Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder FR S guitar in Riviera Blue
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- Blue
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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
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Drop Tunings |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-output, articulate, aggressive, sustain-rich, harmonic textures |
| Less specialized for | Blues, Jazz, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar designed for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder FR-S is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its thin 'C' neck profile, 24 X-Jumbo frets, and Floyd Rose Special tremolo reward technical precision and fast playing techniques; newer players may find the Floyd Rose maintenance and Sustainiac complexity less forgiving than beginner-friendly alternatives.
How does the Sustainiac pickup mode work, and what does it add?
The Sustainiac neck pickup offers three switchable modes—Fundamental, Mix, and Harmonic—that extend sustain and unlock harmonic textures beyond standard passive pickups. Powered by dual 9-volt batteries, it enables controlled feedback and overtone manipulation for experimental and lead textures in studio and live settings.
Is the Floyd Rose tremolo stable for aggressive play and drop tunings?
Yes. The Floyd Rose Special 'Hot Rod' locking tremolo is specifically refined by Schecter for rock-solid tuning stability through aggressive tremolo use while maintaining expressive pitch control. The locking nut and fine-tuners support extreme drop tunings without significant drift during performance.
What genres and playing styles is this guitar best suited for?
The Sun Valley Super Shredder excels in metal, hard rock, progressive, and technical genres where high-output tone, fast articulation, and aggressive sustain are priorities. It is not recommended for blues, jazz, or folk styles, where its aggressive voicing and active electronics would be underutilized.
What is included with the guitar, and what are the key specs?
The guitar ships fully assembled with a 25.5" scale length, 14" fretboard radius, 24 X-Jumbo frets, mahogany body, maple neck with thin 'C' profile, ebony fretboard, and stainless steel hardware. It features EMG Retro Active Hot 70 and Sustainiac pickups, dual 9-volt battery compartments, and a 1.625" nut width. A case or gigbag is not included and must be ordered separately.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $73 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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