Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Op
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- SCHECTERUCETKTB-U
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
The swamp ash body paired with a koa top gives this CET a balanced voice: warm, woody mids, extended lows, and treble that stays clear rather than brittle. That combination responds well to dynamics, making it equally at home with blues phrasing, jazz comping, rock rhythm work, and more modern playing. Custom Shop fretwork and intonation support clean note definition and sustain up the neck, while the fast C-shape profile suits players who move between chording and lead lines.
Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst Open Box
The Schecter CET delivers a cohesive recording voice paired with session-ready playability—the contoured body and C-shape neck reduce fatigue during long tracking days, while the koa top in tobacco burst finish contributes warm, woody midrange that sits cleanly in a mix without muddiness. The articulate highs and responsive lows cut across blues, jazz, rock, and modern productions. Built to USA Custom Shop standards, every fret is voiced for clarity and sustain, balancing punch with refined definition for overdub stacking and layered arrangements.
Playability & Recording Comfort
The C-shape neck profile measures .80" at the 1st fret and .83" at the 12th fret, offering a comfortable, fast-playing geometry that accommodates a wide range of hand sizes and technique styles. The contoured body reduces neck dive and seats naturally, allowing you to focus on performance capture rather than fighting instrument balance during long studio sessions.
Tone & Construction for the Studio
The swamp ash body with koa top produces a balanced, mixdown-friendly tonal character—warm mids and extended lows pair with treble clarity that translates across different microphones and amp chains. USA Custom Shop craftsmanship ensures fret work, intonation, and overall build quality deliver the consistency and reliability demanded by professional recording and production work.
Key Features
- Body Wood: Swamp Ash with Koa top
- Finish: Tobacco Burst
- Body Shape: Schecter C Shape
- Neck Profile: .80" @ 1st Fret / .83" @ 12th Fret
- Tuners: Schecter USA
- USA Custom Shop construction
- Professional-grade fret work and intonation
- Hard Case included
This CET Custom Shop functions as a serious instrument for producers and engineers who demand both playability and tonal versatility in the studio without compromise.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $360 under the new unit ($2,999) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Schecter CET Koa Top USA Custom Shop Electric Guitar Tobacco Burst is in the catalog at $2,999.
Specifications
| Body Style | Stratocaster |
|---|---|
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Blues, Jazz, Rock, Studio Sessions, Live Performance |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Warm woody character, articulate clarity, extended lows, balanced midrange, responsive sustain |
| Less specialized for | Metal, Djent (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open-box mean, and is this guitar really new?
This CET was unboxed, inspected, and professionally set up by our technicians in Temecula, but has never been played. It ships in the original factory packaging with all accessories and is sold at a reduced price due to the opened box. It is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy.
What kind of music is this guitar best suited for?
The CET excels in blues, jazz, rock, and studio sessions thanks to its warm woody character and articulate clarity. It is not optimized for metal or djent styles and is best matched to intermediate, advanced, or professional players.
How does the neck feel, and will it work for my hand size?
The C-shape neck profile measures .80 inches at the 1st fret and .83 inches at the 12th fret, providing fast-playing geometry suited to a wide range of hand sizes. The contoured body reduces neck dive and sits naturally against your torso, eliminating fatigue during extended playing.
What is included with the guitar?
The CET ships with a hard case and all factory accessories. It arrives in the original factory packaging with professional setup already completed.
How does this compare to other guitars in this price range?
The Schecter CET competes with professional-grade instruments like the Gibson Les Paul Standard, PRS Custom 24, and Fender Telecaster Custom. The swamp ash and koa construction, USA Custom Shop fret work, and contoured ergonomic design position it as a tonally versatile alternative to traditional designs.
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 $185 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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