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Schecter C-5 Standard guitar in Tobacco Burl vs Schecter C-6 FR Deluxe guitar in Satin White
The C-5 Standard is a 5-string bass designed for funk, studio sessions, and live performance with punchy passive tone, while the C-6 FR Deluxe is a 6-string electric guitar built for metal and progressive rock with a Floyd Rose tremolo system. Choose the C-5 if you play bass; choose the C-6 if you play guitar and want advanced tremolo control.
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Schecter C-5 Standard guitar in Tobacco Burl
Schecter C-6 FR Deluxe guitar in Satin White
Specs side by side
| Schecter C-5 Standard guitar in Tobacco Burl | Schecter C-6 FR Deluxe guitar in Satin White | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.00 | $499.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | — | Schecter C-6 |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | — | Solid |
| Scale | 35" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | — | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | Unknown | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Schecter C-5 Standard guitar in Tobacco Burl
- ✓ 5-string bass platform with 35" scale for proper low-end tension and clarity
- ✓ High-output passive Soapbar pickups deliver punchy, defined tone without batteries
- ✓ Roasted maple neck with thin C profile enables quick position shifts
- ✓ 35" scale and 24 jumbo frets support session work and gigging demands
Why choose Schecter C-6 FR Deluxe guitar in Satin White
- ✓ Floyd Rose tremolo system enables expressive pitch control and dive-bomb effects
- ✓ Thin C neck profile (.787" at 1st fret) with 24 X-Jumbo frets for fast lead work
- ✓ 14" fretboard radius optimized for smooth bending in metal and progressive rock
- ✓ Dual Diamond Plus pickups with straightforward controls for articulate high-end clarity
Frequently asked questions
Are these the same instrument?
No. The C-5 Standard is a 5-string bass with a 35" scale and passive electronics. The C-6 FR Deluxe is a 6-string electric guitar with a 25.5" scale and Floyd Rose tremolo. They serve entirely different instruments and musical purposes.
Which is better for metal?
The C-6 FR Deluxe is specifically designed for metal, progressive rock, and hard rock with its Floyd Rose system, articulate high-end pickup definition, and fast thin neck profile. The C-5 Standard is optimized for funk and studio bass work, not metal.
Do either require batteries?
No. The C-5 Standard uses high-output passive Soapbar pickups with no battery requirement. The C-6 FR Deluxe uses passive Diamond Plus pickups with no active electronics, so neither instrument needs batteries.
Which has a faster neck?
Both feature thin C neck profiles designed for speed. The C-6 FR Deluxe's profile is .787" at the 1st fret with a 14" radius optimized for bending. The C-5 Standard's thin C profile with 16" radius is optimized for bass position shifts and articulation rather than lead bending.