Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS LH guitar in Atomic Green
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Sound & Tone
The alder body, bolt-on roasted maple neck and ebony fretboard on a 25.5" scale give this HSS a bright, snappy attack with clear note separation, while the Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coils in the neck and middle deliver glassy, articulate cleans and quacky in-between positions. The Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge adds thicker, higher-output bite for driven rhythm and lead work, and the push-pull coil-split trims it back to single-coil clarity when you want a more consistent voice across the 5-way switch. It suits players moving between blues, funk, pop and classic and modern rock, with the Diamond Vintage Tremolo on hand for pitch shading and vibrato.
Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional HSS Left Handed Electric Guitar in Atomic Green
The left-handed Nick Johnston Traditional is engineered for studio and live work with a thin, fast roasted maple neck that reduces fatigue during long tracking sessions. The alder body with bolt-on construction delivers tight, focused resonance ideal for layering—whether you're stacking rhythm takes or cutting lead overdubs. The Atomic Green finish with mint green pickguard catches light beautifully on camera, while the HSS configuration handles everything from crystalline cleans to saturated drive, making it a single-instrument solution across multiple sessions.
Playability & Feel
The roasted maple neck with Vintage "C" profile measures .787" at the first fret and .866" at the 12th—a slim geometry that accelerates tracking efficiency and reduces hand strain during extended recording runs. The ebony fretboard with 14-inch radius and 22 X-Jumbo frets enables quick, accurate positioning across the neck, while Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut and Schecter Locking Tuners lock in intonation and minimize tuning drift between takes.
Tone & Electronics
The HSS pickup configuration pairs Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions with a Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge—a pairing that captures articulate, vintage-voiced fundamentals while the bridge delivers thick, high-output punch for aggressive rhythm sections. The 5-way selector with volume and tone controls featuring push-pull coil-split capability transforms the bridge humbucker into a single-coil voice, giving you access to six distinct tonal characters without swapping instruments mid-session.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration
- Alder body with bolt-on construction and flat top contour
- Atomic Green finish with mint green pickguard
- Roasted maple neck with Vintage "C" profile
- Ebony fretboard, 14-inch radius, 22 X-Jumbo frets
- 25.5" (648mm) scale length with 1.653" nut width
- Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut
- Schecter Locking Tuners and Diamond Vintage Tremolo bridge with chrome hardware
- Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coil pickups (neck and middle)
- Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker (bridge position)
- 5-way selector with volume/tone push-pull controls for coil-split functionality
- Brass circle inlays
This left-handed Nick Johnston Traditional combines professional-grade components with studio-proven design, delivering a reliable tracking instrument that tracks consistently across sessions and sits cleanly in any mix.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickups | HSS |
| Bridge | Vintage Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Blues, Progressive, Studio Sessions, Touring |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate single-coil clarity, aggressive high-output humbucker punch, versatile mid-range, responsive resonance, fast attack |
| Less specialized for | Traditional Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the HSS configuration offer, and can I switch between single-coil and humbucker tones?
HSS pairs two Schecter Diamond Nick Johnston single-coil pickups (neck and middle) with a Schecter Diamond '78 humbucker at the bridge. The 5-way selector gives you those pickup combinations, and the push-pull coil-split on the volume/tone controls lets you voice the bridge humbucker as a single coil, effectively expanding your sonic options across vintage clean tones and aggressive high-output aggression.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or djent music?
No—this model is optimized for rock, blues, and hard rock. The single-coil and moderate humbucker voicing are not designed to deliver the extreme gain and tight low-end response that metal and djent styles require.
What is the neck profile, and will it feel comfortable during long playing sessions?
The roasted maple neck features a Vintage 'C' profile measuring 0.787 inches at the first fret and 0.866 inches at the 12th fret—a slim, ergonomic shape suited to both rhythm and lead playing. The ebony fretboard with 14-inch radius and X-Jumbo frets speeds up access and feels natural across extended sessions, making it a dependable choice for touring and studio work.
What tuning stability and hardware features does it have?
The guitar includes a Graph Tech XL Black TUSQ nut, Schecter Locking Tuners, and a Schecter Diamond Vintage Tremolo bridge with chrome hardware—all engineered to keep intonation solid and reliable whether you're gigging, recording, or tracking multiple takes in the studio.
Why choose this left-handed model over comparable right-handed alternatives?
This left-handed Nick Johnston delivers the same professional-grade components and thoughtful design as its right-handed counterpart, including roasted maple construction, ebony fretboard, HSS versatility, and coil-split capability—built specifically for left-handed players who need a road-ready instrument without compromise.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $66 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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