Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition guitar in Trans Purple Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER3071
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and quilted maple top give this E-1 FR S a warm, resonant foundation with long sustain, while the Schecter USA Apocalypse VI bridge humbucker adds high-output bite for tight rhythm work and cutting lead lines. The 25.5" scale and ebony fretboard keep note definition clear and articulate, and the Sustainiac in the neck position extends single notes indefinitely with mode switching that ranges from smooth ambient swells to squealing feedback. Paired with the Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, it's aimed squarely at progressive metal, hard rock, and lead-heavy playing that leans on dive bombs and sustained melodic passages.
Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition Electric Guitar in Trans Purple Burst
This E-1 FR S Special Edition is engineered for studio tracking and production work that demands both precision and sonic character. The thin 'C' neck profile and set-neck construction enable fast, accurate performance across extended passages, while the mahogany body with quilted maple top captures warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain and definition in the mix. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge and active Sustainiac pickup system provide the tonal flexibility and expressive control needed for layered arrangement work and progressive material.
Playability & Recording Precision
The three-piece mahogany neck features carbon fiber reinforcement rods for stability and a thin 'C' profile that measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, allowing consistent intonation and smooth position shifts during multi-take sessions. A 25.5" scale length and 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets support precise articulation, clean chord voicings, and aggressive bending techniques without dead spots or fret noise artifacts.
Tone & Pickup Architecture
The bridge position houses a Schecter USA Apocalypse VI humbucker paired with a Sustainiac neck pickup, controlled via dedicated on/off and mode-selection mini switches alongside master volume and tone controls. This configuration delivers focused, high-output aggression for rhythm layers and lead tracking in the bridge position, while the Sustainiac neck pickup enables sustain and feedback effects ranging from ambient texture layers to intense harmonic content—useful for building depth and dimension across multiple guitar tracks.
Key Features
- Model: Schecter E-1 FR S Special Edition (Item #3071)
- Construction: Set-Neck w/Ultra Access, mahogany body with quilted maple top
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets, 12"-16" compound radius
- Fretboard inlays: Mother of Pearl blocks with glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic 18:1
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter USA Apocalypse VI Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac with on/off and mode switching
- Hardware: Black finish throughout
- Finish: Trans Purple Burst
- Origin: South Korea
The combination of premium tonewoods, reinforced neck construction, professional-grade hardware, and dual-mode active electronics makes this E-1 FR S a dependable tracking instrument for studio sessions and production work across diverse and demanding musical styles.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
Reviews
The instrument is packed with every single desired feature one could wish for. Stainless steel frets, Floyd Rose tremolo, fantastic sounding pickups. How about the carbon fiber binding on body and fretboard. The sustainiac feature puts this over the top. I might have to buy another one. Service from studiogears is spectacular. Don took care of everything. The guitar arrived in 2 days. I will buying again from studiogears!
Thanks to Don for arranging everything. I recommend studiogears highly and will be purchasing from them again. Thanks Don!
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Progressive, Metal, Hard Rock, Studio Sessions, Live Performance |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-output aggression, warm resonant sustain, feedback-capable, articulate bending, ambient to chaotic effects |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to play this guitar?
The E-1 FR S is built for intermediate to advanced players and professionals. Its thin 'C' neck profile and 25.5" scale support rapid position shifts and complex fingering, but the Floyd Rose tremolo and active electronics require familiarity with floating bridges and pickup switching.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in progressive, metal, and hard rock styles. The high-output bridge pickup, Sustainiac feedback modes, and reinforced neck construction are designed for aggressive playing and studio precision in these genres; it is not optimized for blues, jazz, or folk.
What pickups does it have and what do they do?
The bridge position uses a high-output Schecter USA Apocalypse VI humbucker for aggressive, articulate tones. The neck position features a Sustainiac pickup with dedicated on/off and mode-selection switches, allowing you to create feedback and sustain effects ranging from ambient to chaotic without a separate device.
Does it come with a Floyd Rose, and is the neck stable for touring?
Yes, it features a Floyd Rose 1500 Series bridge. The three-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods resists twisting and stays stable through frequent playing and travel, making it reliable for live performance.
What fretboard specifications support clean bending and chord work?
The ebony fretboard has 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on a 12" to 16" compound radius, which supports both aggressive bending across the upper frets and clean, buzz-free chord work in lower positions without dead spots.
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 $105 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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