Schecter C-1 FR S Apocalypse LH guitar in Red Reign
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- SCHECTER3252
- Color
- Red
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Description
Sound & Tone
Swamp ash and an ebony fretboard give this C-1 a bright, tight-focused voice with firm low end, and the Schecter USA Apocalypse bridge pickup pushes that into high-output territory for heavy rhythm chugs and cutting lead tones. The 25.5" scale keeps string tension taut and note definition clear in standard tuning, while the Sustainiac neck pickup adds controllable infinite sustain across fundamental, mix, and harmonic modes for feedback-style leads and long sustained melodies. With a Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, 24 stainless frets, and a compound-radius board, it's aimed squarely at modern metal, hard rock, and shred players who lean on dive bombs and upper-fret work.
Schecter C-1 FR-S Apocalypse Lefty Guitar Red Reign
The C-1 FR-S Apocalypse is engineered for tracking and performance with a thin 'C' neck profile and arched swamp ash body contoured for seamless upper-fret access during recording sessions. The left-handed configuration provides immediate playability for southpaw engineers and musicians capturing professional-grade tones with active electronics and precision hardware. Red Reign gloss finish with satin black hardware delivers striking visual clarity in studio photos while supporting the guitar's high-output recording character.
Tracking & Construction
The deep insert joint with ultra access neck joint eliminates recording dead zones during fretboard tracking, while the 25.5" scale maintains stable tuning across long session takes and consistent string tension for predictable recording tones. Maple/Padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods resists thermal and humidity shifts in the studio environment, paired with an ebony fretboard and 24 x-jumbo stainless steel frets for articulate note definition and extended high-fret recording work.
Electronics & Studio Versatility
The Schecter USA Apocalypse bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup combine to deliver flexible tone-shaping for tracking—including dedicated controls with a 2-way on-off Sustainiac switch and 3-way Sustainiac mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)—covering everything from dense rhythm layers to infinite sustain textures for post-production. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut with 1.625" nut width ensure pitch stability across multiple takes and wide tonal range for mixing flexibility.
Key Features
- Swamp Ash body with arched top and Red Reign gloss finish
- Deep Insert Joint with Ultra Access for upper-fret playability
- Maple/Padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Thin 'C' neck contour; .787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret
- 25.5" scale length (648mm)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 x-jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"-16" compound radius fretboard with glow-in-the-dark roman numeral side dots
- Schecter USA Apocalypse bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut; 1.625" nut width
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners with satin black hardware
- Master volume, master tone, pickup switch, and dual Sustainiac controls
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with 5/32" Allen nut
This left-handed configuration combines precision construction, advanced pickup technology, and Floyd Rose hardware—delivering a full-featured instrument built for studio tracking and multitrack recording sessions.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sustainiac technology, and how do I use it?
Sustainiac is a neck pickup system that produces infinite sustain and harmonic feedback effects, controlled by dedicated 2-way on-off and 3-way mode switches (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic). This lets you sustain notes indefinitely and shift between tonal modes without needing effects pedals, ideal for lead passages and experimental soundscapes in metal and progressive music.
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
This is an intermediate-to-professional instrument best suited to players comfortable with high-gain tones, extended fretboard work, and Floyd Rose bridge operation. Its aggressive tonal character and advanced controls reward experienced players, though the fast thin neck and deep access joint make it forgiving for ambitious intermediate players.
Will this guitar work for styles outside of metal and progressive?
This guitar is specifically voiced and configured for metal, progressive, djent, and hard rock. Its high-gain pickups, infinite sustain effects, and Sustainiac controls are not ideal for jazz, folk, country, or clean-tone-dependent styles.
What makes the neck comfortable for extended playing?
The thin 'C' contour measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, delivering a fast, low-fatigue feel. The 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard and deep Ultra Access joint enable seamless upper-fret work without hand strain, and the carbon fiber reinforcement rods keep the neck stable under aggressive playing.
Is this guitar available in left-handed configuration?
Yes—this C-1 FR-S Apocalypse is specifically a left-handed model, with all hardware mirrored and the Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge configured for southpaw operation.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $115 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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