Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Orange B Stock 08
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1538.B 0890
- Color
- Orange
Description
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Guitar Atomic Orange B Stock
The Nick Johnston Traditional HSS is engineered for recording and studio work, delivering the ergonomic comfort of a thin "C"-shaped neck paired with a lightweight alder body and smooth vibrato system that responds intuitively to hand movements. The Atomic Orange finish provides visual character, and despite B stock cosmetic blemishes visible in the close-up photos, the guitar plays and sounds like new. This model combines fretboard accessibility with versatile electronics designed to capture everything from aggressive rhythm takes to clean, articulate leads in a single session.
Playability & Recording Comfort
The thin "C" neck shape measures .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th, enabling comfortable tracking during extended recording sessions without sacrificing neck rigidity. A 25.5" scale with 22 X-Jumbo frets on a 14" radius roasted maple fretboard accommodates both bending passages and precise chording, while brass circle inlays provide subtle visual reference points. Schecter locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut ensure stable tuning across multiple takes, and the dual-action truss rod with heel access allows straightforward neck adjustments between sessions.
Tone & Recording Versatility
The HSS pickup configuration—Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge paired with two Nick Johnston single coils in the middle and neck positions—covers the full spectrum of studio textures within a single track. A push-pull tone control enables coil splitting on the humbucker, dramatically expanding available tones for layering and overdubs, while the 5-way lever switch and dedicated volume control provide quick access to all pickup combinations without patching or switching instruments mid-session.
Key Features
- Body Material: Lightweight Alder
- Bolt-on Construction with Chrome Hardware
- Schecter Diamond Vintage Tremolo Bridge
- Neck Material: Roasted Hard Rock Maple
- Neck Shape: Thin "C" with Dual-Action Truss Rod (Heel Access)
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fretboard: Roasted Hard Rock Maple, 14" Radius, 22 X-Jumbo Frets with Brass Circle Inlays
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq Nut (42mm x 3.4mm)
- Schecter Locking Tuners
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond '78 Humbucker
- Middle & Neck Pickups: Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston Single Coils
- Controls: Volume, Tone (Push-Pull Coil Split), 5-Way Lever Switch
This B stock example offers exceptional value on a professional-grade instrument built to Johnston's specifications and ready to deliver in the studio.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of B-Stock inventory. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining full 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 HSS delivers articulate, crystalline clean tones and versatile mid-range saturation that sit naturally in a mix across indie, rock, and progressive sessions. The HSS pickup design with coil-split capability provides studio flexibility—thick humbucker drive for rhythm tracks, crisp single-coil textures for leads and acoustic-style parts—while the roasted maple fretboard and X-Jumbo frets support precise intonation and expressive bending. This B-Stock example offers full sonic capability at a discount, making it ideal for home and professional studio work.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Indie
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Thrash Metal
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and how does it affect the guitar?
B-Stock means this unit has minor cosmetic blemishes visible in close-up photos but is fully functional with zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity. The guitar plays and sounds like new and maintains full manufacturer warranty coverage.
What pickup configuration does this guitar have, and what tones can it produce?
The HSS setup pairs a Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge with two Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single coils in the middle and neck positions. The push-pull tone control splits the bridge humbucker coils, enabling everything from thick driven tones and crystalline textures to articulate cleans.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or high-gain styles?
No—this model is optimized for indie, rock, progressive, and studio sessions. Its voicing and pickup design prioritize articulate, versatile mid-range tones rather than the aggressive characteristics needed for metal or thrash metal.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The thin "C"-shaped neck measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, paired with a 25.5" scale. The roasted hard rock maple fretboard features 22 X-Jumbo frets on a 14" radius, accommodating both bending and chording.
How does the vibrato system perform?
The Schecter Diamond Vintage Tremolo Bridge is designed to respond intuitively to hand movements and maintain tuning stability, supported by Schecter locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut.
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