuning stability through demanding live sets and long recording sessions. The GraphTech Tusq XL nut (1.653" width) ensures precise string geometry and sustain.

What genres and playing styles is the PT Black Ops best suited for?

This guitar excels in modern rock, metal, and alternative music, with an aggressive, articulate tone that cuts through dense mixes. The responsive fretwork and controlled dynamics also support expressive lead work across these genres, though it is less suited to traditional jazz, folk, or worship styles.

What fretboard and fret specifications support precise, fast playing?

The PT Black Ops features an ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 14-inch radius, delivering responsive action and durability for aggressive picking and quick position changes. Luminlay side dot markers provide visibility during low-light studio and stage work.

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