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
. 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
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Traditional Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have, and how does it feel for fast playing?
The ultra-thin C-profile neck measures 19mm at the first fret and 20mm at the twelfth, paired with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets and a 25.5" scale. This combination minimizes finger fatigue over long sessions and enables rapid position changes without sacrificing ergonomic comfort.
How does the Sustainiac pickup work, and what can I do with it?
The Gold Sustainiac in the bridge position uses feedback technology to extend sustain and manipulate harmonic character, controlled independently via dual mini switches alongside the master volume and tone controls. This gives you real-time access to swelling, harmonic layering, and pitch manipulation without touching a pedal.
Is the Floyd Rose bridge reliable for drop tunings and aggressive techniques?
Yes; the Floyd Rose 1500 bridge paired with a locking Floyd Rose nut maintains tuning stability through dive-bombs, whammy abuse, and extended technical play. TonePros M Series tuners add mechanical precision, ensuring consistent performance across all registers even with frequent pitch bending.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Avenger FR-S excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and shredding contexts where articulate upper-register definition, aggressive harmonic density, and tight low end are priorities. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or traditional blues—genres that rely on warmer, mellower tonal palettes.
What is included with the guitar, and what hardware is on it?
The guitar ships with the Floyd Rose 1500 bridge system, locking nut, TonePros M Series tuners, and black and gold hardware throughout. It features a carved swamp ash body, ebony fretboard with compound 12"–16" radius, and offset brass ring inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots for fretboard navigation.
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