Schecter C-6 Plus guitar in Vintage Sunburst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER444
- Color
- Brown
Description
Sound & Tone
The basswood body with quilted maple top gives the C-6 Plus a punchy, midrange-forward voice with tightened highs, and the dual Schecter Diamond Plus humbuckers push a thick, balanced output that stays clear under gain. The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body construction adds sustain, while the 25.5" scale keeps low notes defined and taut with the stock .010–.046 strings. Between the hot bridge pickup, warmer neck position, and blended middle setting, it covers hard rock and metal rhythm work as well as lead playing, with 24 X-Jumbo frets and a 14" radius supporting bends and upper-register runs.
Schecter C-6 Plus Electric Guitar Vintage Sunburst
The C-6 Plus captures articulate, responsive tones with its slim Thin 'C' neck profile and 24 X-Jumbo frets across a 25.5" scale. The quilted maple top in Vintage Sunburst finish delivers visual warmth alongside solid construction, while the bolt-on basswood body produces tight, punchy midrange that translates well to mix. This is a reliable studio workhorse engineered for precision tracking and session versatility.
Recording & Playing Dynamics
Neck geometry supports extended tracking sessions and technical passages: a Thin 'C' shape measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, paired with a 14" fretboard radius that balances compound curvature for both lead articulation and clean chord voicing. X-Jumbo frets enable precise intonation and consistent note definition across multiple takes, while the graphite nut (1.653" width) locks tuning stability and maintains accurate string-to-string spacing for standard tuning through long sessions.
Tone & Pickup Performance
Dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups (neck and bridge) yield thick, balanced tone with excellent note separation—the 3-way switch provides bridge, middle (blended), and neck voicing options for layering parts and sculpting frequency content. The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design maximizes sustain and tonal definition, essential for capturing clear takes, while metal knurled knobs offer stable, repeatable volume and tone settings across multiple recording passes.
Key Features
- Model: Schecter C-6 Plus
- Body: Basswood with Quilted Maple top, Flat Top w/Bevel Edge contour
- Construction: Bolt-on, right-handed
- Neck: Maple with Rosewood fretboard, Thin 'C' shape
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 24 X-Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 14" (355mm)
- Nut: Graphite, 1.653" width
- Pickups: Dual Schecter Diamond Plus (neck and bridge)
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic with String Thru Body
- Hardware: Chrome with metal knurled knobs
- Strings: .010–.046 gauge
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
The C-6 Plus combines a session-friendly neck, dual Diamond Plus pickups, and stable hardware into a guitar built for reliable studio performance and multitrack flexibility.
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
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does the C-6 Plus have, and is it comfortable for fast playing?
The Thin 'C' neck measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, with a 14" fretboard radius that balances compound curvature for both lead work and chording. The 24 X-Jumbo frets and slim profile are designed specifically for speed and comfort, making it well-suited to metal, djent, and progressive styles.
What pickups come with this guitar, and can I adjust the tone?
The C-6 Plus features dual Schecter Diamond Plus pickups (neck and bridge) with a three-way switch for bridge, middle (blended), and neck voicing. Metal knurled knobs provide reliable volume and tone control without slip, giving you straightforward on-the-fly adjustment.
How does the bridge design affect sustain and tuning stability?
The Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-thru-body design maximizes sustain and tonal clarity, while the graphite nut at 1.653" width ensures stable tuning and precise string spacing for standard tuning applications.
What is the scale length and what string gauge is recommended?
The C-6 Plus has a 25.5" (648mm) scale length, and the guitar ships strung with .010–.046 gauge strings, which is standard for this scale and tuning configuration.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or traditional styles, or is it better suited to heavier genres?
The C-6 Plus is optimized for metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent music. Its thick tone, fast neck, and balanced midrange with articulate highs make it less ideal for traditional jazz or folk styles.
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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