Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar Birch Green
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1289
- Color
- Green
Description
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar — Birch Green
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is engineered for session versatility and high-gain tracking with its slim Thin 'C' neck profile and 24 X-Jumbo frets across a 14" radius fretboard. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo — a Schecter exclusive — maintains pitch stability for layered overdubs and expressive effects work. Built with a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, and professional-grade hardware, this guitar delivers both articulate tracking and tonal character for modern production.
Recording Playability & Neck Design
The neck geometry captures fast, articulate note definition essential for dense guitar arrangements: measuring .787" at the 1st fret and .866" at the 12th fret, the Thin 'C' profile minimizes finger tension during multi-take sessions. The 25.5" scale and 1.625" nut width provide consistent note spacing and standard reach across voicings, while offset/reverse dot inlays offer precise visual reference. A 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access enables quick setup tweaks between recording passes.
Tone Shaping & Active Electronics
Dual independent control circuits power an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and a Sustainiac neck pickup, each with dedicated volume controls for mix-ready signal management. The 3-way Sustainiac mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) unlocks infinite sustain and harmonic feedback for textural layers and ambient passages, while the 2-way on-off switch lets you toggle the effect on demand during tracking. A double 9-volt clip-in battery compartment provides consistent headroom and responsiveness for both pickup systems throughout long sessions.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with flat top contour, bolt-on construction
- Neck: Maple in Thin 'C' profile (.787" @ 1st fret, .866" @ 12th fret)
- Fretboard: Ebony with 24 X-Jumbo frets, 14" radius, offset/reverse dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5" with 1.625" nut width
- Bridge Pickup: EMG Retro Active Hot 70
- Neck Pickup: Sustainiac OEM SYN with 3-way mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic)
- Controls: Volume/Volume/3-Way Pickup Switch/2-Way On-Off Sustainiac Switch/3-Way Sustainiac Mode Switch
- Tremolo: Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo (Schecter exclusive)
- Hardware: Floyd Rose Special nut, Schecter tuners, black finish
- Electronics: Double 9-volt clip-in battery compartment
- Right-handed orientation, 7.3–7.8 lbs weight
- Manufactured in Indonesia
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S combines precision tracking hardware, articulate active pickup technology, and expressive Sustainiac circuitry in a lightweight platform built for studio production and layered arrangements.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S is a versatile recording platform for producers and engineers working in metal, djent, and progressive styles, thanks to its high-output EMG bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck system that captures both punchy articulate attack and infinite sustain for layered harmonic textures. The 3-way Sustainiac mode switch (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) and dual independent volume controls give you studio flexibility to dial in thick mids and aggressive character during tracking and mixing. Choose this if you're building out heavy music production tools and want a single instrument capable of aggressive rhythm tones and expressive lead/ambient textures in the box.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Country
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sustainiac neck pickup and what does it do?
The Sustainiac neck pickup is an active harmonic feedback system with three switchable modes—Fundamental (natural sustain), Mix (blend of both), and Harmonic (infinite feedback). A dedicated 2-way on-off switch lets you toggle the effect instantly during play, and dual 9-volt batteries power both the bridge and neck systems.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and drop tunings?
Yes. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo provides tuning stability for aggressive bending and palm-muting, while the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup delivers high output and thick mids ideal for metal and djent. The 25.5" scale and mahogany body support lower tunings.
What neck profile does it have and how does it feel?
The Thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the first fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, engineered for speed and reduced hand fatigue. The 14" radius fretboard and 24 X-Jumbo frets promote fast legato play and are popular with shredders and progressive players.
What pickups and controls are included?
Bridge pickup is an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 for aggressive output; neck pickup is a Sustainiac OEM SYN with 3-way mode switching. You get independent volume controls for each pickup, a 3-way toggle for pickup selection, and a 2-way switch to turn the Sustainiac on or off.
What genres is this guitar not well-suited for?
The high-output active electronics, thick midrange tone, and Sustainiac feedback system are optimized for metal, hard rock, and progressive styles. It is not designed for jazz, country, or folk contexts where a more balanced, vintage-voiced tone is typical.
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