Schecter DJ Ashba guitar in Satin White
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- SKU
- SCHECTER279
- Color
- White
. Description
Sound & Tone
The EMG 81 bridge pickup drives tight, articulate high gain with a sharp attack and punchy low end, while the maple body and top plus ebony fretboard keep the response bright and quick. The Sustainiac neck pickup adds infinite sustain and controllable feedback, with Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic modes for shaping singing leads and swelling textures. With a 25.5" scale and Floyd Rose bridge, it holds pitch through hard riffing and dive bombs, making it a natural fit for hard rock, metal, and modern alternative rhythm and lead work.
Schecter DJ Ashba Signature Electric Guitar Satin White
This DJ Ashba Signature model delivers a fast, comfortable neck paired with a perfectly balanced solid body that translates playing dynamics directly into your recordings. The thin C-shaped maple neck and ebony fretboard enable precise articulation and aggressive attack—critical for capturing everything from rhythmic foundation to lead definition, while the satin white finish provides striking visual character in studio and live settings. Built for hard rock, metal, and modern alternative styles, this guitar excels at laying down smooth rhythms or unleashing blistering lead lines with consistent tonal response across your session work.
Playability & Recording Response
The thin C neck profile measures .787" at the first fret and .866" at the 12th fret, paired with a 14" radius ebony fretboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets for fluid, comfortable hand positioning that minimizes fatigue during extended recording takes. A 25.5" scale length and 1.62" nut width establish a familiar, balanced feel that allows both precision technique and aggressive playing approaches to translate cleanly to tape.
Tone Shaping & Session Versatility
The EMG 81 bridge pickup combines with a Sustainiac neck pickup to deliver articulate highs and punchy lows with extended harmonic control, while 3-way Sustainiac Mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) lets you shape sustain and feedback character in real time—enabling quick tonal adjustments across multiple takes without re-mic'ing. A Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and matching nut provide reliable tuning stability and precision intonation essential for maintaining consistency across your session layers.
Key Features
- Double cutaway solid body with maple top and body construction
- Thin C-shaped maple neck with bolt-on joint
- 22 extra-jumbo frets on ebony fretboard with birds on a wire inlays
- 25.5" scale length with 14" fretboard radius
- EMG 81 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup with 3-way mode switching
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut system
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners with black hardware
- Dual 9-volt battery compartment for Sustainiac electronics
- Right-handed orientation with satin white finish
- Manufactured in South Korea
This professional-grade instrument delivers the responsive playability and tone character needed to navigate everything from crystal-clear cleans to saturated, aggressive distortion with predictable tracking and definition in the mix.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 34" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Modern Alternative
- ✓ Lead Guitar
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Acoustic-Driven Genres
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
This is a professional-grade instrument designed for intermediate to advanced players comfortable with modern hard rock, metal, and alternative styles. The thin C neck and extra-jumbo fret count reward technique and precision, making it less ideal for beginners still developing finger strength and intonation habits.
What makes the Sustainiac neck pickup different from a standard pickup?
The Sustainiac neck pickup offers 3-way mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) that lets you shape sustain and feedback character in real time, adding harmonic complexity and control beyond what a traditional pickup provides. It runs on dual 9-volt batteries housed in a dedicated compartment on the body.
Is the Floyd Rose bridge easy to maintain and use?
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge delivers reliable tuning stability and precision intonation essential for modern playing, though Floyd Rose systems do require periodic maintenance and setup knowledge. Paired with the matching nut and Grover tuners, it provides the professional-grade hardware needed for gigging and studio consistency.
What genres and playing styles work best with this guitar?
This guitar excels in hard rock, metal, and modern alternative—delivering everything from smooth rhythms to blistering lead lines. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or acoustic-driven styles.
What are the neck dimensions and fretboard specifications?
The thin C-shaped maple neck measures 0.787 inches at the first fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret, paired with a 14-inch radius ebony fretboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and a 25.5-inch scale length with a 1.62-inch nut width—balancing comfort for technical passages and aggressive power chords.
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