Schecter E-1 FR S SE Guitar Candy Apple Red
Description
Schecter E-1 FR S SE Guitar in Candy Apple Red
The E-1 FR S Special Edition delivers a thin "C"-shaped neck profile with a 12"-16" compound radius that balances comfortable chording and effortless soloing across all 24 frets. Set-neck construction with ultra access provides excellent ergonomics and easy reach to higher positions. The Candy Apple Red finish combined with carbon fiber multi-ply binding and black hardware creates a visually striking instrument built for serious recording and studio work.
Construction & Build Quality
Mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods ensure durability and stability across varying temperatures and long session demands. The ebony fretboard features mother of pearl block inlays and Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dot markers, delivering both tactile smoothness and enhanced visibility during tracking and overdub sessions.
Electronics & Tone Shaping
The combination of Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup provides exceptional tonal range from aggressive distortion to clean, sustaining leads—ideal for layering textures and capturing multiple sonic characters in a single session. Dual Sustainiac switches offer on-off control plus three harmonic modes (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic), paired with standard volume, tone, and 3-way pickup selection for comprehensive sound design and mix flexibility.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with set-neck construction and ultra access
- Carbon fiber multi-ply binding with flat top contour
- Three-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ebony fretboard with mother of pearl block inlays
- 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"-16" compound radius fretboard
- Thin "C" neck shape at 0.787" thickness (1st fret)
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and nut with 1.625" width
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners
- Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI and Sustainiac pickups
- 2-Way adjustable truss rod with Sustainiac mode switching
- 9-volt clip-in battery compartment
This instrument combines premium hardware, versatile pickup electronics, and refined playability into a cohesive platform suited for progressive tracking, multi-take sessions, and high-performance studio applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
At a Glance
The Schecter E-1 FR S SE is a versatile studio workhorse designed for producers and engineers tracking progressive, metal, and hard-rock material who need both aggressive textures and sustaining, harmonic-rich lead tones in a single instrument. The dual Sustainiac modes—with fundamental, mix, and harmonic harmonizer settings—give you extensive sound-design options during tracking and layering, while the high-output bridge pickup and set-neck access make it easy to capture tight rhythm work or expressive lead performances. Its tonal versatility and stability across temperature changes make it reliable across multiple sessions and mixing situations.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fret access does this guitar have?
The E-1 FR S SE features a thin C-shaped neck at 0.787" thickness with a 12"-16" compound radius, 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, and set-neck ultra-access construction that makes reaching higher frets smooth and natural for both chording and lead work.
What pickups are included and how do I control them?
The guitar features a Schecter USA Apocalypse-VI bridge pickup and a Sustainiac neck pickup with dual switches offering on-off control plus three harmonic modes (Fundamental, Mix, Harmonic), alongside standard volume, tone, and 3-way pickup selection for comprehensive tonal shaping.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and progressive playing?
Yes—the aggressive distortion capability, high-output pickups, sustaining leads, and harmonic complexity make it purpose-built for progressive, metal, and hard-rock styles. The Floyd Rose 1500 bridge ensures tuning stability during intense playing, and the ebony fretboard with Luminlay markers provides visibility and durability for touring and studio work.
What materials are used in the body and neck?
The body is mahogany with set-neck construction, while the three-piece mahogany neck includes carbon fiber reinforcement rods for temperature stability and durability. The ebony fretboard features mother of pearl block inlays and glow-in-the-dark Luminlay side dot markers.
What hardware and tuning stability does it offer?
The guitar includes a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge with 1.625" nut width, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuning machines, and carbon fiber multi-ply binding that work together to maintain tuning stability and structural integrity across varied playing demands.
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