For tracking sessions, the Ultra series offers a different palette from the usual offsets. Schecter USA pickups sit at the core of the Ultra and Ultra-III guitars and the Ultra Bass, giving producers and engineers a consistent starting point for parts that need to cut through or sit back in a mix.

Having both guitars and a bass in one family is handy for home-studio owners who want matching character across a whole arrangement. The signature models add more options: Dan Donegan's Ultra, the Riggs Ultra and Simon Gallup's Spitfire bass each suit the styles their namesakes are known for, which is useful when a session calls for a particular attitude.

The lineup runs from around $799 to $1,999, so a studio can add one instrument or build out a small set of guitars and basses. Studio Gears offers the series to anyone who wants distinctive sources to record, with finishes from Pelham Blue to Satin Black adding some visual flair to the room.