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Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure XII guitar in Vintage White vs Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin
The Robert Smith UltraCure-XII is a 12-string designed for jangle, indie, and post-punk with harmonic complexity and vintage articulation; the Solo-II Custom is a versatile single-cutaway 6-string built for hard rock, blues, and studio work with dynamic output and coil-tapping flexibility. Choose the UltraCure-XII for atmospheric, layered tone; choose the Solo-II for rock power and tonal range.
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Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure XII guitar in Vintage White
Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin
Specs side by side
| Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure XII guitar in Vintage White | Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199.00 | $1,199.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | — | Schecter Solo-II |
| Body | Double Cutaway | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 24.75" Scale |
| Strings | 12 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Fixed | Fixed |
| Year | Unknown | 2017 |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter Robert Smith UltraCure XII guitar in Vintage White
- ✓ 12-string configuration delivers natural harmonic richness and chiming sustain ideal for indie and alternative rock
- ✓ Lightweight chambered mahogany body reduces fatigue during extended playing sessions
- ✓ Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers provide warm, articulate vintage tone perfect for clean passages
- ✓ 24 frets and Ultra Access neck ensure high-register playability on all 12 strings
Why choose Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin
- ✓ Versatile 6-string format covers more genres from blues to progressive rock and studio work
- ✓ USA-made Pasadena humbuckers with coil-tapping unlock single-coil textures for expanded tonal palette
- ✓ TonePros TOM bridge and tailpiece maximize sustain and resonance for rock applications
- ✓ 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard speeds position changes and comfortable fretting across the neck
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for a beginner?
Both require intermediate to professional skill. The Solo-II Custom is slightly more forgiving for developing players because 6-string technique is more standard; the UltraCure-XII demands familiarity with 12-string tuning and wider string spacing.
Can the Solo-II Custom do indie and alternative rock?
Yes, but it will sound different. The Solo-II's dynamic Pasadena humbuckers with coil-tapping deliver clarity and punch rather than the vintage warmth and harmonic complexity the UltraCure-XII specializes in. The 12-string's natural shimmer is hard to replicate on a 6-string.
What is the key tone difference between these pickups?
The UltraCure-XII uses vintage Seymour Duncan '59s for warm, articulate sustain; the Solo-II uses USA Pasadena humbuckers for dynamic output and harmonic clarity with added single-coil textures via coil-tapping. The '59s favor vintage character; the Pasadenas favor modern versatility.
How many frets does each have?
The Robert Smith UltraCure-XII has 24 X-Jumbo frets; the Solo-II Custom has 22 X-Jumbo frets. The extra two frets on the UltraCure-XII help reach high notes across all 12 strings.