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Schecter Synyster Custom guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes vs Schecter RavenDark V FR Abbath Signature guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
The Synyster Custom excels for technical speed and precision with its thinner neck profile and traditional humbucker clarity, while the RavenDark V FR offers a slightly longer scale and active electronics for maximum aggression and noise rejection. Choose the Synyster for progressive metal requiring articulate finesse; choose the RavenDark V for thrash and hard rock demanding raw output and sustain.
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Schecter Synyster Custom guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
Schecter RavenDark V FR Abbath Signature guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
Specs side by side
| Schecter Synyster Custom guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes | Schecter RavenDark V FR Abbath Signature guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.00 | $1,399.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Synyster Gates | — |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Explorer |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 35" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 5 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany | — |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Configuration | HH | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Tremolo |
| Year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Synyster Custom guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
- ✓ Ultra-thin 'C' neck minimizes fatigue during rapid technical passages
- ✓ Dual Schecter USA Synyster Gates humbuckers deliver clarity and precision
- ✓ 24-fret access with 16" radius ebony board favors smooth bends and lead work
- ✓ Excellent sustain from mahogany body and set-neck construction
Why choose Schecter RavenDark V FR Abbath Signature guitar in Gloss Black with Silver Pinstripes
- ✓ 25.5" scale length provides more string tension and aggressive articulation
- ✓ Active EMG 66/57-F electronics offer high output and minimal noise
- ✓ Compound-radius ebony fretboard (12" to 16") balances chording and lead playing
- ✓ Modified V-body design sits naturally in seated and standing positions
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar has a longer scale length?
The RavenDark V FR has a 25.5" scale length, while the Synyster Custom uses a standard 24.75" scale. The longer scale on the RavenDark provides greater string tension and a more aggressive tone.
What's the difference in pickup types between these two?
The Synyster Custom uses passive Schecter USA Synyster Gates Humbuckers, while the RavenDark V FR uses active EMG 66 (neck) and EMG 57-F (bridge) pickups. Active EMGs deliver higher output and lower noise, favoring saturated distortion and clarity in heavy styles.
Which is better for fast, technical playing?
The Synyster Custom's ultra-thin neck and 16" radius fretboard are engineered specifically for rapid position shifts and technical passages, making it ideal for progressive metal requiring precision bends and speed.
How do the fretboards differ?
The Synyster Custom has a fixed 16" radius ebony board, while the RavenDark V FR uses a compound radius (12" to 16") that eases open-position chords while maintaining fast single-note articulation. Both feature 24 X-Jumbo frets and glow-in-the-dark markers.