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Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Open Box vs Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Open Box
The Natural Gloss pairs aggressive H/S/S pickups and a Floyd Rose vibrato for rock and progressive genres, while the Tobacco Burst offers a warmer swamp ash/koa body designed for blues, jazz, and balanced studio work. Choose the Natural Gloss for high-gain versatility; choose the Tobacco Burst for warm, woody tonal character and ergonomic comfort.
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Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Open Box
Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Open Box
Specs side by side
| Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Open Box | Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Open Box | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,639.00 | $2,639.00 |
| Brand | Schecter | Schecter |
| Series | Schecter USA Custom Shop | Schecter USA Custom Shop |
| Body | Stratocaster | Stratocaster |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Rosewood |
| Bridge | Tremolo | Tremolo |
| Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Condition | Used | Used |
Why choose Schecter CET Koa Natural Gloss USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Open Box
- ✓ H/S/S pickup configuration with aggressive humbuckers for rock and hard rock punch
- ✓ Floyd Rose Pro Custom vibrato for expressive bends and tuning stability
- ✓ Macassar ebony fingerboard with premium German Silver frets for durability
- ✓ Flexible sonic range spanning rock, funk, and progressive styles
Why choose Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Open Box
- ✓ Swamp ash body with koa top delivers warm, woody midrange and extended lows
- ✓ Contoured body design reduces neck dive and fatigue during long sessions
- ✓ Balanced tonewoods suit blues, jazz, and studio recording naturally
- ✓ Professional-grade fret work optimized for clarity and sustain across all dynamics
Frequently asked questions
Which guitar is better for blues and jazz?
The Tobacco Burst CET is purpose-built for blues and jazz, featuring a swamp ash body with koa top that produces warm midrange, extended lows, and articulate clarity ideal for those genres.
Can the Natural Gloss handle jazz or blues?
The Natural Gloss CET is designed primarily for rock, hard rock, funk, and progressive music with its aggressive humbucker voicing and Floyd Rose vibrato. While versatile, it is not listed as ideal for blues or jazz playing styles.
What is the key hardware difference?
The Natural Gloss features a Floyd Rose Pro Custom vibrato bridge for expressive performance and precise intonation control. The Tobacco Burst description does not specify a vibrato system, focusing instead on professional-grade fret work and body ergonomics.
Which neck is more comfortable for long sessions?
Both guitars share the same C-shape neck profile (0.80 inch at first fret, 0.83 inch at twelfth fret). However, the Tobacco Burst's contoured body design is specifically engineered to reduce neck dive and fatigue during extended playing sessions.