Schecter C-6 Plus guitar in Charcoal Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER446
- Color
- Black
Description
Sound & Tone
The basswood body with quilted maple top gives an even midrange foundation with a bit of top-end clarity, and the pair of Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers push articulate, punchy tones with strong sustain from clean chording to high-gain rhythm work. The 25.5" scale and string-through Tune-O-Matic bridge keep the low strings tight and defined, so palm-muted riffs stay percussive rather than muddy while the neck pickup rounds out for warmer lead lines. With 24 X-Jumbo frets and a flat 14" radius, it suits rock and metal players who need upper-register access for solos, though the simple volume, tone and three-way layout keeps it versatile across other styles as well.
Schecter C-6 Plus Electric Guitar — Charcoal Burst
The Schecter C-6 Plus is engineered for recording and production work, with a contoured basswood body topped in quilted maple and a slim maple neck that supports long tracking sessions without fatigue. The thin 'C' neck profile and 25.5" scale combine with 24 X-Jumbo frets to capture both aggressive lead takes and controlled rhythm parts across multiple genres and session scenarios. Its charcoal burst finish pairs practical chrome hardware with a visually distinctive appearance that photographs well and translates reliably across different studio lighting setups.
Playability & Construction for Session Work
Built with a bolt-on maple neck featuring a rosewood fretboard and thin 'C' profile, this guitar measures .787" at the first fret and .866" at the 12th fret, providing the comfortable geometry needed for extended takes and overdub sessions. The 24 X-Jumbo frets, 14" fretboard radius, and 4mm dot inlays combine with a 1.653" graphite nut to deliver precise intonation and quick string response, while the 25.5" scale ensures balanced tension across standard .010-.046 gauge strings for predictable tuning stability during punch-ins and re-takes.
Tone & Recording Electronics
Paired Schecter Diamond Plus pickups in both bridge and neck positions deliver articulate, punchy tones with excellent sustain and a wide dynamic range that cuts through dense mixes and captures nuance in layered arrangements. The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body design enhances resonance and tuning stability across full tracking sessions, while straightforward Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch controls and metal knurled knobs with set screws provide intuitive tonal shaping without unnecessary complexity, keeping your hands on the fretboard and your workflow uninterrupted.
Key Features
- Body: Basswood with quilted maple top; flat top with bevel edge contour
- Neck: Maple, thin 'C' profile; .787" at 1st fret, .866" at 12th fret
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 4mm dot inlays
- Fretboard radius: 14" (355mm)
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Nut: Graphite; 1.653" width
- Pickups: Schecter Diamond Plus (bridge and neck)
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with string-through-body design
- Hardware: Chrome finish; metal knurled knobs with set screws
- Controls: Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Tuners: Schecter
- Right-handed orientation; ships with .010-.046 strings
The C-6 Plus combines proven construction methods with capable electronics and hardware to deliver a reliable instrument built to handle the demands of consistent studio recording and tracking work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Traditional Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the C-6 Plus have, and is it comfortable for extended playing?
The C-6 Plus features a thin 'C' profile measuring 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, paired with a 25.5" scale and 14" fretboard radius. This geometry is designed to reduce hand fatigue during long sessions and enable quick string response for both lead and rhythm work.
What pickups and controls come on this guitar?
The C-6 Plus is equipped with Schecter Diamond Plus pickups in bridge and neck positions, delivering articulate, punchy tones with excellent sustain. Controls are kept simple and intuitive: Volume, Tone, and a 3-Way Switch, with metal knurled knobs and set screws for reliable operation.
How does the bridge design help with tuning stability?
The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body design enhances both resonance and tuning stability. Paired with the graphite nut (1.653" width), the guitar maintains reliable intonation under the typical 0.010-0.046 gauge strings it ships with.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The C-6 Plus excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and studio session work. Its articulate, punchy tone with tight and controlled response makes it less ideal for folk or traditional jazz applications.
What woods are used in the body and neck?
The body is basswood with a quilted maple top and a flat top with beveled edge contour. The neck is maple with a thin 'C' profile, and the fretboard is rosewood with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 4mm dot inlays.
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 $31 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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