Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S guitar in Riviera Blue
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- SKU
- SCHECTER1288
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
The mahogany body and bolt-on maple neck give this Schecter a firm, punchy foundation, while the EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup pushes high-output, aggressive tones with enough articulation to keep fast riffing clear in dense mixes. The ebony fretboard and 25.5" scale add tightness and attack to low-string chugging and rapid alternate picking, and the Sustainiac neck pickup opens up infinite sustain and controllable harmonic feedback through its Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic modes. With the Floyd Rose Special tremolo on hand for dives and vibrato, it lands squarely in modern metal, hard rock, and technical lead playing.
Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S Electric Guitar in Riviera Blue
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S delivers a fast, comfortable neck paired with a lightweight, ergonomically designed body that supports extended tracking and overdub sessions without fatigue. The thin 'C' maple neck and ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets enable precise technical articulation and clean, controlled performance capture, while the Floyd Rose Special tremolo system provides expressive pitch manipulation and reliable tuning stability across multiple takes. Built for high-output recording applications, this instrument produces aggressive, articulate tones engineered to cut through dense mixes with commanding presence in your final mix.
Recording Playability & Hardware
The 25.5" scale with a 14" fretboard radius and 24 X-Jumbo frets supports clean alternate picking and sweep techniques with minimal string noise—critical for layering tracks in the studio. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo (a Schecter exclusive) maintains tuning stability through dynamic tremolo work while enabling expressive pitch control unavailable on fixed-bridge systems, expanding your sonic palette during recording.
Recording Tone & Electronics
The EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup combine to deliver high-output, articulate tones across a wide frequency range ideal for modern recording contexts. Dual 9-volt battery compartments power the active electronics, while dedicated controls for Sustainiac mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) unlock harmonic textures and extended sustain capabilities that enhance layering and overdub versatility.
Key Features
- Mahogany body with flat top contour
- Bolt-on construction for solid resonance and easy neck access
- Maple neck with thin 'C' profile (0.787" at 1st fret, 0.866" at 12th fret)
- Ebony fretboard with 24 X-Jumbo frets and offset/reverse dot inlays
- 25.5" scale length with 14" radius and 1.625" nut width
- Schecter tuners for reliable tuning stability
- Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' Locking Tremolo with Schecter-exclusive refinements
- EMG Retro Active Hot 70 bridge pickup and Sustainiac neck pickup
- Dual 9-volt battery compartments with clip-in design
- Sustainiac mode switching (Fundamental-Mix-Harmonic) plus volume and pickup selector controls
- Stainless steel hardware appointments
- Riviera Blue finish
This Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S represents a complete recording platform engineered for technical precision, tonal aggression, and extended session work without fatigue.
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 | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. The fast thin-C neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose tremolo system reward technical facility and favor players comfortable with locking tremolos and active electronics.
What styles of music does this guitar excel in?
This guitar is engineered for metal, hard rock, progressive, and shredding. It is not optimized for jazz, folk, or worship styles due to its aggressive high-output tone and tremolo-centric design.
How does the Sustainiac neck pickup work, and what does it add to the tone?
The Sustainiac neck pickup features three switchable modes—Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic—that unlock extended sustain and harmonic textures unavailable on standard pickups. Mode switching is controlled via dedicated onboard controls, allowing you to dial in harmonic effects and sustain characteristics in real time.
Is the Floyd Rose tremolo reliable for gigging and recording?
Yes. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo is a Schecter-exclusive refinement designed to maintain stable tuning through aggressive tremolo use while delivering expressive pitch control. Locking tuners and the locking tremolo system keep the guitar in tune even during extended performance.
What are the electronics specifications and power requirements?
The guitar features EMG active pickups powered by dual 9-volt battery compartments with a clip-in design for easy access and replacement. Controls include Sustainiac mode switching, volume, and a pickup selector to blend bridge and neck pickups.
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