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
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the Sustainiac pickup and how do I use it?
The Sustainiac neck pickup is an active pickup with a 9-volt clip-in battery that generates sustained tones and feedback textures. It has a 2-way on-off switch and a 3-way mode selector (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) to dial in different sustain characters, making it perfect for ambient passages and harmonic control in metal and progressive music.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes—this is a signature model designed specifically for metal and hard rock, with a thick-crunch bridge humbucker, aggressive attack characteristics, and sustained feedback capability. The fast, ultra-thin neck and Floyd Rose tremolo system support both rapid lead work and dynamics essential to the genre.
How does the neck feel and what fretwork does it have?
The neck features an ultra-thin C profile and feather-light body contours designed for extended playing comfort, with 24 X-Jumbo frets on an ebony fretboard and a 16-inch radius that accommodates both lead bends and rhythm work. The three-piece mahogany neck includes carbon fiber reinforcement rods to resist warping while maintaining resonance.
What tuning stability can I expect with the Floyd Rose bridge?
The Floyd Rose 1500 Series nut and bridge provide rock-solid tuning stability and full dive-bomb capability, backed by Grover Rotomatic 18:1 tuners with gold hardware for reliable performance on stage or in the studio.
What are the key specs and what does it come with?
The Synyster Custom-S ships as a complete, right-handed instrument with a mahogany body, set-neck construction, ebony fretboard, 24 X-Jumbo frets, 25.5-inch scale, Floyd Rose 1500 bridge, dual Schecter pickups with Sustainiac switching, and a 9-volt battery compartment. Manufactured in South Korea.
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