Schecter PT SLS Elite Electric Guitar Antique Fade Burst
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- SCHECTER1340
Description
Schecter PT SLS Elite Electric Guitar Antique Fade Burst
The PT SLS Elite is engineered for studio tracking and session work with an ultra-thin 'C' neck profile and neck-through construction with ultra access, enabling smooth movement across the full fretboard during extended recording takes. The flamed maple top with Antique Fade Burst finish pairs visual clarity with a swamp ash body that delivers balanced resonance and natural sustain—ideal for capturing articulate, focused tones in the mix. This instrument excels across multiple genres and production contexts.
Playability & Studio Comfort
The neck features a Maple/Walnut/Padauk multi-ply construction with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, ensuring rock-solid stability and eliminating neck dive during long sessions. A 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets supports fast, repeatable fretting technique and consistent intonation across takes, while the Ernie Ball compensated nut at 1.653" width maintains clean attack and accurate string spacing for precise recording.
Tone & Recording Versatility
Twin Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers—ceramic magnet in the bridge and Alnico in the neck—deliver exceptional clarity and frequency separation, cutting through dense mixes with definition. Both pickups feature push-pull coil-split controls on volume and tone, providing single-coil textures and expanded sonic range across sessions without changing guitars. The Hipshot Hardtail bridge with string-thru body locks in tuning stability and maximizes sustain for clean, transparent tracking.
Key Features
- Swamp ash body with flamed maple top and ivory 1-ply binding
- Neck-through construction with ultra access for fretboard access
- Maple/Walnut/Padauk multi-ply neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods
- Ultra thin 'C' neck shape (.748" at 1st fret, .787" at 12th fret)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets
- 12"-16" compound radius for ergonomic playability
- Abalone offset/reverse dots with abalone side dot markers
- Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic and Alnico humbuckers with push-pull coil-split controls
- Hipshot Hardtail bridge with string-thru body design
- Schecter locking tuners and 2-way truss rod with heel access
- 25.5" scale length, right-handed configuration
- Black hardware with metal knurled control knobs
The PT SLS Elite combines meticulous construction, premium components, and thoughtful ergonomic design to deliver a guitar equally at home in the studio or on stage.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The PT SLS Elite excels as a studio workhorse for producers and engineers tracking rock, metal, and progressive material who need both precision and sonic versatility in one instrument. The dual-voiced Fishman Fluence pickups—ceramic bridge for aggressive definition, Alnico neck for warmth—combined with coil-split access lets you dial clean single-coil textures or full humbucking punch without patch changes, while the neck-through body and carbon-reinforced maple neck deliver the stability and sustain critical to layered recording sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Traditional Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and fret size does this guitar have?
The PT SLS Elite features an ultra-thin C-neck profile (.748" at the 1st fret, .787" at the 12th fret) with 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on an ebony fretboard. A 12"-16" compound radius balances fast lead work near the headstock with comfortable chord playability at the body end.
Can I get single-coil tones from these pickups?
Yes. Both the bridge and neck Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers feature push-pull coil-split controls on the volume and tone pots, unlocking single-coil voicings and expanding your palette across genres without needing multiple guitars.
Is this guitar suitable for jazz or acoustic-style playing?
This guitar is engineered for rock, metal, progressive, and studio work—not traditional jazz or acoustic folk. Its high-output humbuckers, thick tone, and lead-focused ergonomics are optimized for electric styles that reward sustain and clarity.
What hardware and bridge does it use?
The guitar features a Hipshot Hardtail bridge with string-thru body design for maximum sustain and tuning stability, paired with Schecter locking tuners and black hardware with metal knurled control knobs.
What is the body wood and finish?
The body is swamp ash with a flamed maple top in Antique Fade Burst finish, accented by ivory 1-ply binding and abalone offset/reverse dots on the fretboard for visual appeal and classic style.
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