Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S Electric Guitar Birch Green
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1289
- Color
- Green
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck with ebony fretboard give this Sun Valley a firm low end with a bright, articulate attack, and the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 in the bridge pushes that into thick, high-output territory with plenty of compression for tight rhythm riffing and cutting lead tones. The 25.5" scale keeps string tension taut and note definition clear under high gain, while the Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' tremolo opens the door to dive bombs, flutters and controlled pitch bends. With the Sustainiac neck pickup and its Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic modes on tap for endless sustain and singing feedback, it lands squarely in hard rock, metal and shred territory, particularly for players who lean on soaring sustained leads.
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
- 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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Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Blues
- – Folk
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the neck feel like, and who is this guitar built for?
The Thin 'C' profile measures 0.787" at the 1st fret and 0.866" at the 12th fret, designed to reduce hand fatigue and maximize speed for shredding and technical play. The 24 X-Jumbo frets and 14" radius fretboard accommodate aggressive bending and fast passages, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced players in metal, hard rock, progressive, and djent genres.
How does the Sustainiac pickup work, and what can it do?
The Sustainiac OEM SYN neck pickup uses a 3-way mode switch to toggle between Fundamental (pure sustain), Mix (sustain blended with string resonance), and Harmonic (infinite harmonic feedback). A separate 2-way on-off switch lets you engage or disengage it instantly during play, and it runs on a dual 9-volt clip-in battery system shared with the EMG bridge pickup.
What tremolo does it use, and how stable is it?
The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo is a Schecter exclusive that provides stable tuning and expressive pitch control for aggressive playing styles. The locking nut and locking bridge mechanism hold pitch even under heavy whammy bar abuse typical of metal and shred techniques.
What pickups are in the bridge and neck?
The bridge features an EMG Retro Active Hot 70 for high output and aggressive sustain with tight attack, while the neck houses a Sustainiac OEM SYN pickup dedicated to harmonic feedback and infinite sustain control. Each has its own volume control, letting you dial in independent levels and switch between them with the 3-way pickup selector.
What's included in the build, and what are the specs?
The guitar features a mahogany body with bolt-on construction, maple Thin 'C' neck, ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays, 25.5" scale, 1.625" nut width, and professional-grade hardware including Floyd Rose Special nut and Schecter tuners. A 2-way adjustable truss rod with heel access allows straightforward neck relief adjustments.
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