Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR LH guitar in Black Cherry
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- SCHECTER1831
- Color
- Red
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Description
Sound & Tone
The active EMG 81TW bridge and 89R neck pickups push a tight, high-output voice with sharp attack and long sustain, while the mahogany body and set-neck construction underpin it with weight and warmth in the low mids. Pulling the push-pull pots splits the coils for thinner, cleaner single-coil-style tones, so rhythm parts and cleaner passages stay usable alongside heavily saturated playing. With a 25.5" scale, 24 X-Jumbo frets, a thin "C" neck and a Floyd Rose 1000 system, it's aimed at left-handed players working in modern metal and hard rock — fast riffing, lead work above the 12th fret, and dive-bomb whammy techniques.
Schecter Hellraiser C-1 FR Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Cherry
This left-handed Hellraiser C-1 FR excels in the studio and live rig alike, engineered for tracking sessions that demand precision and tonal definition. The thin "C"-profile neck and 24 X-Jumbo frets enable fast, accurate playing across punch-in takes and layered arrangements. Set-neck construction with Ultra Access paired with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge provide the tuning stability and sustain needed for dense recording sessions. The Black Cherry finish over a quilted maple top with abalone multi-ply binding delivers both visual appeal and the solid acoustic response that translates through mixing and mastering.
Playability & Neck Design
The mahogany 3-piece neck paired with a rosewood fretboard and thin "C" profile creates a responsive, ergonomic feel ideal for long studio days; neck dimensions measure .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret for consistent hand positioning across sessions. 24 X-Jumbo frets with a 14" fretboard radius and abalone Gothic Cross inlays support clean articulation and controlled bending in both traditional and modern idioms across the 25.5" scale.
Tone & Electronics
Active EMG 81TW bridge pickup and EMG 89R neck pickup deliver the high-output clarity and controlled sustain essential for cutting through dense mixes, with push-pull pot splitting for tonal range across genre applications. The Floyd Rose nut and bridge system maintains pitch integrity through long recording takes while the 9-volt clip-in battery compartment powers the active electronics reliably throughout extended sessions.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration
- Mahogany body with quilted maple top and arched contour
- Set-neck construction with Ultra Access
- Mahogany 3-piece neck with thin "C" profile
- Rosewood fretboard with abalone Gothic Cross inlays
- 24 X-Jumbo frets on 25.5" scale with 14" radius
- EMG 81TW and EMG 89R active pickups with push-pull coil split
- Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge and Floyd Rose nut
- Grover tuners with black chrome hardware
- Abalone multi-ply binding (BLK/WHT/BLK)
- 1.625" nut width
- 2-way adjustable truss rod
The Hellraiser C-1 FR pairs Schecter's hardware engineering with high-output EMG electronics and set-neck stability—a workhorse instrument built to capture aggressive modern metal and hard rock tones with clarity, punch, and reliable tracking performance.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Hellraiser C-1 FR LH is built for intermediate to advanced and professional players. Its set-neck construction, high-output active electronics, Floyd Rose bridge system, and 24 X-Jumbo frets demand familiarity with aggressive playing techniques and locking tremolo operation.
Will this guitar work for styles outside metal and hard rock?
This guitar is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, djent, and progressive genres. Its high-output, tight articulation and aggressive sustain character are optimized for those styles; it is not designed for jazz, blues, or country applications.
What pickup options are included and how do they work?
The guitar features active EMG 81TW (bridge) and EMG 89R (neck) pickups powered by a 9-volt battery in a clip-in compartment. Both pickups include a push-pull coil split that expands tonal range across the modern metal spectrum while maintaining high-output clarity and sustain.
How stable is the Floyd Rose bridge system?
The Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge paired with a Floyd Rose nut maintains tuning stability through aggressive playing and dive-bomb techniques. This locking system is engineered for the physical demands of modern metal execution.
What are the neck dimensions and fret specification?
The mahogany 3-piece neck features a thin C profile measuring 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, with a 1.625" nut width. The 25.5" scale carries 24 X-Jumbo frets on a 14" radius, supporting both traditional and modern playing techniques with upper-fret access via Ultra Access body contour.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $91 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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