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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR in Seafoam Green B Stock 1784 vs Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR is built for metal and extended-range shredding with a thin neck, 25.5" scale, Floyd Rose tremolo, and high-output EMG pickups; the PT Special is a versatile blues-to-rock player with a comfortable C-neck, vintage pickups, and a traditional ashtray bridge. Choose the Super Shredder for aggressive lead work and dive-bombs, or the PT Special for classic rock tone and everyday playability across multiple genres.
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR in Seafoam Green B Stock 1784
Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
Specs side by side
| Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR in Seafoam Green B Stock 1784 | Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $703.20 | $559.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder | Schecter PT |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | — | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Maple |
| Neck | — | Maple |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | — | 2022 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR in Seafoam Green B Stock 1784
- ✓ Floyd Rose Hot Rod Special tremolo enables dive-bomb and pitch-bend effects essential for metal
- ✓ EMG RetroActive Hot 70 humbuckers deliver punchy, high-output aggression
- ✓ Thin-C neck contour optimized for fast legato and extended-range technique
- ✓ 14" fretboard radius and 22 jumbo frets suit rapid bending and precision shredding
Why choose Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
- ✓ Swamp ash body and dual Schecter Diamond pickups provide warm neck tone and versatile voicing
- ✓ Series-Parallel push-pull tone control unlocks vintage and contemporary tonal options
- ✓ Comfortable C-shaped neck and 12" radius fretboard suit blues bending and expressive playing across skill levels
- ✓ Vintage ashtray bridge with Grover tuners and Graph Tech Tusq nut ensure traditional stability and sustain
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and shredding?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder PT FR is purpose-built for metal with a Floyd Rose tremolo, high-output EMG pickups, and a Thin-C neck optimized for speed. The PT Special lacks a locking tremolo and voiced pickups are too warm and vintage for aggressive metal voicing.
Which is easier for a beginner?
The PT Special supports beginner through advanced players with its comfortable C-neck profile and versatile tone. The Super Shredder targets intermediate and advanced players with its thinner neck and aggressive voicing best suited to experienced technique.
What are the key spec differences?
Super Shredder: Thin-C neck, 14" radius, 25.5" scale, Floyd Rose bridge, EMG High-output pickups. PT Special: Standard C-neck, 12" radius, 25.5" scale, vintage ashtray bridge, Schecter Diamond pickups with lower output and warmer character.
Are the B-stock cosmetic issues a concern?
Super Shredder has minor fretboard marks that do not affect playability. PT Special has a hairline crack in the neck pocket visible only on close inspection and confirmed to not affect structural integrity or playability.