Schecter PT Special guitar in Satin Candy Apple Red
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Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
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- SKU
- SCHECTER664
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
Swamp ash with a hard maple neck and fretboard on a 25.5" scale gives this PT a bright, snappy backbone, and the Diamond VT-1 bridge pickup through the vintage ashtray bridge with brass saddles delivers the cutting twang and articulate attack you'd expect from a T-style. The Diamond V-90 in the neck position fattens things up with a warmer, rounder voice for blues leads and indie chord work, while the series-parallel push-pull adds a thicker, humbucker-leaning option to the 3-way switching. That spread covers aggressive rock and punk rhythm playing as readily as cleaner fingerstyle passages, without needing a pedalboard to change character.
Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
The Schecter PT Special delivers the responsive playability and ergonomic design needed for long recording sessions and overdub work. The offset body balances comfortably whether you're tracking sitting down or standing, and the satin finish provides a smooth, tactile feel that reduces fatigue during extended takes. This is a genuinely versatile instrument that records with clarity across aggressive rock and punk, smooth blues, and indie rock productions.
Playability & Recording Response
A Hard Maple neck with vintage "C" profile and Hard Maple fretboard provide the responsiveness and consistency needed for precise tracking across the 22 Jumbo frets laid out on a 25.5" scale. The Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut and 12" fretboard radius ensure smooth string action and reliable intonation stability—critical for punch-in sessions and layered arrangements—while the bolt-on construction keeps the instrument light and balanced for comfortable positioning in the tracking booth.
Tone & Electronics in the Mix
The dual-pickup configuration pairs a Schecter Diamond VT-1 bridge pickup with a Schecter Diamond V-90 neck pickup, controlled via Volume and Tone controls with Series-Parallel push-pull switching and a 3-way selector. This architecture captures punchy, articulate tracking tones in series mode while the parallel switch adds warmth and sustain for layered parts. The Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles and Grover Vintage Deluxe tuners deliver the tonal clarity and intonation stability that sit well in dense mixes across multiple genres.
Key Features
- Body Material: Swamp Ash with Ivory 1-ply binding
- Neck Material: Hard Maple with vintage "C" profile
- Fretboard: Hard Maple with black dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Frets: 22 Jumbo
- Fretboard Radius: 12" (305mm)
- Bridge Pickup: Schecter Diamond VT-1
- Neck Pickup: Schecter Diamond V-90
- Controls: Volume/Tone with Series-Parallel Push-Pull and 3-Way Switch
- Bridge: Vintage Ashtray with staggered brass saddles
- Tuners: Grover Vintage Deluxe
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq (1.643" width)
The PT Special captures both meticulous fingerstyle textures and hard-hitting rhythm tracking, making it a reliable studio workhorse for producers and engineers developing layered arrangements and tonal depth.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Mustang |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Maple |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | Indonesia |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Punk
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What genres does the PT Special work best in?
The PT Special excels in rock, punk, blues, and indie rock. Its punchy, articulate pickups and warm sustain are designed for those styles; it is not optimized for metal or djent applications.
How does the series-parallel push-pull switching affect tone?
The series-parallel push-pull switch expands your tonal range by altering how the dual Schecter Diamond pickups interact, giving you more versatility within the punchy, warm character of the instrument.
What is the neck feel and playability like?
The hard maple neck features a vintage C profile and 12" fretboard radius across 22 jumbo frets on a 25.5" scale, delivering fast, responsive playability. The Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut ensures smooth string action and reliable intonation.
Is this guitar comfortable for long sessions?
Yes. The offset body design is ergonomically balanced for both sitting and standing play, the satin finish reduces hand fatigue, and the bolt-on neck construction keeps the overall weight light for all-day comfort.
How does it compare to similar offset guitars?
The PT Special sits between budget offset designs and higher-end Schecter models like the Hellraiser PT, offering the ergonomic balance of an offset body with genuine vintage character and series-parallel switching that rivals Fender and Squier offset options at a mid-tier price.
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 $56 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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