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Schecter Avenger FR-S Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red B-Stock vs Schecter KM-6 MK-III EX guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
The Avenger FR-S is a 25.5" standard-scale guitar with a Floyd Rose tremolo and dual-pickup Sustainiac system designed for modern metal and progressive lead work, while the KM-6 MK-III EX is a 28" baritone with neck-through construction and a single humbucker focused on heavy riff tones and drop tunings. Choose the Avenger for speed, tremolo effects, and harmonic feedback; choose the KM-6 for deeper tunings, baritone warmth, and simplified controls.
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Schecter Avenger FR-S Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red B-Stock
Schecter KM-6 MK-III EX guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
Specs side by side
| Schecter Avenger FR-S Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red B-Stock | Schecter KM-6 MK-III EX guitar in Satin Black Open Pore | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299.00 | $1,599.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter Avenger | Schecter Keith Merrow KM |
| Body | — | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 28" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Mahogany | Maple |
| Neck Construction | — | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Hipshot |
| Year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Condition | Refurbished | New |
Why choose Schecter Avenger FR-S Guitar Satin Candy Apple Red B-Stock
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge for advanced tremolo effects and tuning stability
- ✓ Sustainiac neck pickup with 3-way mode switch for infinite sustain and harmonic feedback capability
- ✓ 25.5" standard scale familiar to most players; faster fretwork across the fingerboard
- ✓ Set-neck construction with Ultra Access joint balances sustain with upper-fret accessibility
Why choose Schecter KM-6 MK-III EX guitar in Satin Black Open Pore
- ✓ 28-inch baritone scale enables heavy drop tunings and deeper, thicker tones
- ✓ Neck-through construction provides maximum sustain and resonance throughout the instrument
- ✓ Simplified single-humbucker pickup with killswitch for straightforward, punchy metal tones
- ✓ Open pore satin finish offers natural tactile comfort during long playing sessions
Frequently asked questions
What is the main tuning difference between these two guitars?
The Avenger FR-S uses a standard 25.5" scale suited to standard and down-tunings, while the KM-6 MK-III EX is a 28" baritone scale designed for extended drop tunings and lower notes with tight string tension.
Which guitar has more pickup options and effects capability?
The Avenger FR-S features a bridge Apocalypse-VI™ pickup plus a Sustainiac neck pickup with 3-way harmonic feedback modes, offering far more tonal manipulation than the KM-6's single Lundgren humbucker with killswitch.
How do the neck constructions differ and what does that mean for sustain?
The Avenger uses a set-neck with Ultra Access for balanced sustain and upper-fret playability, while the KM-6's neck-through construction delivers maximum sustain and resonance but requires slightly more careful upper-fret access due to the baritone scale.
Which is better for someone new to metal guitar?
The Avenger FR-S suits intermediate to advanced players seeking speed and special effects, while the KM-6 MK-III EX suits players comfortable with baritone tunings and heavy rhythm focus; either requires intermediate or higher skill.