Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS Guitar Charcoal Aged
Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS Guitar Charcoal Aged Nitro
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- SKU
- 23-12030
- Color
- Others
Description
Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS Guitar – Charcoal Aged Nitro
The Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS is engineered to track cleanly across a wide range of session applications. The slim, fast Custom 'C' neck profile paired with roasted maple construction delivers stability and tonal clarity essential for recording environments. The aged nitrocellulose finish in Charcoal provides vintage character without sacrificing durability, while the bolt-on alder body contributes the bright, snappy punch and sustain that sits naturally in dense mixes. This instrument is purpose-built for producers and engineers working across genres who need both classic tonality and modern playability in the studio.
Playability & Build
The neck measures .825" at the first fret and .865" at the 12th fret, offering a slim yet supportive profile that supports extended takes and tracking sessions without fatigue. Premium Jescar German Stainless Steel frets maintain intonation consistency across multiple passes and ensure a reliably smooth playing surface for clean recordings, while the 12" fretboard radius on rosewood accommodates both chordal work and articulate single-note lines with precise tracking. Gotoh Vintage Locking tuners and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut eliminate tuning drift between overdubs and keep all registers locked in across the frequency spectrum.
Tone & Recording Versatility
The HSS pickup configuration offers flexible voicing for layering and session work, pairing a high-output Schecter USA Pasadena Plus™ in the bridge position with two Schecter USA Darkside pickups in the middle and neck. This setup delivers thick, defined rhythm tones that anchor a mix while providing warm, articulate lead voices for textural layering. The master volume with pull-to-expand and master tone with pull-to-split controls, combined with a 5-way blade switch, enable dynamic tonal shaping without re-recording, while the Gotoh 510T-FE1 bridge maintains precise intonation across multiple takes.
Key Features
- Body Material: Alder with bolt-on construction
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple with Custom 'C' profile
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 12" radius and .25" vintage dot inlays
- Scale: 25.5" with 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel Frets
- Nut: Graph Tech XL Black Tusq, 1.67" width
- Pickups: Schecter USA Pasadena Plus™ (bridge), Schecter USA Darkside (middle and neck)
- Controls: Master Volume (Pull to Expand), Master Tone (Pull to Split), 5-Way Blade Switch
- Hardware: Gotoh Vintage Locking Tuners, Gotoh 510T-FE1 Bridge, Aged Chrome finish
- Finish: Charcoal aged nitrocellulose
- Includes: Vintage Tweed Wooden Case and Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings
- Right-handed orientation with 2-Way Heel Adjust Spoke Wheel truss rod
- 2mm side dot markers for low-light visibility
This USA Custom Shop instrument delivers professional-grade construction and premium components designed for studio tracking and production work. The combination of vintage character and contemporary performance standards makes it a reliable choice for recording sessions requiring both tonal authenticity and session versatility.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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At a Glance
The Schecter USA Custom Shop Traditional Wembley HSS delivers professional-grade tonal versatility for studio tracking and overdubs, with a high-output Pasadena Plus bridge pickup paired with warm Darkside neck and middle pickups that sit clearly in mixes across rock, blues, and progressive recordings. The master volume pull-to-expand and master tone pull-to-split controls, combined with the 5-way blade switch, provide extensive mid-session tone-shaping without breaking workflow, while the bright alder body and roasted maple construction ensure clarity and sustain that won't disappear in dense arrangements. Built with premium components—German stainless steel frets, Graph Tech Tusq nut, Gotoh locking tuners and bridge—this instrument maintains rock-solid intonation across long session days and multi-track sessions.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Rock
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Blues
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Metal
- – Djent
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What neck profile and dimensions does this guitar have?
The Wembley features Schecter's slim Custom 'C' profile, measuring 0.825 inches at the first fret and 0.865 inches at the 12th fret. The roasted maple construction provides excellent stability, and the 12-inch rosewood fretboard radius with premium Jescar German stainless steel frets supports both speed and precise intonation for bending and lead work.
What pickup configuration does this HSS guitar have, and what tones should I expect?
The HSS setup pairs a high-output Schecter USA Pasadena Plus in the bridge with two Schecter USA Darkside pickups in the middle and neck positions. This configuration delivers bright, snappy rhythm tones and powerful high-output rhythm work from the bridge, while the neck and middle pickups provide warm, articulate lead tones with excellent clarity and sustain.
What hardware and tuning stability features are included?
The guitar ships with Gotoh Vintage Locking tuners, a Gotoh 510T-FE1 bridge for precise intonation, and a Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut (1.67 inches wide) that ensures tuning stability and tonal clarity across all registers. All hardware features aged chrome finishing to match the vintage aesthetic.
How do the control options shape tone on this guitar?
The Wembley includes a master volume with pull-to-expand function, a master tone with pull-to-split capability, and a 5-way blade switch, offering extensive tonal flexibility for dialing in everything from bright, cutting rhythm tones to warm, sustained lead sounds without a separate switching layout.
What comes in the box and is this guitar suitable for gigging musicians?
The guitar ships with a Vintage Tweed wooden case and a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings. As a USA Custom Shop instrument with premium German stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and a stable roasted maple neck, it is built for professional and advanced players who need road-ready reliability for live and studio work.
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