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Schecter C-1 Standard Plus guitar in Blue Fade vs Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
The C-1 Standard Plus is a high-gain workhorse built for rock and metal with a modern double-cutaway design and aggressive pickup voicing, while the PT Special is a vintage-leaning single-cutaway suited to blues, funk, and indie with warmer, more expressive character. Choose the C-1 for heavy genres and fast upper-fret work; choose the PT Special for classic tonal flexibility and retro aesthetics.
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Schecter C-1 Standard Plus guitar in Blue Fade
Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
Specs side by side
| Schecter C-1 Standard Plus guitar in Blue Fade | Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549.00 | $559.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter C-1 | Schecter PT |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple | Maple |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | — |
| Bridge | Hardtail | Tremolo |
| Year | Unknown | 2022 |
| Condition | New | Refurbished |
Why choose Schecter C-1 Standard Plus guitar in Blue Fade
- ✓ Ultra Access double cutaway enables effortless upper-fret soloing
- ✓ Dual Richter-6 pickups deliver punchy, articulate high-gain tones ideal for metal and hard rock
- ✓ Roasted maple neck and 24 jumbo frets support fast, smooth playing across the fingerboard
- ✓ Mahogany-maple construction provides full sustain and harmonic resonance
Why choose Schecter PT Special Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl B Stock 1013
- ✓ Vintage-inspired single-cutaway with swamp ash body delivers warm, woody character
- ✓ Series-Parallel push-pull tone control unlocks both classic and modern voicing options
- ✓ 22 X-Jumbo frets on 12-inch radius suit expressive bending and clean articulation
- ✓ Graph Tech Tusq nut and Grover tuners ensure tuning stability with traditional appeal
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar handles high-gain metal better?
The C-1 Standard Plus with its dual Richter-6 pickups and articulate, punchy voicing is designed specifically for metal and hard rock. The PT Special's vintage character and expressive midrange favor blues and funk, making it less ideal for high-gain genres.
What's the difference in body and tonal character?
The C-1 pairs mahogany with a flamed maple top for warm sustain and harmonic resonance suited to modern rock. The PT Special uses swamp ash with vintage hardware for a woody, articulate tone with expressive midrange suited to traditional blues and funk.
Is the PT Special's B-stock hairline crack a concern?
No—the description notes it is a cosmetic hairline crack in the neck pocket visible only in close-ups and does not affect playability or structural integrity. This is why it carries B-stock pricing.
Which has better upper-fret access?
The C-1 Standard Plus with its Ultra Access double cutaway design provides significantly easier access to high frets compared to the PT Special's single-cutaway traditional design.