Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Orange B

Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Electric Guitar Atomic Orange B Stock

This Nick Johnston Traditional HSS captures articulate single-coil definition and punchy humbucker body with its thin C-profile neck and roasted maple construction. The Atomic Orange finish with contrasting mint green pickguard delivers distinctive visual presence in the studio, while the HSS configuration provides tonal range from bright, snappy cleans to thick, compressed rhythms. Note: This is B stock with a small dent on the back of the neck—visible in photos but functionally transparent to playability.

Playing Comfort & Session Workflow

The roasted maple neck and fretboard paired with a thin C profile and 14" radius enable extended tracking sessions without fatigue, equally suited to precise fingerpicking and aggressive rhythm strumming. 22 X-Jumbo frets handle wide vibrato range and expressive bending in recorded takes, while the Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut at 1.653" width and 25.5" scale maintain consistent intonation and string definition across the frequency spectrum. Schecter locking tuners hold tuning stability through multiple overdubs, and heel access truss rod adjustment accommodates quick setup changes between sessions.

Recording Tone & Mix Versatility

The HSS configuration delivers studio-ready tonal range: two Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions capture transparent, definition-rich tones for layered rhythm parts, while the Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge provides focused, sustained body for lead lines and solos that cut through dense arrangements. Master volume and master tone controls with push-pull coil-split functionality allow real-time tonal adjustment within a take or between passes, while the 5-way selector switch unlocks all classic single-coil blends and the split humbucker voice to sculpt exactly the right character for your track.

Key Features

• Solid alder body with gloss Atomic Orange finish
• Roasted maple neck and fretboard with thin C profile
• Neck thickness: 0.787" (1st fret) / 0.866" (12th fret)
• 14" fretboard radius with 22 X-Jumbo frets and brass circle inlays
• 25.5" scale length with Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.653" width)
• 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access spoke wheel
• Schecter locking tuners and chrome hardware
• Diamond Vintage Style tremolo bridge
• HSS pickup configuration: two Diamond Nick Johnston single coils and one Diamond '78 humbucker
• Master volume, master tone with push-pull coil split, and 5-way selector switch
• Mint green pickguard
• Bolt-on construction, Indonesia-made

This B-stock example offers the full specification and tone palette of the Nick Johnston signature model at a reduced price, with only cosmetic wear that does not affect playability or performance.