Wylde Audio Gloss Black IronWorks Viking FR Guitar
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- Brand new in original box
- Full Schecter manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- SCHECTER4595
. Description
Sound & Tone
A solid mahogany body pairs with high-output pickups for a punchy, midrange-forward voice with controlled treble, giving thick rhythm riffs and lead lines that cut through a dense mix. The Floyd Rose tremolo with locking nut holds tuning through aggressive dive bombs and pitch bends, and the thin 24-fret neck suits fast lead work across the full fingerboard. It's built for high-gain metal and hard rock but stays articulate enough for cleaner, more defined playing.
Schecter IronWorks Viking FR Guitar
The Schecter IronWorks Viking FR is a solidbody electric designed to track clearly in the studio and sit assertively in dense mixes. Built with fast fretwork and punchy tonal character that translates well to recording, this instrument excels across gain structures—from aggressive saturation to clean, articulate textures. The Floyd Rose tremolo system and ergonomic body contours support extended tracking sessions without fatigue, while the aggressive styling ensures consistent visual presence during production documentation and performance footage.
Tracking & Hardware
The 24-fret neck with thin profile enables rapid recording takes across the full fingerboard range without position fumbles interrupting takes. The Floyd Rose FR tremolo maintains pitch stability across multiple passes and multi-track sessions, while the locking nut mechanism ensures zero tuning drift during layered guitar work—critical for phase coherence when stacking rhythm and lead parts.
Tone & Electronics
Schecter pickups deliver punchy midrange with controlled treble response that cuts through dense arrangements during mixdown. Active or passive electronics (depending on specific variant) provide the foundation for aggressive saturation or transparent overdrive, with straightforward controls keeping real-time tone shaping intuitive during recording and reamping workflows.
Key Features
- Solid mahogany body with aggressive Viking-inspired design
- 24-fret rosewood or maple fingerboard
- Thin, fast neck profile optimized for speed and technique
- Floyd Rose FR tremolo system with locking nut
- Schecter-designed pickups with high output character
- Hardtail or tremolo bridge configuration depending on model
- Die-cast tuning machines for tuning stability
- IronWorks series construction and hardware finishing
- Contoured body for extended upper-fret access
- Active or passive electronics depending on variant
- 3-way or 5-way selector switch
- Quality hardware throughout with black chrome or nickel finish
This Schecter IronWorks Viking FR delivers the hardware refinement and tonal presence expected from the IronWorks series at its price point.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 24.625" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Viking FR excels in metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and progressive music where fast lead work and aggressive saturation are priorities. Its punchy midrange and high-output pickups are optimized for high-gain contexts; it is not designed for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
What is the neck profile and how does it support lead playing?
The guitar features a thin 24-fret neck profile that facilitates rapid position shifts and lead work across the full fingerboard range. Ergonomic body contours provide comfortable upper-fret access during extended playing sessions.
How does the Floyd Rose tremolo system perform during aggressive playing?
The Floyd Rose FR tremolo delivers stable tuning retention and expressive pitch modulation, while the locking nut mechanism eliminates string slippage during aggressive use and high-gain playing. Die-cast tuning machines further support tuning stability.
What tonal character should I expect from the pickups and electronics?
Schecter-designed pickups deliver punchy midrange with controlled treble response, suitable for both rhythm riffing and cutting lead tones. Active or passive electronics (depending on variant) provide the foundation for aggressive saturation or transparent overdrive.
How does this compare to other metal-focused guitars in its class?
The Viking FR competes with models like the Schecter C-1 Hellraiser, ESP LTD EC-1000, and Ibanez RG550, offering similar hardware refinement, fast playability, and high-output tonal presence within the IronWorks series.
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 $161 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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