SCHECTER1826-B0831 vs SCHECTER1828 — Compare
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S guitar in Black Cherry B-Stock 0831 vs Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S LH guitar in Black Cherry
The key difference is orientation: Product A is right-handed B-Stock (cosmetic variance, lower price), while Product B is left-handed new stock at premium pricing. Choose Product A if you're right-handed and budget-conscious; choose Product B if you're left-handed and need a professional-grade instrument.
No sales tax on orders shipped outside California — total cost beats national retailers that charge sales tax in nearly every state.
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S guitar in Black Cherry B-Stock 0831
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S LH guitar in Black Cherry
Specs side by side
| Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S guitar in Black Cherry B-Stock 0831 | Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S LH guitar in Black Cherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.20 | $1,549.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Hellraiser | Schecter Hellraiser |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Set-Neck |
| Pickup Configuration | — | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S guitar in Black Cherry B-Stock 0831
- ✓ B-Stock pricing offers significant savings on identical specs and full warranty
- ✓ Right-handed configuration serves the majority of players
- ✓ Same Sustainiac neck pickup, EMG 81 bridge, and set-neck construction as higher-priced models
Why choose Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR S LH guitar in Black Cherry
- ✓ Left-handed orientation essential for left-handed players
- ✓ EMG 81TW bridge pickup with independent dual 9-volt batteries for each pickup
- ✓ Push-pull volume controls enable coil-tapping for real-time tone shaping
Frequently asked questions
What's the actual difference in electronics between these two?
Product A has an EMG 81 bridge pickup with a shared dual 9-volt battery setup. Product B uses an EMG 81TW bridge pickup with independent dual 9-volt batteries for each pickup, plus push-pull volume controls for coil-tapping. Both have Sustainiac neck pickups.
Why is Product B more expensive if the specs look similar?
Product B costs more because it is left-handed (factory configuration), includes professional setup, features the EMG 81TW (not standard 81), and has independent battery compartments with coil-tapping controls. Product A is B-Stock (cosmetic variance only), which reduces cost.
Will B-Stock Product A have any functional issues or is it purely cosmetic?
B-Stock means only cosmetic variance—full manufacturer warranty and all specs are identical. No functional or tonal difference exists; the guitar plays and sounds the same as new stock.
Are both guitars suitable for metal and progressive styles?
Yes, both are built for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive. The 25.5" scale, Floyd Rose bridge, EMG pickups, and Sustainiac system serve aggressive and extended-technique playing equally well in either orientation.