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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green vs Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss White with Black Pinstripes
The Nick Johnston Traditional HSS is a versatile workhorse for rock and blues players who want single-coil clarity and humbucker punch in one instrument, while the Synyster Standard is purpose-built for metal and progressive players seeking articulate sustain and fast, aggressive fretwork. Choose the Nick Johnston for genre flexibility; choose the Synyster for metal-specific performance.
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Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green
Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss White with Black Pinstripes
Specs side by side
| Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green | Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss White with Black Pinstripes | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949.00 | $949.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Nick Johnston | Schecter Synyster Gates |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 22 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | HSS | HH |
| Bridge | Vintage Tremolo | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | 2020 | 2020 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green
- ✓ Left-handed configuration available, serving an underserved market
- ✓ HSS pickup configuration with coil-split offers single-coil and humbucker versatility
- ✓ Thin roasted maple neck (Vintage C profile) suits extended play sessions
- ✓ Bolt-on alder body delivers responsive, resonant tone across clean to dirty voicing
Why choose Schecter Synyster Standard guitar in Gloss White with Black Pinstripes
- ✓ Duncan Designed pickups engineered for punchy, articulate metal tone with sustain
- ✓ Fast neck profile and smooth fretwork optimized for shredding and precision technique
- ✓ Balanced weight and ergonomic design enable long playing sessions without fatigue
- ✓ Gloss white with black pinstripes creates striking visual presence under stage lights
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for metal and djent?
The Synyster Standard is purpose-built for metal and thrash; the Nick Johnston Traditional is explicitly not ideal for metal or djent and is better suited to rock and blues.
Do these guitars have different pickup types?
Yes. The Nick Johnston uses Schecter Diamond single-coils and a '78 humbucker with coil-split capability for tonal variety. The Synyster Standard uses Duncan Designed pickups tuned for metal clarity and sustain.
Which neck profile is faster and more comfortable?
Both feature fast, comfortable neck profiles optimized for their respective genres. The Nick Johnston's roasted maple Vintage C profile (0.787–0.866 inches) emphasizes ergonomic comfort for extended sessions; the Synyster Standard emphasizes a smooth, buttery feel tailored for shredding and aggressive technique.
Is there a left-handed option for the Synyster Standard?
The product description provided does not indicate a left-handed version of the Synyster Standard; the Nick Johnston Traditional is available in left-handed configuration.