Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Black Limba guitar in Nat
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1269-B0146
- Color
- Natural
. Description
Sound & Tone
The black limba body and wenge neck with ebony fretboard give this hardtail a resonant, articulate voice with strong sustain and a tight low end, while the fixed Hipshot bridge transfers string energy directly for note-to-note clarity under high gain. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup brings punchy highs and cutting mids for lead lines and rhythm chugs, and the Pasadena neck pickup handles smoother solo work, with the 5-way switch opening up thinner in-between voices for cleaner passages. At a 25.5" scale with 24 stainless frets and a compound radius, it's aimed squarely at metal, progressive, and hard rock players who need fast, precise lead playing and technical rhythm work.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Exotic HT Black Limba Guitar in Natural Satin
The Sun Valley Super Shredder Hardtail pairs a thin, fast neck with a resonant black limba body engineered for explosive dynamics and articulate clarity. Built for recording aggressive lead work and technical passages across metal, progressive, and hard rock sessions, this hardtail platform combines professional-grade construction with tuning stability and precise note articulation. High-end components throughout deliver both demanding technique and extended tracking sessions with consistent performance.
Playability & Recording Performance
The thin 'C' neck profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, enabling fast single-note passages and complex fingering patterns without sacrificing comfort during long studio takes. Twenty-four X-Jumbo frets paired with a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard ensure smooth articulation across the entire neck, while luminlay side dot markers provide confident position navigation in the control room or on camera.
Tone & Session Versatility
The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup capture punchy highs and articulate mids with natural sustain inherent to the black limba body, translating directly to tight, defined recording tones. A 5-way pickup selector with volume and tone controls enables tonal shaping across multiple passes without gear swaps, while the Hipshot Ibby HM hardtail bridge locks in tuning stability and transmits every note with precision through tracking sessions.
Key Features
- Body: Black Limba with flat top contour and natural satin finish
- Neck: Wenge with thin 'C' profile
- Scale: 25.5" (648mm)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Fretboard radius: 12"-16" compound radius
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.643" (42mm) width
- Bridge: Hipshot Ibby HM hardtail with black hardware and chrome screws
- Tuners: Schecter locking tuners
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) and Schecter USA Pasadena (neck)
- Controls: Volume, tone, and 5-way pickup lever
- Truss rod: 2-way adjustable with heel access spoke wheel
- Construction: Bolt-on with ultra access
This B-Stock example delivers a fully-spec'd shredder platform with professional-grade construction and electronics engineered for tuning stability, fast playability, and articulate tone across studio and live contexts.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: several light scratches are present on the pickguard. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium Schecter instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Double Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Black Limba |
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Nut Width | 1.643" |
| Neck Wood | Wenge |
| Neck Profile | Thin "C" |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Models | Schecter USA Pasadena™ (neck), Schecter USA Sunset Strip™ (bridge) |
| Bridge | Hipshot |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Extended Range
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the guitar is fully functional and carries manufacturer warranty, but has minor cosmetic imperfections. This specific unit has several light scratches on the pickguard that are purely superficial and have zero impact on playability, tone, or structure.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and progressive music?
Yes. The thin 'C' neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and compound radius ebony fretboard are engineered specifically for aggressive lead work and technical passages in metal, progressive, and hard rock styles. The USA pickups deliver punchy highs and articulate mids built for those genres.
What kind of neck profile does this have?
The thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th, creating a fast playing surface designed for extended shredding sessions without sacrificing comfort. The 24 X-Jumbo frets and 12"-16" compound radius ebony fretboard support smooth lead work across the entire neck.
How does the hardtail bridge affect tuning stability?
The Hipshot Ibby HM hardtail bridge locks in tuning stability and transmits every note with precision, eliminating the friction points of a tremolo system. This design is ideal for heavy playing and frequent string bending without tuning drift.
How does this compare to the Ibanez RG550 or ESP LTD MH-1000?
All three are professional-grade shredders with fast thin necks and hardtail platforms. This Schecter uses a 25.5" scale with USA-made pickups and a black limba body optimized for articulate clarity and explosive dynamics, offering comparable quality and playability in the same class.
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 $78 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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