Schecter Synyster Custom-S guitar in Gloss Black with Gold Pinstripes
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1742
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set-neck construction give this guitar a thick, resonant low-mid foundation, while the 25.5" scale and ebony fretboard keep note attack tight and articulate under high gain. The Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature humbucker in the bridge is voiced for aggressive metal and hard rock crunch with clear pick definition in fast riffing, and the neck-position Sustainiac opens up infinite sustain, singing lead notes and controlled feedback via its Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic modes. With 24 X-Jumbo frets, a 16" radius and a Floyd Rose 1500 system, it suits shredders and lead players who lean on wide bends, tapping and dive-bomb whammy work.
Schecter Synyster Custom-S Electric Guitar – Gloss Black w/ Gold Stripes
The Synyster Custom-S is engineered for extended studio tracking sessions with its ultra-thin "C" neck profile and lightweight body contours that reduce fatigue during long recording takes. The set-neck construction with Ultra Access grants full fretboard reach for overdubs and layered parts, while the mahogany body with pinstripe top and striking gold hardware create a visually distinctive instrument that captures aggressive tones with precision.
Playability & Recording Comfort
The three-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods maintains structural stability and consistent resonance across punch-in sessions, paired with an ebony fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets that enable precise intonation across the 25.5" scale. A 16" fretboard radius accommodates both lead articulation and controlled rhythm playing, while the glow-in-the-dark side dot markers assist visibility during studio lighting conditions. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut and bridge lock in tuning between takes and enable controlled pitch manipulation for creative effects.
Tone & Electronics
The Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker in the bridge position delivers tight, defined crunch and presence that cuts through dense mixes in high-gain and hard rock productions. The neck-position Sustainiac® pickup with dedicated 3-way mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) and 2-way on-off control expands textural options for layering ambient sustain, feedback, and harmonic overtones, powered by a convenient 9-volt clip-in battery compartment.
Key Features
- Model: Synyster Custom-S (Item #1742) – Right Handed
- Mahogany body with pinstripe top, black 1-ply binding, and gloss black finish with gold stripes
- Set-neck construction with Ultra Access for upper-fret playability
- Mahogany 3-pc neck with carbon fiber reinforcement rods and ultra-thin "C" profile
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and 16" radius
- Gold 'SYN' inlays with Death Bat at 12th fret and glow-in-the-dark side dot markers
- Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut (1.625" width) and bridge for tremolo control and tuning stability
- Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners with gold hardware
- Schecter USA Synyster Gates Signature Humbucker bridge pickup and Sustainiac® neck pickup
- Sustainiac switching: 2-way on-off and 3-way mode control (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- 9-volt clip-in battery compartment for Sustainiac power
- 25.5" scale, manufactured in South Korea
The Synyster Custom-S integrates precision hardware, signature pickup electronics, and ergonomic neck design into a versatile recording platform suited for high-gain production work and studio layering applications.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | HH |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Djent |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Thick articulate crunch, high-gain focused, ambient sustain textures, dynamic feedback capability |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level do I need to play this guitar?
The Synyster Custom-S is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its ultra-thin C-profile neck and ergonomic body contours reward technical playing, making it ideal if you're comfortable with fast lead work and high-fret access, though its playability makes it accessible to intermediate players stepping into metal and progressive styles.
What genres is this guitar best suited for?
This guitar excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent styles thanks to its thick articulate bridge humbucker and dynamic Sustainiac neck pickup. It is not optimized for jazz, blues, or folk playing.
How does the Sustainiac pickup work, and what do those switching modes do?
The Sustainiac neck pickup powers ambient sustain and feedback textures using a 9-volt battery in a convenient clip-in compartment. Its 3-way mode switch selects Fundamental (pure sustain), Mix (sustain blended with the original signal), or Harmonic (pitched feedback), plus a separate on-off control to engage or bypass the effect entirely.
Will this guitar stay in tune during aggressive tremolo use?
Yes. The Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut and bridge are engineered for tuning stability and full dive-bomb capability, supported by the carbon-reinforced three-piece mahogany neck that resists warping under tension and dynamic playing.
What are the key specs and hardware details?
The Synyster Custom-S features a 25.5" scale, set-neck construction, ultra-thin C-profile three-piece mahogany neck with carbon fiber rods, ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets, 16" fretboard radius, Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners, and is manufactured in South Korea. It includes glow-in-the-dark side dots and Death Bat inlay at the 12th fret.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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