Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin
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- SKU
- SCHECTER658
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and set mahogany neck with a solid maple top give this single-cutaway a warm, thick midrange core with added top-end snap and long sustain, reinforced by the TonePros bridge and tailpiece and the 24.75" scale's relaxed, singing feel. Schecter USA Pasadena and Pasadena Plus humbuckers stay articulate and dynamic under gain, with clear note separation for chords and leads, while push-pull coil tapping thins things out for brighter, more scooped single-coil textures. It suits classic and modern rock, blues-rock leads and heavier riffing, and the ebony fretboard with a 12"-16" compound radius and X-Jumbo frets favors players who bend and move quickly between rhythm and solo work.
Schecter Solo-II Custom Electric Guitar Aged Black Satin
The Solo-II Custom captures articulate, defined tones through a mahogany body with solid maple top and set-neck construction that maximizes sustain and resonance. The thin 'C'-shaped mahogany neck and precisely contoured body translate to fast session work and comfortable tracking across multiple takes. Finished in Aged Black Satin with aged crème multi-ply binding, this instrument brings vintage character to both isolation booth recordings and live-session tracking.
Recording Performance & Build Quality
The set-neck construction using mahogany with a solid maple top provides the resonance and sustain that sits well in dense mixes while maintaining structural stability for consistent performance across long recording days. A thin 'C' neck profile combined with 22 X-Jumbo frets and a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard enables quick position transitions for layered recordings and overdubs. The Ernie Ball compensated nut at 1.653" width and Schecter locking tuners maintain rock-solid tuning stability through multiple takes and punch-ins.
Tonal Flexibility & Electronics
The Schecter USA Pasadena and Pasadena Plus humbuckers deliver articulate, dynamic output with excellent note definition and harmonic clarity that translates clearly to tape and digital recording. The electronics layout—Volume/Volume/Tone with push-pull coil tapping and a 3-way switch—provides access to single-coil textures from the humbuckers, expanding tonal range for varied song interpretations within a single session. The TonePros T3BT TOM bridge and T1Z tailpiece with gold hardware contribute to resonance and sustain that supports professional recording applications.
Key Features
- Single-cutaway mahogany body with solid maple top, Aged Black Satin finish
- Set-in mahogany neck, thin 'C' shape with aged crème multi-ply binding
- Ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays; 24.75" scale length
- 22 X-Jumbo frets with 12"-16" compound radius
- Neck dimensions: 0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret
- Ernie Ball compensated nut, 1.653" nut width
- Schecter locking tuners with gold hardware throughout
- TonePros T3BT TOM bridge and T1Z tailpiece
- Schecter USA Pasadena (neck) and Pasadena Plus (bridge) humbuckers
- Electronics: Volume/Volume/Tone (push-pull coil tapping)/3-way switch configuration
- Grip Tip speed knobs; 2-way adjustable truss rod
The Solo-II Custom combines thoughtful construction with flexible electronics to deliver a reliable instrument capable of navigating multiple tonal territories without compromise.
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 | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Studio Sessions
- ✓ Gigging
Not the best pick for
- – Punk
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the push-pull coil tapping do?
The push-pull volume controls activate coil tapping on each humbucker, letting you access single-coil textures and tones from the same pickups. This expands your tonal range within one guitar without sacrificing the core character of the USA Pasadena humbuckers.
Is the neck comfortable for extended play?
Yes. The thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, paired with 22 X-Jumbo frets and a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard, making position changes quick and fretting comfortable across the entire neck.
What scale length does it have?
The Solo-II Custom has a 24.75" scale length, which is the standard for single-cutaway designs and provides excellent sustain and tuning stability.
How does it compare to a Gibson Les Paul Standard?
Both are single-cutaway sets with mahogany necks and excellent sustain, but the Solo-II Custom offers a thinner 'C' neck profile for faster playability, a 12"-16" compound radius for easier string bending, and coil-tapping versatility that a traditional Les Paul doesn't provide. The USA Pasadena pickups are articulate and dynamic without the thick midrange of a typical PAF-style pickup.
What hardware comes with it?
The guitar features Schecter locking tuners, an Ernie Ball compensated nut at 1.653" width, and a TonePros T3BT TOM bridge with T1Z tailpiece—all in gold hardware for reliability and resonance.
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