Schecter PT Special Guitar Candy Apple Red Satin
Description
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 |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The Schecter PT Special is an offset-body guitar that captures vintage warmth and articulate midrange character, ideal for tracking rock, blues, indie, and punk recordings without breaking the budget. The swamp ash body and hard maple neck deliver responsive sustain and smooth high-end roll-off that sits naturally in a mix, while the Series-Parallel push-pull switching on the dual Diamond pickups gives you tonal flexibility to reshape your tone between tracking sessions. Fast 22 jumbo frets and a 12-inch radius make it comfortable for extended studio days, and the bolt-on construction keeps it light and balanced for long recording takes.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Punk
- ✓ Indie
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Jazz
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced
Frequently Asked Questions
What pickup switching options does the PT Special have?
The guitar features a 3-way selector switch and a Series-Parallel push-pull on the volume control, letting you blend the bridge Schecter Diamond VT-1 and neck Diamond V-90 pickups in different configurations for expanded tonal range.
Is this guitar suitable for metal or jazz?
The PT Special is voiced for rock, blues, punk, and indie—its warm sustain and smooth high-end roll-off are better suited to those genres than to metal or jazz applications.
What is the neck profile and fretboard radius?
The neck features a vintage C-profile shape with a 12-inch fretboard radius, laid out with 22 jumbo frets on a 25.5-inch scale for fast, responsive playability.
What hardware and hardware materials are used?
The guitar includes Grover Vintage Deluxe tuners, a Graph Tech XL Ivory Tusq nut, a Vintage Ashtray bridge with staggered brass saddles, and an offset body made of swamp ash with ivory 1-ply binding.
How does the satin finish affect playability?
The satin finish feels smooth under your hands and reduces fatigue during extended playing sessions, while the bolt-on construction keeps the overall instrument light and balanced whether sitting or standing.
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