Schecter PT Classic guitar in Caribbean Fade Burst
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Schecter PT Classic Electric Guitar Caribbean Fade Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER7321
- Color
- Green
. Description
Sound & Tone
The chambered mahogany body and quilted maple top give this PT a warm, resonant core with added brightness and attack, while the 25.5" scale, ebony fingerboard, and string-through hardtail bridge tighten up the low end and lend clear note separation and sustain. The Schecter USA Pasadena pickups cover crisp, articulate cleans through rich, warm overdrive, with the Classic neck unit favoring smooth lead work and the Plus bridge pushing more cut for rhythm bite. Push-pull coil-tapping thins things out to single-coil territory for snappier, twangier voicings, making it workable for blues, rock, country-leaning styles, and session work where one guitar has to cover several tones.
Schecter PT Classic Electric Guitar – Caribbean Fade Burst
The PT Classic delivers a comfortable, fast neck that responds across all registers thanks to its Custom C profile tapering from 0.80" to 0.85". Crafted at the USA Custom Shop, this guitar balances exquisite aesthetics with serious musical performance, pairing a chambered mahogany body with a quilted maple top that catches light beautifully in the Caribbean Fade Burst finish. In the studio, the chambered construction yields articulate midrange and natural sustain that cuts through dense mixes without requiring aggressive EQ work.
Recording & Session Playability
The flamed maple neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets provide a smooth, durable playing surface suited for tracking both rhythm and lead passages with precision and consistency. A 14" fretboard radius and Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut (1.67" width) ensure excellent intonation and tonal clarity—critical for capturing clean takes without tuning compensation in post-production, while mother of pearl dot inlays and Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side markers aid navigation during extended studio sessions in controlled lighting.
Tone Shaping & Tracking Electronics
Two Schecter USA Pasadena pickups—Classic in the neck and Plus in the bridge—deliver versatile tones from clean, articulate responses ideal for layered rhythm parts to rich, warm overdrive suited for lead textures and solos. The push-pull tone control enables seamless coil-tapping between humbucker and single-coil voicings, expanding palette options without requiring multiple instruments, while Schecter Nouveau locking tuners and a hardtail bridge with string-through design ensure tuning stability across takes and resonant tone transfer across the standard 25.5" scale length.
Key Features
- Chambered mahogany body with quilted maple top
- Flamed maple neck with Custom C shape (0.80" at 1st fret, 0.85" at 12th fret)
- Ebony fingerboard with 14" radius and 22 jumbo frets
- 25.5" scale length with Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut (1.67" width)
- Mother of pearl dot inlays with Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- Two Schecter USA Pasadena pickups (Classic neck/Plus bridge) with push-pull tone control and 3-way switch
- Schecter Nouveau locking tuners and hardtail bridge with string-through design
- Chrome hardware and bolt-on construction
- Right-handed configuration in Caribbean Fade Burst finish
- Includes premium vintage wooden tweed case with plush gray interior
This PT Classic combines USA Custom Shop craftsmanship, session-ready electronics, and refined visual presentation in a guitar engineered for producers and engineers tracking across multiple genres and session demands.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Mustang |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | String-Through Body |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Japan |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Drop Tunings
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The PT Classic is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its fast Custom C neck profile (0.80" at the 1st fret tapering to 0.85" at the 12th) and precise 14" radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets reward refined technique and handle complex lead work, rhythm voicings, and studio precision.
How does the coil-tap work, and why would I use it?
The push-pull tone control enables coil-tapping, letting you switch the dual Pasadena pickups between humbucker and single-coil voicings on the fly. This gives you crisp, articulate single-coil tones for clean passages and warm, full humbucker response for overdrive—all without plugging in a different guitar during a session or gig.
Will this guitar stay in tune during gigs?
Yes. The Schecter Nouveau locking tuners, hardtail bridge with string-through design, and Graph Tech Black TUSQ XL nut all work together to ensure tuning stability. The direct string-through resonance transfer also contributes to sustained, consistent tone across the set.
What genres is this guitar best for?
The PT Classic excels in rock, blues, hard rock, and studio sessions. Its versatile Pasadena pickups and resonant semi-hollow chambered body are less suited for metal and drop tunings, where heavier voicings and lower tuning stability are usually preferred.
What comes with the guitar?
The PT Classic includes a premium vintage wooden tweed case with plush gray interior, providing professional-grade protection and presentation for transport and storage.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $161 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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