Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst Open Box
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- SCHECTER7157-U
- Color
- Blue
. Description
Sound & Tone
The alder body with burl maple top and 25.5" bolt-on roasted maple neck give this Sunset Custom-II a snappy, articulate attack with clear note separation, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard and stainless frets add a tight, focused top end. The Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker supplies thick, sustaining tones for rock and metal rhythm and lead work, and the Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions cover glassy cleans and bluesy in-between quack through the 5-way switch. Pulling the push-pull tone control splits the humbucker for a leaner single-coil voice, making the guitar workable for blues and jazz phrasing as well as higher-gain playing.
Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst Open Box
The Sunset Custom-II is a versatile workhorse for recording and production. Its roasted maple Custom 'C' neck and Macassar ebony fingerboard offer excellent ergonomics during long tracking sessions, whether laying down intricate lead passes or stacked rhythm guitars. The lightweight alder body paired with a burl maple top delivers focused articulation and sustain that translates clearly through audio interfaces and mixing chains, while the Ocean Blue Burst Satin finish looks striking in documentation photos. This USA-made instrument balances premium construction with flexible HSS electronics designed for studio professionals seeking tonal range across rock, blues, jazz, and metal productions.
Playability & Build Quality
The roasted maple neck with Custom 'C' shape and Macassar ebony fretboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface across 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel Frets. A 14" fretboard radius ensures consistent action and precision during recording takes, while the 2-way adjustable truss rod allows for quick setup adjustments between sessions. The Graph Tech Black Tusq nut (1.67" width) enhances sustain and tuning stability—critical for maintaining pitch integrity across multiple takes and overdubs—and Schecter Hipshot staggered locking tuners deliver fast, reliable string changes with excellent retention between recording blocks.
Tone & Electronics for Recording
The HSS pickup configuration pairs a Schecter USA Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker with Schecter USA Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions, delivering everything from thick, controlled high-gain tones for rhythm guitar work to articulate cleans that sit well in dense mixes. A master tone control with push-pull coil split unlocks additional single-coil character without reaching for another instrument, while the 5-way blade switch provides seamless access across all pickup combinations—enabling rapid tone shaping during overdub sessions and maximizing your recording palette across multiple genres.
Key Features
- Body: Alder with burl maple top, Ocean Blue Burst Satin finish
- Neck: Roasted maple, Custom 'C' shape, 25.5" scale
- Neck thickness: 0.825" (1st fret) to 0.865" (12th fret)
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony with 14" radius
- Frets: 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel
- Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq, 1.67" width
- Bridge: Gotoh 510 with chrome hardware
- Tuners: Schecter Hipshot staggered locking
- Pickups: Pasadena Plus (bridge), Darkside (middle/neck)
- Controls: Master volume, master tone with push-pull coil split, 5-way blade switch
- Construction: Bolt-on
- Includes: Custom hard case and Ernie Ball Regular Slinky strings
The Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II combines premium USA craftsmanship, versatile HSS electronics, and exceptional playability—a professional-grade instrument ready for tracking, mixing reference work, or any studio session.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | United States |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $420 under the new unit ($3,499) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? Schecter USA Sunset Custom-II HSS Guitar Ocean Blue Burst is in the catalog at $3,499.
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Pickups | HSS |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Made In | United States |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Rock, Blues, Metal, Jazz |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Thick high-gain tones, articulate cleans, versatile pickup blending, sustained resonance, balanced midrange |
| Less specialized for | Folk, Country (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open box mean for this guitar?
Open box means this unit was unboxed, inspected, and fully set up by our technicians; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in original packaging with all factory accessories. It is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any issue on arrival.
What pickup configuration does the Sunset Custom-II have, and can I blend single-coil and humbucker tones?
The guitar features an HSS setup: a Schecter USA Pasadena Plus bridge humbucker and Schecter USA Darkside single coils in the middle and neck positions. A master tone control with push-pull coil split unlocks additional single-coil character, and the 5-way blade switch gives you seamless access to all pickup combinations.
Is the neck comfortable for long playing sessions, and what's the fretboard material?
Yes—the roasted maple Custom 'C' neck shape and Macassar ebony fingerboard with a 14 inch radius provide a smooth, responsive playing surface designed for extended sessions. Neck thickness tapers from 0.825 inches at the first fret to 0.865 inches at the 12th fret, and the 22 Jescar Premium German Stainless Steel frets ensure precision and durability.
How does this compare to the Schecter C-1 Classic or Fender American Professional Stratocaster?
The Sunset Custom-II combines the versatile HSS electronics and single-coil character of a Strat with the refined neck and construction standards of Schecter's USA line. Unlike the C-1 Classic's traditional dual-humbucker setup, the Sunset Custom-II's coil-split HSS design covers articulate cleans and high-gain tones without requiring a second instrument.
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 $216 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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