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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock vs Schecter CR-6 Guitar Charcoal Burst B-Stock 0255
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is a Floyd Rose-equipped shredder built for extreme techniques and drop tunings, while the CR-6 is a hardtail workhorse prioritizing sustain and tuning stability for aggressive rock and metal without tremolo complexity. Choose the Shredder for technical extended playing and dive bombs; choose the CR-6 for no-nonsense gigging and studio reliability.
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock
Schecter CR-6 Guitar Charcoal Burst B-Stock 0255
Specs side by side
| Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock | Schecter CR-6 Guitar Charcoal Burst B-Stock 0255 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $639.20 | $639.20 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder | — |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Wenge |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Pickup Configuration | Active HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Condition | Refurbished | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special tremolo enables dive bombs, whammy bar effects, and extreme tuning flexibility
- ✓ Thinner neck profile (0.787" at 1st fret) optimized for speed and shredding technique
- ✓ EMG active pickups deliver high output and articulate response ideal for modern metal and djent
Why choose Schecter CR-6 Guitar Charcoal Burst B-Stock 0255
- ✓ Hardtail bridge with string-through-body maximizes sustain and eliminates tremolo tuning issues
- ✓ Carbon fiber reinforcement rods in maple neck resist warping for long-term stability
- ✓ Schecter USA Apocalypse-II humbuckers provide thick, warm tone suited to traditional metal and hard rock
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for drop tunings?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is explicitly designed for drop tunings and features a Floyd Rose tremolo with locking mechanism for tuning stability in extreme setups. The CR-6 with its hardtail bridge also handles drop tunings reliably but without the tremolo flexibility.
What's the key difference in pickup character?
The Shredder uses active EMG Retro Active Hot 70 pickups delivering aggressive, high-output articulation for modern metal. The CR-6 uses passive Schecter USA Apocalypse-II humbuckers with thicker, warmer sustain and traditional humbucker character. Active pickups require battery power; passives do not.
Which requires more maintenance?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR's Floyd Rose tremolo system requires regular maintenance, string replacement technique, and occasional setup adjustments. The CR-6's hardtail bridge is simpler and more tour-proof, requiring minimal upkeep.
Are both suitable for studio recording?
Both are studio-capable. The CR-6 is explicitly noted for studio sessions with its thick, warm humbucker tone. The Shredder excels in heavy/modern metal and djent studios where articulate high-output is preferred, though its tremolo adds complexity to overdub stability.