Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2594
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- SKU
- SCHECTER289.B 2594
- Color
- Green
Description
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional Guitar Atomic Green B-Stock 2594
This Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional captures warm, articulate tone across genres from jazz and blues to rock and metal, with a comfortable, fast neck and perfectly balanced body that translates directly into recording sessions and live takes. The striking Atomic Green finish paired with a mint green pickguard delivers visual character to your studio aesthetic, while the construction responds equally well to clean passes and driven performances. At B-stock pricing, you're securing professional-level playability and build quality from a respected manufacturer—ideal for tracking multiple tonal characters on a single instrument.
Recording Playability & Build
The roasted maple neck features a vintage "C" profile that balances comfort with control, supporting extended session work without fatigue. An ebony fretboard with extra-jumbo frets enables smooth legato tracking and precise intonation across takes, while the 14" fretboard radius and 25.51" scale length create responsive playability for both rhythmic definition and melodic nuance. The 1.653" nut width provides comfortable string spacing without sacrificing accessibility across the 22-fret range, keeping session workflow efficient.
Studio Tone & Electronics
The HSS pickup configuration—two Nick Johnston single-coil pickups at neck and middle positions plus a Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge—delivers essential tracking versatility: articulate single-coil clarity for rhythm and clean passages sits alongside thick, driven humbucker character for lead and aggressive sections. The vintage-style tremolo bridge and Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut ensure stable tuning across a full session and tonal clarity that cuts through dense mixes, while Schecter locking tuners streamline setup and reduce downtime between takes.
Key Features
- Alder body finished in Atomic Green with mint green pickguard
- Double-cutaway body design
- Roasted maple neck with Vintage "C" profile
- Ebony fretboard with extra-jumbo frets and 14" radius
- 22 frets across 25.51" scale length
- Nut width: 1.653 inches (42 mm)
- HSS configuration: Nick Johnston single-coils (neck/middle) and Diamond '78 humbucker (bridge)
- Schecter locking tuners with Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut
- Vintage-style tremolo bridge
- 6-string, right-handed orientation
- Brass circle inlays
This B-stock Johnston model delivers the responsiveness and tonal range needed for professional recording work at significant savings, making it an excellent value for home studios and producers seeking a single guitar that covers multiple sonic territories within a session.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections that are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional remains a premium instrument with full functionality across all hardware, electronics, and structural elements. Acquire this exceptional guitar at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining complete manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional excels in the studio as a tonal chameleon, with its HSS configuration capturing everything from articulate single-coil brightness for clean and crunch tones to thick, driven humbucker character for heavy tracking. The extra-jumbo frets and fast roasted maple neck make recording smooth legato lines and precise technical passages effortless, while the stable Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut and locking tuners keep your sessions on pitch without constant tweaking. This B-stock unit offers professional recording versatility at a significant discount, with zero impact to tone or functionality.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Jazz
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
Not the best pick for
- – Folk
- – Classical
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and how does it affect this guitar?
B-Stock means this guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections only—no impact on playability, tone, or structure. All hardware, electronics, and the neck are flawless, and you receive complete manufacturer warranty coverage at a significant discount.
Can this guitar handle both clean jazz tones and heavy metal?
Yes. The HSS configuration gives you articulate single-coil clarity from the neck and middle pickups for jazz and blues, plus a thick Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge for driven rock and metal tones—one guitar covers all four genres seamlessly.
What is the neck profile, and is it fast enough for technical playing?
The roasted maple neck features a vintage C-profile—comfortable without being thick—paired with extra-jumbo frets and a 14-inch radius for smooth legato work and precise intonation. The 1.653-inch nut width and 22-fret range provide accessibility for both jazz voicings and metal techniques.
How does this compare to a Fender Strat or PRS Silver Sky?
The Johnston delivers similar versatility to a Fender American Professional Stratocaster but with a humbucker for thicker tones, while the roasted neck and locking tuners reduce maintenance on the road. It sits between the Strat and PRS in tone character and price, offering professional build quality with a wider gain range.
What tuning stability features does it have?
The vintage-style tremolo bridge, Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut, and Schecter locking tuners work together to keep the guitar in tune through gigging and recording sessions with minimal setup downtime.
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