Schecter Hellcat-VI guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl
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- SKU
- SCHECTER293
- Color
- Brown
. Description
Sound & Tone
With a 30" baritone scale and heavy 90–24 gauge strings over a swamp ash body and maple neck, the Hellcat-VI produces a taut, articulate low end with the snap and sustain that keeps down-tuned chords from turning muddy. The three MonsterTone Stack pickups, 5-way switch and individual coil-split sliders swing from thick humbucking weight to thinner, sharper single-coil voices, while the TonePros bridge with brass saddles firms up note definition at the bottom of the range. It suits baritone rhythm work, surf and spaghetti-western twang, dark alternative and goth-leaning tones, and doubling bass-register lines or riffs in the studio.
Schecter Hellcat-VI Electric Guitar 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl
The Hellcat-VI is engineered for studio and session work in extended-range applications. Its 30" short scale and moderate neck dimensions deliver both precision tracking and stable intonation across baritone tuning. The Swamp Ash body paired with Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement neck produces a balanced, articulate voice with controlled sustain—ideal for layering in arrangements without frequency clashing. The 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl finish and Ivory 1-ply binding provide visual character while the instrument's ergonomic design reduces fatigue during extended tracking sessions.
Recording Playability & Construction
The 30" scale and C-shaped neck profile minimize hand fatigue during long studio takes, while the 22 X-Jumbo frets and 12" fretboard radius on Pau Ferro support tight intonation and controlled vibrato for tight recorded performances. Grover Vintage Deluxe tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width) lock in tuning stability session after session, essential for punch-in editing and multitrack layering across the extended low-end range.
Studio Tone & Pickup Versatility
Three Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack pickups (bridge, middle, neck) give you three distinctly usable positions controlled by a 5-way pickup switch and three on-off coil split sliders, letting you voice everything from thick, focused humbucking tones for rhythm work to bright, articulate single-coil textures for lead definition and harmonic clarity. The TonePros bridge system with custom brass saddles ensures rock-solid intonation and focused low-end definition critical to baritone tuning, paired with Ernie Ball Hellcat VI Custom strings (90–24 gauge) calibrated for proper tension and response in the extended register.
Key Features
- Model: Hellcat-VI, Item #293
- Country of Origin: South Korea
- Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst Pearl with Ivory 1-ply binding
- Dexterity: Right Handed
- Body Material: Swamp Ash, bolt-on construction with flat top contour
- Neck: Maple with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods, C-shaped profile, 30" scale (762mm)
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro with Mother of Pearl dot inlays, 22 X-Jumbo frets, 12" radius
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.653" width
- Neck Dimensions: 0.826" (1st fret), 0.905" (12th fret)
- Tuners: Grover Vintage Deluxe
- Electronics: Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack pickups (3), volume/tone controls, 5-way pickup switch, 3 on-off coil split sliders
- Bridge: TonePros System with custom brass saddles
- Hardware: Nickel, Retro knobs
- Strings: Ernie Ball Hellcat VI Custom (90–75–56–44–34–24)
Designed for extended-range tracking and mixing versatility, this baritone platform delivers the tonal separation, tuning stability, and ergonomic reliability that professional sessions demand, offering serious depth and recording flexibility in a well-engineered instrument.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Add the matching hard caseSchecter SGR-UNIVERSAL Hardshell Case for Universal-Fit Guitars (Case Only)
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 35" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | String-Through Body |
| Strings | 5 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Drop Tunings
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Traditional Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What tuning does the Hellcat-VI handle best?
The 30-inch baritone scale and Ernie Ball Hellcat VI Custom strings (90–24 gauge) are designed for drop tunings and lower alternative tunings common in hard rock, metal, and progressive music. The TonePros bridge and Graph Tech nut ensure stable intonation across the extended low end.
Can I split the coils on all three pickups?
Yes. The Hellcat-VI features three on-off coil split sliders that let you switch each of the three Schecter USA MonsterTone Stack pickups between humbucker and single-coil voices independently, giving you extensive tonal flexibility within a single instrument.
Is the neck comfortable for faster playing?
The C-shaped neck profile, 22 X-Jumbo frets, and 12-inch fretboard radius balance speed and control, while the moderate neck dimensions (0.826 inches at the first fret, 0.905 at the 12th) accommodate both precision fretting and expressive bends without feeling cramped or too wide.
How does the short 30-inch scale affect playability and tone?
The 30-inch short scale reduces string tension and makes the guitar more accessible for players with smaller hands or who prefer a compact footprint, while the Swamp Ash body and carbon-fiber-reinforced neck preserve sustain and resonance essential to baritone tuning and low-end definition.
What hardware and components come with this guitar?
The Hellcat-VI ships with Grover Vintage Deluxe tuners, a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653 inches wide), a TonePros bridge system with custom brass saddles, and Ernie Ball Hellcat VI Custom strings pre-installed for proper baritone tension and response.
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