Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme guitar in Scarlet Burst
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- SKU
- SCHECTER2573
- Color
- Red
. Description
Sound & Tone
The 27" scale and hardtail bridge keep the low seventh string tight and articulate, while the nyatoh body with flamed maple top and ebony fretboard lean toward a focused midrange with clear attack and defined note separation. The Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge and Pasadena neck pickups, wired through a 5-way toggle, cover aggressive rhythm chugs and cutting lead tones at the bridge along with rounder, warmer neck voicings for cleaner passages. It suits modern metal, progressive and djent-oriented playing, though the switching range and stainless frets make it workable for fusion and hard rock soloing in standard tunings as well.
Schecter Sunset-7 Extreme Electric Guitar in Scarlet Burst
The Sunset-7 Extreme delivers exceptional tracking clarity and session comfort with its ultra-thin "C" neck profile and extended 27" scale, making seven-string layering, melodic work, and rhythmic textures feel natural across extended recording sessions. The Scarlet Burst finish showcases a stunning flamed maple top that photographs beautifully, while the instrument's balanced weight and responsive construction yield articulate recordings both direct and amplified through your signal chain.
Playability & Recording Feel
The neck combines 5-piece maple and rosewood construction with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, delivering stability that translates to consistent string-to-string articulation and minimal noise during takes. 24 X-Jumbo stainless steel frets on an ebony fretboard with a 16" radius provide smooth, fast fretting action that captures clean attack definition, while offset metal ring inlays offer visual reference points across the extended scale length for precise intonation and voicing placement.
Tone & Signal Path
The guitar houses Schecter USA Sunset Strip bridge pickup and Schecter USA Pasadena neck pickup, paired with master volume and 5-way toggle switching for expanded tonal palette across extended-range voicings and mix positioning. Schecter locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (48mm width) ensure session-critical tuning stability and clear string-to-string definition that translates through recording chains.
Key Features
- Body Material: Nyatoh with Flamed Maple top
- Neck: 5-piece Maple/Rosewood with Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods
- Neck Shape: Ultra Thin "C" (0.748" at 1st fret / 0.787" at 12th fret)
- Fretboard: Ebony with Offset Metal Ring inlays
- 24 X-Jumbo Stainless Steel frets on 16" radius
- 27" Extended Scale length
- Bridge: Schecter Diamond Hardtail with black hardware
- Pickups: Schecter USA Sunset Strip (bridge) / Schecter USA Pasadena (neck)
- Controls: Master Volume / 5-way Toggle Switch with Metal Knurled knobs
- Graph Tech XL Black Tusq Nut (48mm width)
- Schecter Locking tuners
This Sunset-7 Extreme combines professional-grade hardware, custom USA pickups, and meticulous fretwork into a production seven-string engineered for tracking versatility, extended-range composition, and consistent performance across recording sessions and tuning configurations.
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 | 27" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Hardtail |
| Strings | 7 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Progressive, Djent, Extended Range, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Articulate and defined, versatile across extended range, clear string separation, responsive and punchy, balanced bridge-to-neck blend |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Traditional Jazz, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sunset-7 Extreme suitable for someone stepping into seven-string guitar for the first time?
This model is designed for intermediate to professional players already comfortable with extended-range tunings and techniques. The ultra-thin C-neck and 27-inch scale reward precise technique, making it best suited for players with prior seven-string experience rather than absolute beginners.
What makes the neck stable on a 27-inch extended-scale instrument?
The neck combines 5-piece maple and rosewood construction with carbon fiber reinforcement rods, eliminating the neck dive common on longer scales. This rigid structure maintains tuning stability and straight alignment through extended playing sessions.
How does the pickup configuration handle different playing styles?
The USA-made Sunset Strip bridge pickup delivers responsive, punchy attack for rhythm and lead work, while the Pasadena neck pickup offers articulate clarity for chord work and lead tones. The 5-way toggle lets you blend bridge, neck, and series combinations for versatility across metal, progressive, and djent applications.
What is the neck profile and how thin is it compared to standard guitars?
The ultra-thin C-profile measures 0.748 inches at the 1st fret and 0.787 inches at the 12th fret, providing minimal hand fatigue during extended seven-string soloing and rhythm passages. This slim profile promotes fast fretting action without sacrificing stability thanks to the carbon fiber reinforcement.
Does the Scarlet Burst finish affect tone or durability?
The Scarlet Burst finish on the flamed maple top is purely aesthetic and does not affect tone or durability. The nyatoh body with flamed maple top and professional-grade hardware ensure consistent performance in studio or live settings.
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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