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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green vs Schecter PT Special guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is a left-handed, high-gain metal machine with active EMG pickups and Floyd Rose tremolo, while the PT Special is a right-handed, versatile rock and blues guitar with passive Schecter pickups and vintage bridge. Choose the Shredder for metal and progressive work; choose the PT Special for blues, rock, and studio flexibility.
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Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green
Schecter PT Special guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl
Specs side by side
| Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green | Schecter PT Special guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $799.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder | Schecter PT |
| Body | Double Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | — | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | — | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Maple |
| Neck | — | Maple |
| Neck Construction | — | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | — |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Fixed |
| Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar Sea Foam Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration—rare and essential for left-handed players
- ✓ Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo maintains tuning during aggressive whammy work
- ✓ Active EMG Retro Hot 70 pickups deliver aggressive, high-gain tone for metal and djent
- ✓ 24 X-Jumbo frets and thin C-neck optimized for speed and shredding
Why choose Schecter PT Special guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl
- ✓ Right-handed setup suits the majority of players
- ✓ Swamp ash body and passive pickups deliver warm, articulate cleans and blues tones
- ✓ Series-parallel push-pull control lets you switch between tight and full resonance on the fly
- ✓ Vintage Ashtray bridge with Graph Tech nut ensures reliable tuning stability for standard rock and studio use
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and djent?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is purpose-built for metal, djent, and progressive music with active EMG pickups, Floyd Rose tremolo, and 24 X-Jumbo frets. The PT Special is voiced for rock and blues and is not ideal for metal genres.
Can a right-handed player use the Sun Valley Super Shredder?
No—the Sun Valley Super Shredder FR is specifically configured for left-handed play. The PT Special is the right-handed option.
Which guitar has better tuning stability?
Both maintain tuning well. The Shredder uses a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo for aggressive whammy work; the PT Special uses a Graph Tech Tusq nut and Vintage Ashtray bridge for standard performance. The Shredder's locking system is more robust for extreme tremolo use.
Which guitar is better for blues and clean tones?
The PT Special is optimized for blues with warm mids, articulate cleans, and passive pickups that naturally excel in those genres. The Shredder's active pickups and high-gain voicing are designed for metal and do not suit blues playing.