Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary guitar in Atom
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- Full Schecter manufacturer's warranty
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1156
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The alder body and 25.5" scale give this a snappy, well-defined voice with tight lows and clear top-end, while the Sub-Atomic single-coils in the neck and middle positions cover glassy, bell-like cleans and the classic quacky in-between tones. The Sub-Atomic humbucker at the bridge adds thickness and drive for higher-gain leads and rhythm work, and the push/pull coil split lets you thin it back out for chime within the same song. With an ebony fretboard, stainless jumbo frets and a tremolo, it suits players moving between blues, funk, pop and modern rock, especially those who lean on expressive bends, vibrato-bar work and quick clean-to-dirty switching.
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS 10th Anniversary Guitar in Atomic Violet
The Nick Johnston Traditional delivers a balanced, versatile platform for studio tracking and live performance with a comfortable wenge neck and responsive HSS pickup configuration. This 10th anniversary model combines Nick Johnston's signature preferences with Schecter's refined construction, resulting in an instrument equally suited to high-gain work and articulate, clean tones. The striking Atomic Violet gloss finish captures well on camera and prints convincingly in photos without compromising the guitar's serious playability credentials for session work.
Neck & Fretboard for Studio Work
The wenge neck with Nick Johnston's signature "C" profile and 14" fretboard radius enables precise fretting across the entire 22 jumbo stainless steel frets on an ebony fretboard, translating to clean articulation in recordings and consistent sustain for overdubs. The bolt-on solid alder body with 25.5" scale length and 1.653" nut width support both standard and extended playing techniques during extended session takes, while the Graph Tech Tusq XL nut and 2-way adjustable truss rod ensure long-term stability and intonation reliability between recording dates.
Tone & Electronics for Recording Flexibility
The HSS pickup configuration pairs a Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub-Atomic humbucker bridge pickup with Sub-Atomic single-coil neck and middle pickups, delivering clarity in the upper register and powerful low-end response that sits naturally in dense mixes. The master volume control, master tone with push/pull coil split, and 5-way pickup selector provide extensive tonal flexibility across overdubs and multiple instrumental passes, while the Schecter Nouveau tremolo bridge system and Schecter Nouveau locking tuning machines maintain tuning stability during aggressive playing and complex arranging sessions.
Key Features
- Solid alder body with gloss Atomic Violet finish, bolt-on construction
- Schecter Traditional body shape
- Wenge neck with Nick Johnston "C" profile
- Ebony fretboard with brass ring inlays
- 25.5" scale length, 14" fretboard radius
- 22 jumbo stainless steel frets
- Neck thickness: 1st fret 20.32mm – 12th fret 21.59mm
- 1.653" nut width with Graph Tech Tusq XL nut
- Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub-Atomic humbucker bridge pickup with Sub-Atomic single-coil neck and middle pickups (HSS)
- Master volume, master tone with push/pull coil split, 5-way pickup selector
- Schecter Nouveau tremolo bridge and locking tuning machines
- 2-way adjustable truss rod with spoke wheel at neck heel
The Nick Johnston Traditional HSS combines premium hardware, thoughtful electronics, and meticulous neck construction to deliver a studio-ready instrument capable of capturing everything from tight rhythm parts to soaring lead passages with minimal fret noise and maximum tonal character.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HSS |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile does this guitar have and how does it feel?
The wenge neck features Nick Johnston's signature "C" profile, measuring 20.32mm at the 1st fret and 21.59mm at the 12th fret, with a 14" fretboard radius for comfortable access across the entire neck. This profile is designed for smooth, responsive playability across all registers.
What pickup configuration does the HSS model offer?
The HSS setup pairs a Schecter USA Nick Johnston Sub-Atomic humbucker bridge pickup with Sub-Atomic single-coil neck and middle pickups. The master tone features a push/pull coil split for extended tonal flexibility, and the 5-way pickup selector lets you blend or isolate each pickup.
Will this guitar stay in tune during aggressive playing and heavy use?
Yes. The Schecter Nouveau locking tuning machines, Graph Tech Tusq XL nut, Schecter Nouveau tremolo bridge, and 2-way adjustable truss rod with spoke wheel are all designed to maintain tuning stability and long-term intonation reliability during aggressive playing.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or blues, or is it better for rock and metal?
This guitar is optimized for hard rock, metal, and progressive music. Its tone profile—articulate cleans and high-gain aggression with clarity in the upper register and powerful low-end—is not designed for the smooth, warm characteristics needed in jazz or blues.
What are the key specs for scale length and fretboard?
The guitar features a 25.5" scale length, ebony fretboard with brass ring inlays, 22 jumbo stainless steel frets, a 14" fretboard radius, and a 1.653" nut width with Graph Tech Tusq XL nut for intonation accuracy and durability.
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