Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary guitar in 50th Gold Burst
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Schecter manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- SCHECTER4138
- Color
- Red
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Description
Sound & Tone
The swamp ash body with neck-thru maple/walnut/padauk construction gives a bright, snappy attack with strong upper-midrange clarity and long sustain, while the ebony fretboard and 25.5" scale tighten the low end and sharpen note definition. The Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker pushes dense, aggressive harmonics for high-gain rhythm and lead work, and the Gold Sustainiac in the neck position adds infinite sustain and controllable feedback for soaring sustained notes and harmonic effects. With a Floyd Rose 1500 and locking nut, it holds pitch through heavy vibrato and dive bombs, making it a natural fit for shred, metal, and hard rock players who lean on expressive lead phrasing.
Schecter Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary Guitar in Gold Burst
The Avenger FR-S 50th Anniversary delivers an exceptionally thin neck profile and balanced weight distribution that enables extended tracking sessions without fatigue. This neck-thru construction paired with a carved swamp ash body creates an instrument engineered for both precision recording and rich harmonic capture, bridging the gap between technical facility and tonal character essential to modern production. Built for studio professionals who demand responsive tracking capability and distinctive voice from their high-performance machine.
Recording Responsiveness & Comfort
The ultra-thin "C" neck profile measures 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth, paired with a 25.5" scale and 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets for consistent articulation and clean note definition. The 12"-16" compound fretboard radius on ebony fretboard transitions smoothly across the neck, while Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots aid navigation during dimly-lit session work. A Floyd Rose 1500 bridge with locking Floyd Rose nut maintains pitch stability across takes and handles tremolo modulation effects with precision control.
Tonal Character & Pickup Configuration
The Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker paired with a Gold Sustainiac delivers both aggressive harmonic density and sustain manipulation for textural layering and pad work, controlled through master volume, master tone, and a 3-way toggle with dual Sustainiac mini switches. Hardware in black and gold, combined with the TonePros M Series tuners, ensures reliable tuning stability and tonal consistency across tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with carved top and black 1-ply binding
- Neck-thru construction with Ultra Access
- Maple/walnut/padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra thin "C" neck profile (19mm–20mm thickness)
- 25.5" scale with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Ebony fretboard with 12"-16" compound radius
- Offset brass ring inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots
- Floyd Rose 1500 bridge with Floyd Rose locking nut (41.3mm width)
- TonePros M Series tuners with 2-way adjustable truss rod
- Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker and Gold Sustainiac pickups
- Master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle, and dual Sustainiac mini switches
- Black and gold hardware throughout
This 50th Anniversary edition combines Schecter's ergonomic mastery with premium appointments and electronics, delivering professional-grade studio performance in a distinctly luxury package.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Swamp Ash |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Nut Width | 41.3mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Ultra Thin "C" |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickup Models | Gold Sustainiac (neck) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Djent, Shred |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Aggressive harmonic density, manipulable sustain, balanced weight distribution, refined harmonic character, controlled high-register clarity |
| Less specialized for | Funk, Blues (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Avenger FR-S is built for advanced and professional players. Its ultra-thin neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, and Floyd Rose 1500 bridge reward aggressive techniques, speed playing, and precise control—not ideal for beginners.
What genres does this guitar handle best?
This is engineered for metal, hard rock, progressive, djent, and shred. The aggressive harmonic density and manipulable sustain from the Sunset Strip Anniversary pickups suit technical, high-gain styles; it is not voiced for funk or blues.
Does it stay in tune during aggressive playing and dive bombs?
Yes. The Floyd Rose 1500 bridge combined with a Floyd Rose locking nut ensures stable tuning through dive-bomb techniques and aggressive playing. TonePros M Series tuners provide reliable mechanical performance.
What pickup configuration does it have?
It features a Sunset Strip Anniversary Edition bridge humbucker paired with a Gold Sustainiac pickup, controlled by a master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle, and dual Sustainiac mini switches for manipulable sustain and harmonic control.
How is the neck constructed and what does it feel like?
The neck-thru construction uses an ultra-thin C-profile (19mm at the first fret, 20mm at the twelfth) with a multi-ply maple, walnut, and padauk body reinforced by carbon fiber rods. The 25.5 scale, ebony fretboard, and compound 12-16 inch radius deliver effortless speed and precision without fatigue during extended sessions.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $140 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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